Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia! This Discovery Map is your guide to the area known as “Hampton Roads”, the southside central portion of which is comprised of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Olde Towne Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. The area is surrounded by early American history, natural beauty with miles of shoreline, upscale shopping, museums, world-class accommodations, fabulous dining, and family fun for everyone. Let Norfolk Discovery Map & Guide help you plan your trip and show the way to all the must see destinations in the area. The Hampton Roads area is also a great location for day trips to nearby destinations such as Washington D.C., Richmond, Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown, and Historic Charlottesville.
Virginia is a state rich in history, much of it occurring right here in the Hampton Roads region. In 1607 three English ships landed at Cape Henry where the colonists proceeded up the river to establish Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America. The area has been an important part of the nation’s cultural and maritime history ever since. Discovery Map & Guide highlights many important historical attractions and museums that tell the story of the regions’ history. Don’t miss the Norfolk History Center at the Willoughby-Baylor House, the Hunter House Victorian Museum, the Moses Myers House, the Hermitage Museum, the Nauticus Maritime Museum, the Chrysler Museum, and so much more!
Those in the mood to shop have come to the right place with a wide variety of shops, boutiques, and restaurants just waiting for you! The area boasts many upscale retail shopping venues such as the distinct shops at Olde Towne Portsmouth, MacArthur Shopping Center, Crossways Shopping Center, and others. Norfolk Discovery Map will guide visitors to the many stores in these outstanding shopping destinations!
Family fun can easily be found throughout the Norfolk and a Discovery Map will show visitors where to go and how to get there. Spend the day exploring the many museums and memorials, playing golf at one the many top rated courses, visiting the Virginia Zoological Park or strolling through the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. You can also enjoy a Paddlewheel Ferry ride or spend the day outdoors biking, kayaking, canoeing, or fishing! In the evening there is always an event, performance or concert to be found at such venues as the Ted Constant Center, the Harrison Opera House, Scope Arena, or the historic Commodore Theatre.
Norfolk offers a wide variety of dining options sure to please any appetite. Everything from contemporary American cuisine to world-class steaks from ethnic buffets to bagels can be found on your Discovery Map. Don’t forget to sample one of the many ethnic restaurants to be found in the area. Choose from Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, or Brazilian cuisine to satisfy your desire for a unique dining experience.
Norfolk has something for everyone – whether you’re into history arts and culture, outdoor adventure, family fun, or shopping and dining—we’ll give you directions on how to get there. Take your first step to Norfolk and let Discovery Map & Guides show you the way!
