Launching Greatness’s Guidebook
Shopping
Great places to shop ‘til you drop.
MacArthur Center, located in historic downtown Norfolk, is Hampton Roads dominant shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The center features unique to the market premiere retailers like Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, LUSH and J.Crew along with favorites like Apple, Sephora and White House Black Market. Enjoy a meal at one of five sit down restaurants, grab a quick bite in the food court or see a movie in our 18-screen cinema. MacArthur Cetner is located directly off I-264 on Monticello Avenue.
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MacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveMacArthur Center, located in historic downtown Norfolk, is Hampton Roads dominant shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The center features unique to the market premiere retailers like Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, LUSH and J.Crew along with favorites like Apple, Sephora and White House Black Market. Enjoy a meal at one of five sit down restaurants, grab a quick bite in the food court or see a movie in our 18-screen cinema. MacArthur Cetner is located directly off I-264 on Monticello Avenue.
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, Tommy Hilfiger, 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.
1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard
1600 Premium Outlets BoulevardNorfolk 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, Tommy Hilfiger, 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.
Food Scene
Great eats around Norfolk & Virginia Beach.
Island Krave
222 W 21st StVery good Caribbean Food!
Enjoy the region's finest fresh seafood in the sophistication of Saltine. A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and mosaic tile floors blend historical authenticity with modern elegance that flows from the dining space to the bar. Exposed brick hints of the historic Decker building and large globe lighting offers an ambient vibe.
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Saltine
100 E Main StEnjoy the region's finest fresh seafood in the sophistication of Saltine. A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and mosaic tile floors blend historical authenticity with modern elegance that flows from the dining space to the bar. Exposed brick hints of the historic Decker building and large globe lighting offers an ambient vibe.
There are seven restaurant locations in Virginia servicing breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with quality ingredients. They begin each day by baking a wide variety of delicious crusty breads using a thirty year old natural starter. They make their own mozzarella cheese, roast our own tomatoes, grow our own greens and toss our Farm to Plate salads with specialty oils & vinegars. Features: Daily Happy Hour, Gluten-free Menu, Full-Service Catering, Farm to Plate Salads, Neapolitan Pizzas, Free-Range Burgers, Home-made Desserts, Full Bar, Children’s Menu.
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Baker's Crust Norfolk
330 W 21st StThere are seven restaurant locations in Virginia servicing breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with quality ingredients. They begin each day by baking a wide variety of delicious crusty breads using a thirty year old natural starter. They make their own mozzarella cheese, roast our own tomatoes, grow our own greens and toss our Farm to Plate salads with specialty oils & vinegars. Features: Daily Happy Hour, Gluten-free Menu, Full-Service Catering, Farm to Plate Salads, Neapolitan Pizzas, Free-Range Burgers, Home-made Desserts, Full Bar, Children’s Menu.
Featuring trattoria-style Italian fare, Varia serves as a combination lounge, piano bar and tasting room with a luxe atmosphere and unequaled wine selection. Located on the second floor of the new Hilton Norfolk The Main, Varia was designed with a luxe interior complete with an open kitchen, reclaimed chandeliers from the historic Cavalier Hotel in nearby Virginia Beach, and two hidden "speakeasy" inspired private dining rooms.
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Varia
100 E Main StFeaturing trattoria-style Italian fare, Varia serves as a combination lounge, piano bar and tasting room with a luxe atmosphere and unequaled wine selection. Located on the second floor of the new Hilton Norfolk The Main, Varia was designed with a luxe interior complete with an open kitchen, reclaimed chandeliers from the historic Cavalier Hotel in nearby Virginia Beach, and two hidden "speakeasy" inspired private dining rooms.
Local favorite for beer & burgers.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk
131 Granby StLocal favorite for beer & burgers.
Sightseeing
Nauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. Highlights include the Battleship Wisconsin and fun, interactive exhibits focused on the maritime world and environment.
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrNauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. Highlights include the Battleship Wisconsin and fun, interactive exhibits focused on the maritime world and environment.
One of America’s most distinguished mid-sized art museums, with a nationally recognized collection of more than 30,000 objects, including one of the great glass collections in America. The Perry Glass Studio offers programming for aspiring and master artists alike in a variety of processes including glassblowing, fusing, flameworking, coldworking and neon. In addition, the Chrysler Museum of Art administers two historic houses in downtown Norfolk: the Moses Myers House and the Willoughby-Baylor House, as well as the Jean Outland Chrysler Library on the campus of Old Dominion University. General admission is free at all venues.
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Museo de Arte Chrysler
1 Memorial PlOne of America’s most distinguished mid-sized art museums, with a nationally recognized collection of more than 30,000 objects, including one of the great glass collections in America. The Perry Glass Studio offers programming for aspiring and master artists alike in a variety of processes including glassblowing, fusing, flameworking, coldworking and neon. In addition, the Chrysler Museum of Art administers two historic houses in downtown Norfolk: the Moses Myers House and the Willoughby-Baylor House, as well as the Jean Outland Chrysler Library on the campus of Old Dominion University. General admission is free at all venues.
April azaleas are the showstoppers at this lush green space, which also features 450 rose varieties.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdApril azaleas are the showstoppers at this lush green space, which also features 450 rose varieties.
Entertainment
Be entertained, while visiting.
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
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Topgolf
5444 Greenwich RdSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Landscaped green space on the river with fountains, picnic areas, seasonal performances & festivals.
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Parque Town Point
113 Waterside DrLandscaped green space on the river with fountains, picnic areas, seasonal performances & festivals.
An African exhibit boasts lions, elephants & rhino with another 400 animals spread over 53 acres.
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Zoológico de Virginia
3500 Granby StAn African exhibit boasts lions, elephants & rhino with another 400 animals spread over 53 acres.
Hands-on exhibits explore cities, space, music, energy, the human body & more, plus antique trains.
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Museo Infantil de Virginia
221 High StHands-on exhibits explore cities, space, music, energy, the human body & more, plus antique trains.
Lots of restaurants, bars and entertainment all in one place.
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Waterside District
333 Waterside DrLots of restaurants, bars and entertainment all in one place.
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk, at the Oceanfront, is a 28-feet wide marvel that stretches three miles from 2nd to 40th Street and features a separate bike path, ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Entertainment is offered nightly during the summer months and four oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets provide live musical acts. Along the boardwalk, there’s a variety of quaint outdoor restaurants and vendors offering bike and surrey rentals. Nautical sculptures adorn many of the side streets which lead to Atlantic Avenue. While there, don't forget to swing by and see King Neptune – a twenty-four foot, twelve-ton bronze statue that stands at the gateway to Neptune Festival Park on 31st Street. This is perhaps one of the most popular photo opportunities in the resort area.
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Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Virginia Beach Fishing PierThe Virginia Beach Boardwalk, at the Oceanfront, is a 28-feet wide marvel that stretches three miles from 2nd to 40th Street and features a separate bike path, ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Entertainment is offered nightly during the summer months and four oceanfront stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets provide live musical acts. Along the boardwalk, there’s a variety of quaint outdoor restaurants and vendors offering bike and surrey rentals. Nautical sculptures adorn many of the side streets which lead to Atlantic Avenue. While there, don't forget to swing by and see King Neptune – a twenty-four foot, twelve-ton bronze statue that stands at the gateway to Neptune Festival Park on 31st Street. This is perhaps one of the most popular photo opportunities in the resort area.
Aquarium focused on Virginia marine life, past & present, with an IMAX theater, boat tour & aviary.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdAquarium focused on Virginia marine life, past & present, with an IMAX theater, boat tour & aviary.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdMotor World features 11 Go-Kart tracks, 250 Karts with 16 different style Go-Karts. Be sure to check out the heart-pounding Skycoaster, Bumper Boats, Kiddie & Thrill Rides, and Shipwreck Golf.
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Mundo Motor
700 S Birdneck RdMotor World features 11 Go-Kart tracks, 250 Karts with 16 different style Go-Karts. Be sure to check out the heart-pounding Skycoaster, Bumper Boats, Kiddie & Thrill Rides, and Shipwreck Golf.
Maker's is a Craft Brewery based in the Historic Railroad.
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Maker's Craft Brewery
735 E 23rd St
Maker's is a Craft Brewery based in the Historic Railroad.