Things To Do

Chrysler Museum of Art

There is a glass studio across the street that does demonstrations and classes as well!

Nauticus

Virginia Zoo

Hermitage Museum and Gardens

Tiny, cute museum and pretty gardens.

First Landing State Park

Good wooded trails and eventual beach.

Mount Trashmore Park

Virginia Aquarium

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

Children's Museum

Trust me, this is an awesome museum for kids. Absolutely loved it.

The Mariners' Museum and Park

A really wonderful walk around woods/lake and a museum with all the mariner history and restoration you could want. If you go, don't leave until you find the model ship replica room!

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

Fort Monroe

Buckroe Beach

If you want beach, go here, not VA Beach.

Virginia Living Museum

Wonderful museum. A childhood favorite.

Taste

Local sandwich chain with locations all over Hampton Roads, including Norfolk & VA Beach. An absolute must.

Grilled Cheese Bistro

Come hungry, don't plan on eating too soon after. Delicious and very filling.

JoJacks

Eat breakfast here. Brunch. Lunch. Come back again. A Sechtman (and Zach) family favorite. Out of the way from Norfolk but 200% worth it.

*Short Lane Ice Cream Co*

*Do me a favor: if you're driving down Route 17, stop here. Best ice cream ever.