Here are a few places around downtown Norfolk, most within walking distance of the hotels. Have a car or want to Uber? Head to Virginia Beach and explore Aileen's hometown!
Grain
100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Located on the roof of Hilton Norfolk The Main. Great food and beer garden!
Saltine
100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Located on the ground floor of Hilton Norfolk The Main.
Waterside District
333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Waterfront dining and entertainment. The Welcome Event on Thursday evening will be hosted at Stripers, which is one of the restaurants located within Waterside.
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Local watering hole for orange crushes and casual seafood dining.
Nauticus
1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Located on Downtown Norfolk's waterfront, Nauticus is a maritime-themed science and technology museum. It is also home to the USS Wisconsin. Aileen has spent countless school field trips at this museum!
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
131 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Burgers and beer—what more could you want?
Virginia Cheese Co.
501 Botetourt Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Cute little wine & cheese shop with great sandwiches.
Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant
211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Town Point Park
113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River.
Doumar's Cones & Barbecue
1919 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517
Landmark stop since 1904 serving BBQ, burgers, dogs & sandwiches plus homemade milkshakes.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518
The Norfolk Botanical Garden is Virginia's largest botanical garden. It includes 175-acres, with more than 60 themed gardens that can be viewed by tram, boat or by foot.