Guidebook for Norfolk
Drinks & Nightlife
Coelacanth Brewing Company
760 A W 22nd StOne of the number of growing local breweries. This is one of the oldest and largest with indoor and outdoor inside the brewery. Tasting flights, bands, food trucks. Where the older hipsters hang with the younger folks.
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O'Connor Brewing Co.
211 W 24th StOne of the number of growing local breweries. This is one of the oldest and largest with indoor and outdoor inside the brewery. Tasting flights, bands, food trucks. Where the older hipsters hang with the younger folks.
Gershwin's
332 Granby StGreat food and fabulous smoked whiskey, smoked while you watch!
Best beer selection in Norfolk. Order a pizza delivered from the Chelsea Bake House next door! They cooperate!
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The Birch
1231 W Olney RdBest beer selection in Norfolk. Order a pizza delivered from the Chelsea Bake House next door! They cooperate!
Mermaid Winery
330 W 22nd StGreat flights and tastings.
Food Scene
Press 626 Wine Bar
626 W Olney RdTerrific wine selection.
Cafe Stella
1907 Colonial AveWhere the local artists hang.
Green Onion
1603 Colley AveGreat outdoor space. High end. Excellent food and wine.
Zeke's Beans & Bowls
800 Granby StHawaiian cuisine. Tasty with the art set.
Pimento Island Bistro
1902 Colley AveSpecialty sought-after rum drinks. Great vegetarian options.
A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
2200 Colonial AveGreat raw bar. Local catch. Folksy atmosphere.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
227 SquareEasy walk. Great produce and meats.
Rite Aid
525 W 21st StWalking distance for essentials.
Arts & Culture
World-class. Hidden gem. Right across from the glass-blowing art center where you can observe or take classes.
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Chrysler Kunstmuseum
1 Memorial PlWorld-class. Hidden gem. Right across from the glass-blowing art center where you can observe or take classes.
Entertainment & Activities
Historic, big screen. It even has red velvet curtains and a balcony.
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Naro Expanded Cinema
1507 Colley AveHistoric, big screen. It even has red velvet curtains and a balcony.
The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
745 Duke StIt's a block away, usually in May and October. A great reason to come to Norfolk!!!!
Stockley Gardens Arts Festival
Stockley GardensIt's a block away, usually in May and October. A great reason to come to Norfolk!!!!
Shopping
MacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveNordstrom, Dillards, all the trendy spots.
Prince Books
109 Main StLocal authors give readings. Coffee shop for snacking while browsing.
Sightseeing
Tour a real battleship, located next to Nauticus, the naval museum.
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrTour a real battleship, located next to Nauticus, the naval museum.
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrMoses Myers House
323 E Freemason StLargest naval base in the world.
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Naval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center
9079 Hampton BlvdLargest naval base in the world.
Go for a sunset cruise in this historic vessel.
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American Rover Sailing Cruises
333 Waterside DrGo for a sunset cruise in this historic vessel.
Right on the Elizabeth River. Watch the boats go by and the drawbridges raised. A themed festival nearly every weekend in the summer.
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Town Point Park
113 Waterside DrRight on the Elizabeth River. Watch the boats go by and the drawbridges raised. A themed festival nearly every weekend in the summer.