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d’ART Center

The d’ART Center is a unique attraction that expands the cultural experience in Hampton Roads. Its appeal crosses socio-economic lines and bridges the gap between the artist and the art, making the creative process and the visual arts come alive and accessible. www.d-artcenter.org

 


 

The Chrysler Museum of Art

This internationally acclaimed museum showcases american and european paintings and sculpture, 20th-century art, decorative arts, photography, and glass. Free admission.757-664-6200, www.chrysler.org

 

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Roam 155 beautiful acres, where charming bridges cross waterways lined with flowers. Surrender your senses to gardens devoted to roses, hydrangeas, camellias, and native Virginia plants; tour the statuary vista, or discover the "Adventure Garden."
757-441-5830, norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

Mermaids on Parade: Take the Downtown Norfolk Tour!

The Mermaid is the symbol of Norfolk and this beautiful city is filled with whimsical mermaid sculptures by area artists, created to honor the city and the arts. See how many Mermaids you can find—download the “Mermaids Walking Map—A Mermaids on Parade Tour of Downtown Norfolk—or a blank Mermaid Map on which you can draw all the Mermaids you find on your own!
www.mermaidsonparade.com

 

MacArthur Center

Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, and just a few blocks from the waterfront, MacArthur Center offers 140 extraordinary stores, along with an 18-screen theater surrounding a beautiful 70-foot atrium.

Harbor Cruises

Anchors aweigh! Sail across the sparkling Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads harbor on the American Rover Tall Ship Cruise, the Carrie B, the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise, or Spirit of Norfolk.

Spirit of Norfolk

The Spirit of Norfolk offers a dining experience like no other. Enjoy beautiful views along the Elizabeth River for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a moonlight cruise. Cruises include live entertainment, DJs, dancing, and more! www.spiritofnorfolk.com, 866-304-2469

Nauticus, USS Wisconsin & Norfolk Naval Museum

This spectacular maritime-themed science center offers hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, aquarium, digital high-def films and an extensive array of educational programs. Berthed alongside the center is the fabled USS Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Norfolk Naval Museum has free admission.
www.hrnm.navy.mil
757-664-1000, www.nauticus.org