El Jardín Botánico de Norfolk ofrece muchos jardines temáticos para que paseen los visitantes, como el Virginia Native Plant Garden, el Bristow Butterfly Garden y el Enchanted Forest. Además de los jardines, cuenta con numerosos eventos y exposiciones especiales. Entre ellos, se encuentran las noches de bicicletas, exposiciones de escultura y visitas guiadas a los jardines.
Fort Norfolk es el último de los puertos fuerte autorizados por George Washington. Está ubicado en cuatro acres al lado del río Elizabeth, y la fortaleza tuvo un papel importante en la guerra de 1812. Algunos de los sitios imperdibles del lugar incluyen las mazmorras, las murallas y los cuarteles, la mayor parte de los cuales se remontan a 1810. Está situado en la zona histórica de Ghent, y es una excursión interesante y educativa.
Norfolk tiene una tradición militar de larga data, y el Hampton Roads Naval Museum está dedicado a la celebración de esta rica historia. Se encuentra ubicado dentro del Centro Marítimo Nauticus, y opera la exposición USS Wisconsin. Cuenta con uniformes, documentos, fotos y otros artefactos, por lo que los aficionados a la historia no se pueden perder esta joya de la historia local.
El Distrito Freemason cuenta con algunos de los principales sitios históricos de Norfolk. Esta es parte de la porción original de tierra dada al Capitán Thomas Willoughby en 1636, y las calles son de adoquines, con casas de ladrillo y árboles que bordean la acera. Entre los numerosos museos y centros de historia que se encuentran aquí, están la Moses Myers House, el Norfolk History Museum, y el Hunter House Victorian Museum.
Built-in 1903 Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum was constructed to preserve the history of Virginia's marines and their communities. The elaborated displays help visitors understand life at sea more closely.
Stemming from a streetcar station dating back to the 1880's, the Ocean View Station Museum houses exhibits on the history of Ocean View. Get a chance to browse through photographs, memorabilia, and stories showcasing the history of the city, its various neighborhoods and its past culture. In addition to the fascinating historical exhibits, the Ocean View Station Museum also plays hosts to special events, such as movie showings and book signings.
The Old Isle of Wight Courthouse was used as the main courthouse by the town of Smithfield for almost 50 years. Nestled in the Historic District in Smithfield, this building is known for its exterior beauty, while the interiors retain their original charm. This building is open for tours all throughout the year. Built between the years 1750 and 1751, it is one of the few remaining architectural examples of arched colonial courthouse. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Nestled close to the southern bank of Norfolk, Owen B. Pickett United States Custom House houses the offices of custom services. Established in 1852, the structure was designed by Ammi Burnham Young, who drew influences from Palladian architecture. The Custom House in Norfolk won the Norfolk Design Award for its magnificent facade in 2001; following which it was renamed, commemorating Owen B. Pickett, a Democratic member of the U.S house of Representatives from Virginia.
Upper Wolfsnare is a colonial 18th-century house that was home to the Walke family, one of the most influential families in the city. The house is an excellent example of Georgian architecture and bears much of the original antiques and furniture within its walls. The house is currently occupied by tenants and is open to visitors only in the months of July and August, hence, call before visiting.
The Riddick House is a monumental home site in the Suffolk vicinity of the U.S. State of Virginia. The ancient historic house dates back to 1837 and is a fine example of the Greek Revival style of architecture. It has also been registered on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974.
Situated close to Pagan River in Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Arts Center at 319 is a great place to visit for art lovers. They host several art exhibitions that are put together by talented artists from across the country. This arts center shares its space with Smithfield and Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau. It features several art studios, classrooms and an interesting gift shop. Art workshops, classes and gatherings are often held here at this center.
Ferry Plantation House is an old mansion built in 1830, on the same location where the Walke Manor house stood before it was burnt down. Before Walke Manor the third Princess Anne Courthouse was built there in 1735. Currently Ferry Plantation House is a museum, it offers educational tours for school children tutoring them about the life of people during 18th and 19th Century. The museum has artifacts from the period and the estate also has special events scheduled for children and adults in its premises.