Friday
Enjoy The Hermitage Museum & Gardens, formerly home to the Sloane family, an early 20th-century Arts-and-Crafts estate located on the shore of the Lafayette River. Featuring a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years, the Hermitage is home to the arts.
Located in the Freemason District, Omar’s Carriage House is sure to please for dinner! The fresh jumbo lump crab cakes and succulent potato crisp flounder at Omar’s contemporary bistro.
Saturday
Venture to the Chrysler Museum of Art where Walter Chrysler Jr.’s world-class collection of more than 30,000 pieces of art is displayed. The museum features a world-renowned Tiffany-glass collection, Art Nouveau furniture, and works of art from African, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, Islamic, and Asian cultures.
Walk across the street to The Perry Glass Studio. The glass studio brings you face to face with some of the greatest glass artists as they create handcrafted pieces from start to finish. Watch artists from around the world and learn from their expert techniques, maybe even try your hand at glass blowing.
In the afternoon set sail aboard the American Rover Sailing Cruise or the Spirit of Norfolk. Both cruises sail down the Elizabeth River with a guided tour of the waterfront.
Enjoy dinner at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant and Tavern, a restaurant located in an over 135-year-old church in the Freemason District. The menu offers a wide variety of foods featuring fresh lobster, fish, pasta, and prime rib.
Sunday
Spend the day at the Virginia Fall Wine Festival along the Virginia Waterfront at Town Point Park. Budding sommeliers and everyday enthusiast can sample and purchase premier Virginia wine aswell as enjoy live musical performances, along with gourmet foods, and specialty wares. The festival will showcase more than 30 wineries with over 200 of the Commonwealth’s finest wine varieties.
Dine on your own at The Waterside District. The Waterside District features the best of national, local, and regional restaurants and offers live music, festivals, and more.
Monday
Before you depart Norfolk, discover one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias, roses, and rhododendrons on the East Coast at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Experience 155 glorious acres of gardens and take a wine tasting class among the flowers to learn how to make smarter wine purchases!
Stop for lunch and last-minute souvenir at Norfolk Premium Outlets. Over 90 discount retailers, a food court, and restaurants offer groups plenty of options.
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Last Updated: 07/11/2019
