Going to Norfolk

What to do in Norfolk

by Candyce H. Stapen

Home to the world's largest naval installation, Norfolk's history is intimately tied to the sea. The renovated downtown harbor, especially Waterside Festival Marketplace with its many shops and eateries, has a family-friendly feel. In fact, more than two dozen mermaid sculptures decorated by artists dot the downtown, a fun way for kids to map the town. Norfolk, a mere 20 minutes from Virginia Beach, also makes a good break for beach-bound families as well as for those embarking on cruises. Because more and more ships are sailing from Norfolk, a new cruise terminal is slated to open in 2006.

Bellied up to the port, aircraft carriers look really big. You will often see some of these behemoths of the...

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