Top rated Tourist attractions in Norfolk

Experience the best that Norfolk has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.


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Myers House
Historical place museum
Stately house of a 19th-century Jewish merchant, with period furniture & personal effects displayed.
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
April azaleas are the showstoppers at this lush green space, which also features 450 rose varieties.
4.80 (7.2K reviews)
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
Historical landmark
Massive WWII-era battleship featuring tours, included with admission to Nauticus maritime museum.
4.80 (5.1K reviews)
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Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Art museum
Historic home & picturesque gardens offering a fine art collection, professional program & classes.
4.80 (860 reviews)
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Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve
4.80 (348 reviews)
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Ocean View Station Museum
History museum
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Nauticus
Museum
Waterfront maritime museum with science exhibits, an aquarium & a historic battleship.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Museum
Museum devoted to 237 years of Hampton Roads Naval history, featuring ship models & artifacts.
4.70 (225 reviews)
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Hunter House Victorian Museum
Museum
Elegant furnished 1894 home in a historic district giving guided tours from April to December.
4.70 (120 reviews)
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MacArthur Memorial
Museum
Exhibits, learning center & theater honoring Douglas MacArthur & vets of WWI, WWII & the Korean War.
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Bristol Blake State Reservation
State park
4.70 (78 reviews)
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Town Point Park
Park
Landscaped green space on the river with fountains, picnic areas, seasonal performances & festivals.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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American Rover Sailing Cruises
Boat rental service
4.60 (151 reviews)
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Elizabeth River Trail
Hiking area
4.60 (109 reviews)
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Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Episcopal church
4.60 (85 reviews)
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Virginia Zoo
Zoo
Sprawling park with 700+ animals from 150+ species, plus tours, gardens & kids' camps.
4.50 (7.1K reviews)
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Ocean View Beach Park
Park
Acres of beach & lawn for various festivals plus boardwalk & music bandshell with dancing.
4.50 (2.6K reviews)
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Community Beach Park
Park
Relaxed, wide sandy beach on the bay with tree-shaded areas, plus parking & public restrooms.
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
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Northside Park
Park
This 62-acre recreation area has a skate park, an indoor pool, picnic shelters & kids' play areas.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Sarah Constant Beach Park
Park
This white-sand beach area is known for calm waters & has life guards, restrooms & picnic spots.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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