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1. Chrysler Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Norfolk Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Virginia Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Battleship Wisconsin

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5. Nauticus National Maritime Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Naval Station Norfolk

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7. General Douglas MacArthur Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Hermitage Museum and Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. American Rover

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10. Mermaid Factory

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11. Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Harbor Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. The Grilled Cheese Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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14. Doumar's Cones and Barbecue

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. The Elizabeth River Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. The Birch

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17. No Frill Bar and Grill

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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18. Hunter House Victorian Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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19. Pagoda and Oriental Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. The Virginia Stage Company at The Wells Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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21. Smartmouth Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Plan a weekend trip to Norfolk in Southeastern Virginia where you can take a guided tour of the largest naval station in the world, view over 30,000 objects at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and take a stroll through the beautiful Norfolk Botanical Garden. Portsmouth, Virginia is quick 7-minute drive from Norfolk (2.9 miles via I-264 W). You'll also be 22 minutes from Virginia Beach (18.2 miles via I-264 E) and an hour from Williamsburg (52.4 miles via I-64 W).

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