Norfolk USA
Country: USA · Region: US Northeast · Currency: US Dollar
Norfolk is a major cruise port in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, home to the world's largest naval base and featuring a revitalized downtown with world-class museums, cultural venues, and waterfront dining. It offers a mix of Navy heritage, arts and culture, and modern attractions for day-trippers.
Top sights
Chrysler Museum of Art, Nauticus - National Maritime Center and USS Wisconsin battleship, MacArthur Memorial, Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Botanical Garden
Things to do
- Chrysler Museum of Art
- Features extensive art collections including paintings, glass, sculpture and works from African, Asian, Egyptian, Greek and Pre-Columbian art traditions, with free daily glass art demonstrations at noon.
- Nauticus - National Maritime Center
- Naval museum with maritime artifacts and the decommissioned USS Wisconsin battleship offering self-guided tours of ship interiors.
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Garden featuring azaleas and landscaped grounds requiring timed entry tickets; adults $16.
- Virginia Zoo
- Zoo located on Granby Street open daily 10AM-5PM.
Beaches
- Ocean View
- Norfolk's beach community on the Chesapeake Bay with relatively uncrowded beaches, undergoing revitalization to become a sought-after neighborhood.
Where to eat
- Doumar's Cones and BBQ
- Historic 1934 location in Ghent known as the birthplace of the ice cream cone, featuring hamburgers, sandwiches, and vintage drive-thru service.
- Todd Jurich's Bistro
- Upscale casual restaurant two blocks from waterside with four-diamond award and Wine Spectator excellence award.
Bars and nightlife
- Charlie's American Cafe
- Cafe by day and nighttime music venue on Granby Street hosting independent music artists.
Forecast for Norfolk
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Weather in Norfolk by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 10 |
| February | 55°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 11 |
| March | 60°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 9 |
| April | 69°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 10 |
| May | 76°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 12 |
| June | 83°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 12 |
| July | 87°F | 74°F | 5.3 in | 15 |
| August | 85°F | 72°F | 4.6 in | 14 |
| September | 80°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 11 |
| October | 72°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 7 |
| November | 61°F | 47°F | 3.1 in | 8 |
| December | 55°F | 41°F | 3.7 in | 9 |
Getting around
Use the Tide Light Rail ($2 single/$4.50 all-day pass), Hampton Roads Transit buses, or the passenger ferry from Portsmouth to navigate downtown and major attractions.
What to eat
Doumar's Cones and BBQ in Ghent is famous as the birthplace of the ice cream cone, while Todd Jurich's Bistro offers upscale dining, and Granby Street and Ghent have numerous gourmet restaurants and bars.
Tips
Bring exact cash for buses and ferries as drivers do not carry change, or purchase an all-day pass from vending machines that accept cards.
Best for
Navy history, museums, cultural attractions
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