Cannot believe that I've never been to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens until yesterday…read more The home is stunning. The wood working, the art collection and the beautiful grounds; all stunning. If you are looking for something to do on a sleepy afternoon this may be the place for you to visit. Almost forgot to mention that they allow dogs to walk the grounds as long as you clean up after your fur baby.

Checked out "What Remains". It was interesting on a much…read moresmaller scale than "Sleep No More," without the choose-your-own-adventure option and with only one ending. They made great use of the Hermitage's artwork, incorporating the pieces into the story. While listening to the narration, sound effects, captivating storytelling, and lighting guided you through the house and invited you to immerse yourself in the experience. The performance is an hour long and sends you off in groups of 12 at a time; at $68 per ticket I felt the price was on the steep side. The pace was good. There are age restrictions 14years+ with adult supervision, and the show fluctuates between sitting on the floor, standing, bending through pathways, and navigating stairs and tight spaces -- something to consider for accessibility and comfort.

The Slover Library provides a great workspace setup on par with a high-end coworking space, but at…read moreabsolutely zero cost. The building itself is beautiful, the WiFi is fast and reliable, and there are plenty of excellent spots to set up a laptop before a meeting. Having access to clean, well-maintained bathrooms is a notable plus as well. It is an ideal, calm environment to lock in and get things done in downtown Norfolk without having to rely on a coffee shop.

A lot has changed I currently went here for a bike expo. I love the openness and natural lighting…read morewith all the glass windows. I'll have to come back so I can see what all is new and changed.

Beautiful art studio located near the lobby of the hotel Stafford, polite, and very attentiveread more

Do NOT stay at the Glass Light Hotel. As experienced travelers, we have never been treated with…read moresuch disrespect. After a 9-hour train ride, we arrived for an almost $2,000 stay (fully paid and confirmed), only to be met with cold indifference and zero effort to accommodate us. We were left sitting and waiting with no consideration, treated worse than at a roadside motel. It was abundantly clear that the staff are ill-equipped to handle or respect multicultural and multilingual professionals. The complete lack of empathy, professional care, and discriminatory tone forced me to cancel my reservation on the spot. Save your money and stay somewhere that actually values basic human respect and hospitality- all English Speaking Caucasians welcome

This museum is impressive and free to visit. I would have enjoyed spending 1-2 hours here every…read moreweek during our summer in Norfolk. Several people had mentioned the Chrysler Museum of Art to us but nobody really hyped it up. I wish they had because we didn't end up visiting until our final week in town. I loved the first visit so much I made sure to return the day before we hit the road.

We had a lovely time at the Chrysler Museum…read more Wonderful pieces to browse, and SO many! You can absolutely spend an entire day in here. The museum is beautifully designed. The layout of the museum is also easy to navigate. We look forward to coming back!

There is a free section and a ticketed section…read more The tickets are for the battleship. It is a wonderful museum for all ages who can manage some stairs. This is a must do in Norfolk. The free museum inside the building has Norfolk history, battleship history, port of VA info, and naval history. There are many interactive exhibits. The building is temperature controlled with clean bathrooms. Parking at the garage across the street is free for the first 2 hours. If you do the ship, you will need more than 2 hours but the hourly rate at the garage is reasonable

i went to nauticus and did the self guided tour of the uss wisconsin battleship museum. we got to…read morego inside the battleship and walk through a bunch of different areas, which was probably the best part because it made everything feel more real instead of just looking at pictures or exhibits. the ship itself is huge, and seeing everything up close was really interesting. i liked being able to walk around at my own pace instead of being rushed through it. the deck views were really nice too, and the giant guns were honestly crazy to see in person because they're so much bigger than i thought they'd be. overall it was actually really fun and i'd definitely recommend it if you're in norfolk because it's something different and really interesting to experience. note -- it isn't handicap accessible, there are a lot of stairs you need to go up and down on.

We visited on The 4th of July so they were pretty busy. There aren't a ton of tables so we did have…read moreto wait a while. I didn't mind. I ordered a drink from the bar while I waited. The bartender was kind and the drink was 10/10. My friends enjoyed their drinks too. I ordered the wings when we got seated and they came out fairly quickly. Good choice by me. Would def come back

The service and staff here were excellent! Very kind and very friendly. It was refreshing to have a…read morenice server experience. I got the southwest eggrolls which were gold! Yummm! And the seafood nachos were delish! I love the place too. It was divey and quite the vibe. I accidentally dropped a shrimp on the floor and I didn't think anyone noticed , I was with a big party , but our server came out seconds later with a shrimp to replace my lost shrimp. Again very kind very nice staff! Hell's Kitchen is a must try!

This review is specific to the ' SPCA pet portrait art class'…read more First of all, it was a fun morning. The artist in residence was very professional, polite and not once discouraged any participant, and was readily and eager available to assist when required or asked. Best of all, I had fun and came home with a portrait of my puppy.

We had a great time exploring this center! It is beautifully appointed and showcases local artists…read morework in their studios. We attended the Norfolk Glass Circuit Event Sunday, March 29, and it was fantastic!! We had the opportunity to create charms with various beads. We even had fairy hair done by Chelsea! She did a wonderful job of putting a little sparkle in our hair! We also had our caricatures done by another talented artist, who hails from VB and graduated from VCU Arts!! We enjoyed the crafts and watching the artists perform! We are so lucky to have the d'Art Center in our community!! It gives everyone the opportunity to learn and grow and to allow their creativity to thrive!! Highly recommend this place for anyone interested in tapping into their inner creativity!!

The ambience is beautiful! I went for a workshop, and and really enjoyed my experience. The quiche…read moreand muffins were really yummy. I also ordered the Ube Matcha with Oatmilk. I give that 3/5. However if you're looking for the perfect working location or workshop space, it's very open with a lot of natural light! The staff was extremely friendly as well!

Really nice coffee spot, with tons of seating. Really clean inside and has nice art and music…read moreplaying. Looks like they have a spot for private groups too. Coffee was delicious and I'm not even a huge coffee person. They also have some pastries on rotation, but I didn't try any. They looked fantastic though.

We had dinner for 14 and the food was awesome, the service (Evan) was terrific, and the atmosphere…read moreis amazing. We had so much left over, but that was all good the next day! I'm anxious to return!

Came here a few weeks ago with some girl friends, and we enjoyed! All 3 of us got the wine flight…read moreand chose our own flavors. The flight was more than enough for me. We ate prior to coming here so we didn't get any food, but i did end up getting a skillet cookie which was sooooo good. Thankfully we came on a warm day, so we were able to sit outside on the patio. The inside was super cute as well, but slightly cold. Which i understand because the weather has been super back and fourth. Our waiter was super nice and helpful. Next time i go back i would like to try their food to see how it is.

The Virginia Zoo is a great way to spend a few hours with the family. If you are local to Hampton…read moreRoads I highly suggest purchasing one of their memberships. The zoo offers discounted tickets to special events for members and even has an event where you can bring your dog! I really enjoy that this zoo offers plenty of different species of animals and wide open areas for kids to explore. A train is normally running and the exhibits have wide trails with plenty of viewing platforms and windows. The staff is always friendly and they have a robust gift shop. I haven't personally ever tried their food but they offer a few cafes and dipping dots throughout the park.

Coming from Philly with the oldest zoo in the nation, I have to give credit where it is due…read more The VA zoo is a nice little zoo. Limited with their animals but a worthwhile experience. Laid out in zones with boardwalk style pathways you will find zebras, a bear, lions, rhinoceros, orangutans , giraffes, meerkats, reptiles, tortoises, turtles and more. While there are no elephants, hippos, camels, or larger primates they do have a nice assembly of animals. The otters and meerkats were especially active during our visit, playing and put on quite a show for us. It took us roughly 2 hours or so to walk the zoo and could have easily stayed longer if the heat was not so oppressive. Many of the animals were seeking relief from the heat as well and hiding so we missed out on the red pandas, cheetah, and some others. While vacationing it's important to know where your excursion dollars are going and what value the experience will hold. The VA zoo receives a two thumbs up and recommendation from me