Love hearing stories about a life out at sea? The artifacts and exhibits at Nauticus showcase a proud seafaring heritage.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Norfolk. Nauticus is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other fine attractions to check out. Norfolk Botanical Garden, Nauticus National Maritime Center, and Chrysler Museum of Art are close to the display of maritime artifacts and and will cap off your day nicely.

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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Dallas (DFW) to Norfolk (ORF)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,775 reviews)

Everything was great! We were glad to have the refrigerator and range top. The beds and pillows were VERY comfortable. The outside picnic areas are so convenient. 100% would stay here again. If I really had to reach for a complaint it would be the water pressure in the shower. But even then, nice hot shower!!

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Boardwalk Resort and Villas

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Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

First time staying at this property and the staff is great and welcoming, I wish I knew the young lady that checked me in on Sunday she was so sweet and very professional. I have stayed at other beach hotels and this was the first one that the room did not have sand all over even after HK clean the room.i also felt safe at this hotel knowing you won’t have strangers/homeless people wondering the property as you need you key to access all doors and for the main elevator going to the floors.

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Beach Quarters Resort

Northeast Virginia Beach

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Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,617 reviews)

Very outdated and overpriced. Rooms are terribly small and there is no daily housekeeping.

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Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise

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Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Virginia Beach: Sunset Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

Step back in time at this early 20th-century estate on the Lafayette River, with beautiful gardens and a renowned art collection that spans 5,000 years.

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Walk among azaleas, camellias and rosebushes. Watch pelicans in flight and absorb the scents of exotic blooms.

Virginia Zoo

A popular zoo as famous for its wild kingdom of animals as it is for an outstanding collection of themed gardens.

Lake Wright

Stay near this quiet reservoir when visiting Norfolk. Enjoy peaceful walks along the water and great shopping opportunities, all very convenient to the airport.

Norfolk Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Norfolk Beaches during your trip to East Ocean View?

Ted Constant Convocation Center

Catch an event at Ted Constant Convocation Center during your trip to Norfolk. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theater scene.