Details About Norfolk

Activities

• Norfolk is rich of historical significance. Check out the pedestrian-friendly historical center, full of the colonial charm of Norfolk.
• American Rover Tall Ship Cruises - Sail across the scenic Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads harbor on the largest, passenger carrying topsail schooner operating under the US flag! This majestic, three-masted tall ship, modeled after the cargo schooners that once sailed the Chesapeake Bay
• Tucked into the southeastern corner of Town Point Park, the Armed Forces Memorial is situated on the Elizabeth River, connected to the park by two bridges
• Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception - The parish of this beautifully renovated church dates back to 1791, with the arrival of the Catholic laity and priests, seeking refuge from the French Revolution. In 1961, St. Mary's church experienced a grand influx of predominantly African-American parishioners, inspired by the new hopes and dreams that were sweeping across the country, and today remains a major African-American congregation
• The Hampton Roads Naval Museum offers a supplemental exhibit for the USS Wisconsin called the "Wisky Walk: 50 Years of Service." The Wisky walk provides a pre-tour historical background of the USS Wisconsin
• Gardens Williamsburg is a European-themed park bursting with adventure at every turn. 17th-century charm combines with 21st-century technology to create the ultimate family experience
• Tour Norfolk's naval shipyards and naval operating base aboard a Mississippi-style paddle wheeler - the Carrie B.
• The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is an engineering marvel connects Virginia Beach/ Norfolk and Virginia's Eastern Shore. Acclaimed as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World," this 17.6-mile link is the world's largest bridge-tunnel complex
• Stroll through 5000 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 free programs and activities,and Cuisine & Company Restaurant

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.