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Ghent Is Norfolk's Best Neighborhood

Ghent Is Norfolk's Best Neighborhood Cure Coffeehouse on Colley Avenue. Serious espresso. The crowd is grad students, Navy officers, and young parents with s...

May 28, 2026 · Fiona McBride
tips

Off the Radar: Norfolk Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Norfolk lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After yea...

May 28, 2026 · Fiona McBride
outdoors

First Landing State Park Has a Cypress Swamp at Sea Level

First Landing State Park Has a Cypress Swamp at Sea Level Northern tip of Virginia Beach, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic. Same spot where Jamest...

May 28, 2026 · Fiona McBride
culture

The Chrysler Museum Is Free and That's Barely the Point

The Chrysler Museum Is Free and That's Barely the Point One Memorial Place. Free, always, permanently. Over 30,000 works spanning 5,000 years. The building i...

May 27, 2026 · Fiona McBride
events

Upcoming Events in Norfolk

Here are the top events and happenings in Norfolk, Virginia for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — m...

May 27, 2026 · Fiona McBride
nightlife

The Birch on a Wednesday Night

The Birch on a Wednesday Night 1231 Colley Avenue in Ghent. Candlelit, marble bar, cocktails made with the deliberate craft of bartenders who consider ice sh...

May 27, 2026 · Fiona McBride
daytrip

Colonial Williamsburg Rewards the Curious

Colonial Williamsburg Rewards the Curious 45 minutes from Norfolk. Dismissing it as a theme park is a mistake people make once. 88 original 18th-century buil...

May 26, 2026 · Fiona McBride
dining

Norfolk Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Norfolk, Virginia has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you abs...

May 26, 2026 · Fiona McBride
history

The Battle of the Ironclads Changed Naval Warfare

The Battle of the Ironclads Changed Naval Warfare March 9, 1862. CSS Virginia and USS Monitor fought for four hours in Hampton Roads. When they were done, ev...

May 26, 2026 · Fiona McBride
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Norfolk

Whether you're visiting Norfolk, Virginia for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences...

May 25, 2026 · Fiona McBride
news

Welcome to norfolk.chat

Welcome to norfolk.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Norfolk, Virginia! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or p...

May 24, 2026 · Fiona McBride
nightlife

Granby Street Is Norfolk's Downtown Nightlife Spine

Granby Street Is Norfolk's Downtown Nightlife Spine Granby Street downtown has reinvented itself as a proper nightlife corridor. Hell's Kitchen is the bar-an...

Apr 18, 2026 · Cassius Moreau
adult

Norfolk's Gentleman's Clubs Anchor the Navy Town Tradition

Norfolk's Gentleman's Clubs Anchor the Navy Town Tradition Norfolk has hosted a gentleman's-club scene since the Navy base made the city. The East Ocean View...

Apr 18, 2026 · Ever Channing
news

The Battleship Wisconsin Marks 82 Years With a Full-Day Celebration

The Battleship Wisconsin Marks 82 Years With a Full-Day Celebration Docked permanently at Nauticus on Norfolk's waterfront, the Battleship Wisconsin — one of...

Apr 10, 2026 · Fiona McBride
entertainment

Katt Williams Brings The Golden Age Tour to Scope Arena April 25

Katt Williams Brings The Golden Age Tour to Scope Arena April 25 Katt Williams, the comedian whose viral interviews and sold-out 2024 tour made him one of th...

Apr 10, 2026 · Fiona McBride

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