Norfolk, Norfolk City County, VA

Places to go in Norfolk

15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bay Oaks Park

Outdoors

Bay Oaks Park

2413 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA

Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park

Outdoors

Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park

Grassy recreational park with baseball fields, a sandy volleyball court & a covered picnic area.

100 Elementary Dr, Norfolk, VA 23551, USA

Chesapeake Arboretum

Outdoors

Chesapeake Arboretum

Site devoted to nature appreciation & education, with forest trails & gardens across 45 acres.

624 Oak Grove Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

Community Beach Park

Outdoors

Community Beach Park

Relaxed, wide sandy beach on the bay with tree-shaded areas, plus parking & public restrooms.

700 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Home to birds, bears, otters & other animals, this vast preserve offers hunting, fishing & tours.

3100 Desert Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA

Lafayette Park

Outdoors

Lafayette Park

This 32-acre park features a playground, picnic shelters & a boat ramp, plus basketball & baseball.

3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA

Lakewood Park

Outdoors

Lakewood Park

1612 Willow Wood Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509, USA

Northside Park

Outdoors

Northside Park

This 62-acre recreation area has a skate park, an indoor pool, picnic shelters & kids' play areas.

8400 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23505, USA

Northwest River Park

Outdoors

Northwest River Park

Riverside park offering fishing, boating, camping, horse riding, putt-putt & more. Open year-round.

1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA

Ocean View Beach Park

Outdoors

Ocean View Beach Park

Acres of beach & lawn for various festivals plus boardwalk & music bandshell with dancing.

100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA

Poplar Hall Park

Outdoors

Poplar Hall Park

Curlew Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502, USA

Sarah Constant Beach Park

Outdoors

Sarah Constant Beach Park

This white-sand beach area is known for calm waters & has life guards, restrooms & picnic spots.

300 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Shoop Park

Outdoors

Shoop Park

2400 Shoop Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509, USA

The Noland Trail

Outdoors

The Noland Trail

The Noland Trail, Newport News, VA 23601, USA

Town Point Park

Outdoors

Town Point Park

Landscaped green space on the river with fountains, picnic areas, seasonal performances & festivals.

113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA