# Things to see in Norfolk, Virginia (United States): 20 places and when to go

> Norfolk, Virginia is a major city in United States with around 1,048,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Museums and art (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are USS Wisconsin, Chrysler Museum of Art and Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/norfolk/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 36.85, -76.28
- **Population:** About 1,048,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (6) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (3) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 465 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Norfolk, Virginia

The places in and around Norfolk, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [USS Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uss-wisconsin-bb-64/): 1943 Iowa-class battleship · 1.4 km
- [Chrysler Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chrysler-museum-of-art/): Art museum in Norfolk, Virginia · 1.4 km
- [Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-st-mary-of-the-immaculate-conception/): Church building in Norfolk, United States of America · 384 m
- [Dismal Swamp State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dismal-swamp-state-park/): Protected area in North Carolina · 39 km
- [Virginia Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-zoological-park/): 53-acre (21 ha) zoo · 3.1 km
- [Bacon's Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bacon-s-castle/): Located in Surry County, Virginia, USA, and is Virginia's oldest documented brick dwelling · 49 km
- [Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/great-dismal-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge/): United States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia · 32 km
- [Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nansemond-national-wildlife-refuge/): National Wildlife Refuge of the United States · 24 km
- [MacArthur Memorial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-macarthur-memorial-museum/): Museums and art · 784 m
- [Boykin's Tavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boykins-tavern-museum/): Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places · 39 km
- [Hog Island Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hog-island-wildlife-management-area-stewart-tract/): Protected area of Virginia, United States · 47 km
- [Great Bridge Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-great-bridge/): Bridge in United States of America · 15 km
- [Bench Top Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bench-top-brewery/): Brewery · 2.9 km
- [Benchtop Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/benchtop-brewing/): Brewery · 3.0 km
- [Chesapeake Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chesapeake-planetarium/): Planetarium · 15 km
- [COVA Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cova-brewing-company/): Brewery · 12 km
- [McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/f-a-18/): Multi-role combat aircraft family by McDonnell Douglas · 8.4 km
- [Rip Rap Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rip-rap-brewing-co/): Brewery · 2.3 km
- [Smartmouth Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/smartmouth-brewing/): Brewery · 3.2 km
- [Waters Edge Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waters-edge-winery/): Winery · 6.0 km

## When to go to Norfolk, Virginia

The best time to visit Norfolk, Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 17 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 29 |

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Norfolk, Virginia

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 465 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.85%2C-76.28)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.85%2C-76.28)

## Other towns nearby

- [Hampton, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hampton/): 17 places · 21 km
- [Virginia Beach, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-beach/): 27 places · 27 km
- [Hayes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hayes/): 5 places · 58 km
- [Kitty Hawk, North Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kitty-hawk/): 11 places · 100 km
- [Durham](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/durham-2/): 9 places · 111 km
- [Richmond, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/richmond/): 38 places · 130 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Norfolk, Virginia?

The best known: [USS Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uss-wisconsin-bb-64/), [Chrysler Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chrysler-museum-of-art/), [Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-st-mary-of-the-immaculate-conception/), [Dismal Swamp State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dismal-swamp-state-park/), [Virginia Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-zoological-park/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Norfolk, Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.

### How do you get to Norfolk, Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 465 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.85%2C-76.28) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Norfolk, Virginia as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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