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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Ollie #1 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  9.3 km from city centre
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American Rover Sailing Cruises
Ollie #2 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Set Sail with the friendly and experienced crew of this 150 passenger Sailing Schooner. Offering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises under sail on the...... more » Owner description: Set Sail with the friendly and experienced crew of this 150 passenger Sailing Schooner. Offering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises under sail on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax as the captain points out the sights of the historic Norfolk Harbor. Sunset cruises feature live entertainment. This elegant ship with her distinctive red sails is Coast Guard inspected for safety. Comfortable seating is available on the shaded upper deck and in our air-conditioned below deck area with ship store, bar and rest rooms. Popular for families, weddings, field trips, group outings and company parties since 1986. Cruises depart April thru October from Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. 1 ½ Hour Harbor Cruise (Adults $18, Children $10): 11:30 a.m. (Wed-Sat Summer Only) and 3 p.m. (Daily, except Mondays in Spring and Fall) 2 Hour Sunset Cruise ($25 Adults, $15 Children) Call for availability. 6:30pm Spring, 7pm Summer, 6pm Fall. 1 ½ Hour Moonlight Party Cruise ($12 Adults Only). Call for availability. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Ships
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Chrysler Museum of Art
Ollie #3 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Virginia Zoo
Ollie #4 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
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Nauticus National Maritime Center
Ollie #5 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Educational site that allows visitors to learn about sea with interactive exhibits and touch pools.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Cape Henry Lighthouse
Ollie #6 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Take a recommended drive to the oldest government-built lighthouse in America.
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  26.0 km from city centre
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Norfolk Naval Base
Ollie #7 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
The oldest naval port in the United States that offers guided tours.
Attraction type  Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance  10.4 km from city centre
Virginia Symphony
Ollie #8 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, the Virginia Symphony has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads...... more » Owner description: Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, the Virginia Symphony has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads community for more than nine decades. Recent great achievements of the Virginia Symphony under the baton of Music Director JoAnn Falletta include five compact disc recordings for national release, a performance of Peter and the Wolf which was aired on National Public Radio, and groundbreaking performances at the Kennedy Center and New York's Carnegie Hall. Performances are held in various venues: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Harrison Opera House, Norfolk, St Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg « less
Attraction type  Performances
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Moses Myers House
Ollie #9 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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MacArthur Memorial
Ollie #10 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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USS Wisconsin
Ollie #11 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Town Point Park
Ollie #12 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Ollie #13 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  7.7 km from city centre
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Lake Drummond
Ollie #14 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
4 of 5 stars 1 review
The origins of the largest natural lake in Virginia still remain a mystery.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  31.5 km from city centre
Armed Forces Memorial
Ollie #15 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
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Battle of Coops Monument
Ollie #16 of 17 attractions in Norfolk
Many claim that this is the exact spot where the English landed in 1607.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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