American Rover Sail across the sparkling Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor on the largest, passenger carrying topsail schooner operating under the US flag! This majestic, three-mast, tall ship modeled after the cargo schooners that once sailed the Chesapeake Bay, leaves from the downtown Norfolk Waterfront for narrated, two- and three- hour harbor cruises.
Attucks Theatre Built in 1919, the Attucks Theatre is the nation's oldest theatre designed, developed, financed and operated entirely by African Americans. Once known as the "Apollo of the South," it has been restored to its original glory as a performance arts theatre.
Battleship Wisconsin The USS Wisconsin is the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audiotape tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II.
Carrie B Cruises Whether you choose one of our daily sightseeing tours or charter the Carrie B exclusively for your group, you will enjoy spectacular city skylines and breathtaking sights on the water, including aircraft carriers, nuclear attack submarines, and luxurious cruise ships. Daily 2.5 hour tours depart from The Waterside dock at 11 am, 2 pm.
Chrysler Hall Chrysler Hall is handsomely appointed for distinctive theater and concert events. Home to the Virginia Symphony and the Norfolk Forum, Chrysler Hall also hosts the popular Broadway at Chrysler Hall. Seating 2,500 in the orchestra, dress circle, and balcony, Chrysler Hall is well suited to a multitude of events.
Chrysler Museum of Art Stroll through 5,000 years of art history at the Chrysler Museum, home to Walter Chrysler, Jr.'s world-class collection of more than 30,000 pieces of art. In addition to its envied collection, Chrysler Museum is filled with exciting programs and activities and includes a 300-seat theatre for musical performances, children’s programs, and lectures.
Hampton Roads Naval Museum This museum is dedicated to the study of 225 years of naval history in the Hampton Roads region and is also responsible for the historic interpretation and day-to-day operations of the Battleship Wisconsin. African-Americans are featured throughout the permanent galleries, including the Jamestown Exposition, Civil War, World War II, the Cold War and USS Wisconsin Exhibits.
MacArthur Memorial The MacArthur Memorial's extensive collection of military and personal artifacts allows visitors to discover the compelling story of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served our nation during the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, the Occupation of Japan, and the Korean War. This is the final resting place for General Douglas MacArthur and his wife.
Moses Myers House The stately Moses Myers House and its peerless collection create an exceptionally accurate picture of the late Federal period and the life of this prosperous Jewish family. Moses Myers, an early American entrepreneur and leading citizen, built the house to accommodate his growing family and prominence. Passing through several generations, Norfolk mayor Barton Myers, began to restore the house to its original beauty in 1892. Containing a remarkable number of furnishings original to the family, the Moses Myers House was one of the first brick homes built in Norfolk after the Revolutionary War, during which time the town was leveled by British bombardment and subsequent fire.
Nauticus National Maritime Museum Nauticus is the National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The complex includes the Battleship Wisconsin, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Norfolk Cruise Terminal. Nauticus has a maritime-themed science center for children with an aquarium, hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, and a variety of educational programs.
Naval Station Norfolk Naval Station Norfolk is the largest naval base in the world and it's also the oldest naval port in the United States that offers guided tours. The base is situated in the Sewells Point area of the City of Norfolk, near the site of the battle of the Monitor and Merrimac (CSS Virginia), and it's home to more than 100 ships of the Atlantic Fleet. Naval Station Norfolk offers 45 minute bus tours which are conducted by Navy personnel, passing giant aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, frigates, amphibious assault ships and one of the busiest airfields. The tour also passes historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.
Norfolk Botanical Garden Started in 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project, the labor to convert this one-time swamp into the beautiful gardens of today was provided by over 200 African-American women. Today, the Norfolk Botanical Garden contains 155 beautiful acres intertwined by bridges, coastal waterways, and 12 miles of pedestrian trails with one of the largest collections of roses, azaleas, camellias and hollies on the East Coast. The Garden displays more than 25 theme gardens including the Bicentennial Rose Garden, Sara Lee Perennial Garden, Bristow Butterfly Garden and Statuary Vista. The garden may be toured by boat or tram!
Spirit of Norfolk Spirit Cruises, LLC, is recognized as the largest harbor cruise company in America. Enjoy lunch and dinner cruises along the Elizabeth River featuring all-you-can-eat buffets, DJ dancing and live musical acts starring the region's best entertainers.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Built in 1739, St. Paul's Church is Norfolk's oldest structure, the sole survivor of local citizens' destruction of the city on New Year's Day 1776. A cannonball fired by Lord Dunmore of the British Fleet is lodged in the southeastern wall. The Church's tree-lined cemetery is dotted with 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century tombstones. The church, which features a Tiffany stained-glass window, remains in use.
The Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House The Norfolk History Museum illuminates the wide range and richness of the history of the entire region by providing engaging thematic offerings and surveys, including the decorative arts of Norfolk, the story of Norfolk at various stages in its long history as an international port and maritime center, the area's impressive naval and military heritage, and the area's historic buildings and residences at different periods in history.
