Norfolk sets the tone for a city dripping with black heritage sites, a dramatic waterfront, downtown nightlife, family attractions, a Jazzfest, and a massive naval base presence.

History
Over 5,000 Africans comprised of free and enslaved soldiers, helped America win freedom

Cultural Sites
Crispus Attucks Theatre & Cultural Center anchors the community

Restaurants
United House of Prayer Kitchen features some of the best fried chicken

Norfolk JazzFest
Imagine smooth Jazz while watching the sun go down off the Elizabeth River

Heritage Sites
First Baptist Church and St. John’s AME Church are most historic

Norfolk Waterside at night; credit Norfolk CVB

MEAC Basketball Tournament
4-decades old black college tradition invites men and women basketball teams from the Atlantic Coast

Family Attractions
The kids will thank you for visiting Nauticus and USS Wisconsin Battleship

Arts
The Chrysler is considered one of America’s best fine art museums

General Attractions
Waterside Marketplace is quite a Downtown destination for dining & entertainment

Virginia Waterways to Freedom
Virginia’s authorities were very concerned about escaped slaves

Shops
The pickings are slim but valuable

Norfolk Hosted OpSail
OpSail 2012 Norfolk illuminated the region with spectacle the world noticed