Flights to Norfolk, Virginia

They call it the “The Navy Capital.” The city of Norfolk sits, spectacularly, at the opening of the Chesapeake Bay. It has a history steeped in maritime tradition thanks to Hampton Roads, the nation’s largest natural harbor. These days the city is not only home to some of the most exquisite harbors anywhere. And it isn’t just the ships of the United States Navy that are pulling into the harbors of Norfolk, vessels from around the world are doing the same. Today, this historic port city of Virginia has also taken on a modern edge becoming quite the renaissance city.

Fun Festivals in Norfolk:

There’s the annual AfrAm Fest, which takes place in May. This fun event celebrates the different cultures in the area. You will find wonderful vendors, exciting entertainment, and deliciously flavored ethnic foods. The festival also offers health educations seminars as well as a kid’s village where children can be entertained. Speaking of entertainment, adults will enjoy the live shows which take place on each of the festival’s four stages.

In Norfolk you can also take advantage of the International Azalea Festival. If you’ve got a green thumb, this perennial celebration is the perfect place to visit. Each spring gardening buffs enjoy all the festivities alone or with the entire family in tow. Visitors should expect to see a bevy of commemorative floats, local marching bands, and even an air show. This festival has a fifty year old tradition of offering locals and tourists an excited array of activities.

There are also additional attractions to check out the National Maritime Center. The Nauticus, as it is named, has over 120,000 square feet of floor space for families to move about having a good time as their explore the maritime history of Norfolk. Interactive displays and exhibits throughout seamlessly merge education and entertainment as patrons learn all about the nautical world

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