FREE THINGS TO DO IN NORFOLK

  • 1. Chrysler Museum of Art – The Chrysler Museum of Art is an art museum on the border between downtown and the Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia. The museum was founded in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. In 1971, automotive heir, Walter P. Chrysler Jr., donated most of his extensive collection to the museum.
  • 2. MacArthur Memorial – The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Situated in downtown Norfolk, VA the Memorial consists of a museum, archive and research center, education center, theater, welcome center, and a gift shop. Admission is FREE.
  • 3. The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio – The Perry Glass Studio offers something for everyone, from beginners to professional artists. Experience the excitement of glassmaking for yourself!
  • 4. MacArthur Center – The MacArthur Center shopping mall in Norfolk, VA. hosts shops and restaurants including the area’s premier Dillard’s department store. At our Norfolk shopping center we have shops you won’t find anywhere else in the area like Lush, Pottery Barn, and The Art of Shaving. The mall is off Interstate 264, just west of Norfolk State University.
  • 5. Town Point Park – Premier waterfront entertainment venue and serves as a destination for signature festivals, concerts, cultural and educational events.
  • 6. Pagoda & Oriental Garden – Free-admission garden featuring a pagoda and a fish pond, plus walking paths and photo ops.
  • 7. Armed Forces Memorial – This memorial is a truly moving tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The memorial is located in the newly renovated Town Point Park.
  • 8. Norfolk Premium Outlets – Norfolk Premium Outlets is located in the heart of the Coastal Virginia region, between Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Conveniently located on Interstate 64 at exit 282, Norfolk Premium Outlets offers an exciting selection of name brand stores where customers can enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day. Among the stores Norfolk Premium Outlets features include Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Outlet. Norfolk Premium Outlets is the newest, and only, outlet shopping destination serving the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and the many visitors that travel to this dynamic tourism market.
  • 9. Smartmouth Brewing Company – Since 2012, Smartmouth has helped shape the Hampton Roads craft beer scene with unique styles, quality ingredients and an emphasis on flavor over flash. No gimmicks, no funny business, just an appreciation for well-crafted beer and a desire to share it with others. At the end of the day, we are “beer geeks,” who make beer, think beer, talk beer and drink beer. It’s what we do and it’s what we love. Today, we distribute a variety of beers throughout the state of Virginia, in addition to serving our local community.
  • 10. Waterside – Bustling gathering place featuring casual eateries, bars & live music by the waterfront.

BEST NON-FREE THINGS TO DO IN GALVESTON

  • 1. Norfolk Buffet Dinner Cruise – Celebrate a special occasion, host a group event, or experience a unique date night. Great for parties of all sizes. A Signature Dinner Cruise gives you the chance to dine, dance, and play games in our lounge spaces as well as catch spectacular views of the mighty ships and submarines of the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet from our skyline deck.
  • 2. Norfolk Buffet Brunch Cruise – Whether you’re a local, new to the city, or just visiting, a brunch cruise is the perfect end to your weekend activity. You’ll love our delicious brunch menu and games on our skyline deck.
  • 3. Norfolk’s Combo Tickets – Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin – Experience the best of Norfolk with this Passport to Fun. Enjoy admission to Norfolk’s top attractions, like Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront, the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the US state of Wisconsin, and the Virginia Zoo. Enjoy great discounts at the Norfolk Premium Outlets
  • 4. Skip the Line: Virginia Living Museum Admission Ticket – Enjoy a day of family fun at the Virginia Living Museum during your visit to Williamsburg. Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and see more than 250 species of wildlife native to Virginia, including bald eagles and endangered red wolves. Kid-friendly highlights include discovery centers, interactive hands-on exhibits, and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with life-like dinosaurs, dig pits, and fossils.
  • 5. Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Norfolk by Operation City Quest – To play Operation City Quest in Norfolk , you’ll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app’s leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let’s get competing in Norfolk.
  • 6. Electric Bike Rental Downtown Norfolk (self guided tour) – Most bike rentals set you off in a new city with no guidance at all for you to explore an unknown city alone. This Downtown Norfolk E-Bike Rental and Self-Guided History Tour provides you with directions to go on a self-guided tour of the downtown area so you can learn about its history and culture.
  • 7. Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise – Join us on our Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise for amazing views of the mighty Atlantic Fleet while cruising along the Elizabeth River. Our lunch cruises are casual yet festive, ideal for the whole family or a nice office escape with friends! Dance along to our DJ entertainment, sip on cocktails from our full-bar selection, listen to our live narration, or enjoy interactive games on our skyline deck. This lunch cruise offers something for everyone! Including a 2-hour cruise along the Elizabeth River, a delicious lunch buffet with freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dessert dishes, spectacular views of the Navy’s mighty Atlantic Fleet with engaging narration, onboard entertainment with DJ music, access to lounge spaces, and interactive games, and unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea.
  • 8. Sip Your Way Through Norfolk – Drink your way through Norfolk with a Norfolk Brew Hop Pass, which will give you access to free drinks at either three or six local breweries (depending on which package you choose). This downloadable pass is valid for 60 days, so you don’t have to try to visit every stop all in one day.
  • 9. Visit Norfolk’s Perk Up Pass – But first, coffee! Join VisitNorfolk as we highlight our local coffee shops throughout the city of Norfolk, VA! You’ll enjoy exclusive access to discounts and rewards with every visit to participating coffee shops! They will perk your coffee while you enjoy the perks!
  • 10. Full-Day Electric Bike Rental in Norfolk – An electric bike rental is the very best way to experience Norfolk Virginia and beyond! The nearby bike trails are safe and breathtakingly beautiful. Visitors always say it’s the most fun and memorable activity of their trip. And locals are surprised to find such an amazing experience right in their own backyard.

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