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orfolk, VA, is home to intriguing historical attractions, world-class museums, delicious restaurants and, unique retail shops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk, VA, has to offer; most places are within a short Nwalking distance, car, or train ride! Visitors can learn to sail, kayak, play a round of golf, or hike only minutes from the downtown area. Cruise our beautiful harbor on the tall ship American Rover or tour the city by foot, on bike, or light rail.

Families traveling with children will find plenty of options for “kids’ fun” in Norfolk, VA. Along with a wide variety of water sports, you will find interactive fun both indoors and out at places like the Zoo, Norfolk and Nauticus, to name a few!

EAT & DRINK

101ST NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB CONVENTION Filled with a vibrant mix of chefs, farmers, and bakers, Norfolk has blossomed into one of the & 36TH south’s most dynamic foodie destinations. The city’s captivating urban appeal and history lures SYMPOSIUM in visitors, and the culinary creations keep them here. From fresh interpretations of traditional favorites to more adventurous modern fare, Norfolk serves up its own take on southern classics.

8 Exchange Today | Winter 2018 | nationalexchangeclub.org CONVENTION 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FUN ON THE WATER SHOPPING

Norfolk’s thriving arts community Norfolk, VA, is a friendly, modern Recently named a top attraction in will welcome you into studios, port city nestled where the the region, the one-million square galleries, and performance venues. Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic foot MacArthur Center located in the From the working artists’ studios Ocean. It is home to the world’s heart of downtown is one of the best located within downtown’s D’Art largest naval station, one of the east places to shop in the area! Along with Center, to the beautiful Tiffany glass coast’s largest ports, and with rivers, a wide selection of stores, MacArthur collection at the Chrysler Museum creeks, and beaches all around, it Center also offers a variety of of Art, to live performances at the should come as no surprise that entertainment and dining options Harrison Opera house, Chrysler water is part of our life. Enjoy a for adults and kids alike. Across Hall, , historic Attucks harbor tour, a sunset dinner cruise, a the street from MacArthur Center, Theatre, Generic Theatre, or NARO paddlewheel ferry ride, a naval base you’ll find eclectic shops in Selden Art Cinema in , you’ll find a tour, or a day at the beach. Market and Monticello Arcade, a multitude of opportunities to enrich beautiful three-story Beaux Arts style your creative spirit. shopping arcade built in 1907.

TOURS MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE FREE THINGS TO DO

There are a variety of guided tours You want nightlife with a distinctive Sometimes you just want to have a offered in Norfolk that offer visitors urban edge? Downtown Norfolk and little fun without spending a lot of a peak at what takes place behind its surrounding neighborhoods offer money. Norfolk has plenty of ways the scenes. Sign up for cemetery breweries with tasting rooms, beer to have a great time for less than a tour at the Victorian-era Elmwood bars, lounges, chef-owned restaurants, dime. Watch a live glass blowing Cemetery, take a brewery, food or and nightclubs galore. It’s no secret demonstration at the Chrysler bicycle tour; or see the world’s largest that this city loves live music. Norfolk Museum’s Glass Studio or discover naval station on a 45-minute tour was named on of the “Best Small Norfolk’s rich history as you walk conducted by Naval personnel. College Towns with the Best Music along the Cannonball Trail. Norfolk We also have a variety of self-guided Scenes”. From live music venues to is full of fun and frugal things to do! tours including Waterways to low-key late-night hangouts, Norfolk Freedom, the Cannonball Trail, Tales delivers whatever you and your friends by Rail, and Civil War Trails. are in the mood for.

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