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Norfolk, Virginia was founded in 1682, which means that you can find historic sites just about everywhere. Learn about the city’s interesting past on the self-guided Cannonball Trail History Tour, which will take you past dozens of historic buildings, homes, and monuments.
You can learn about maritime history by visiting the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and see how the local residents lived hundreds of years ago on a tour of the Willoughby-Baylor House and the Moses Myers House. Outdoor recreational activities include sailing lessons, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, harbor cruising, and much more.
Art lovers can immerse themselves in the vibrant arts scene at the Chrysler Museum of Art and several working art studios.
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