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Norfolk<\/a>, Virginia is an eclectic mix of small town charms and cosmopolitan culture with a food scene that is at once\u00a0homey and elegant (minus the stuffy atmosphere). What a lot of people don\u2019t realize is that the city\u00a0is a water lover\u2019s paradise. There are 144 miles of shoreline including rivers, the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It\u00a0is so nautical in fact that its official symbol is a mermaid\u2014hence\u00a0why there are colorful mermaids sprinkled throughout town.<\/p>\n

Also: 7 dive-in movie theaters to check out this summer<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nauticus

Nauticus Campus | Photo courtesy of Nauticus<\/p><\/div>\n

In the navy<\/h3>\n

The city\u00a0is nearly synonymous with the Navy\u00a0and\u00a0Naval Station Norfolk, which covers some 3,400 acres, is the largest naval complex in the world. It doesn\u2019t take long to feel the military influence. You might see\u00a0service members in full dress whites and women wearing formal gowns flowinginto ahotel for a lavish\u00a0event. Even for those who aren\u2019t sentimental, it’s a reminder that these\u00a0are the people who put their lives on the line for everyone else.<\/p>\n

On the downtown waterfront don’t\u00a0miss Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin. Nauticus is a huge marine-themed science center and museum that features hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, aquarium, simulator experiences and many educational programs. Battleship Wisconsin, meanwhile, is\u00a0the largest battleship built by the U.S. Navy. Visitors\u00a0can overnight aboard the Wisconsin and sleep in the original berthing of the sailors and live like a sailor of yesteryear.\u00a0Elsewhere around town is\u00a0the Naval base. It\u2019s a city unto itself. The sight of all of the ships, planes and helicopters makes all the movies and news reels eerily real.<\/p>\n

\"Glass

Glass Wheel Studio in Norfolk’s Arts District | Photo courtesy of Glass Wheel Studio<\/p><\/div>\n

Around town<\/strong><\/h3>\n

But there\u2019s plenty else to Norfolk. In the summer, almost every weekend there\u2019s a festival of some sort including the Mid-Summer Fantasy Festival happening July 29-31 and the Latino Music Festival happening August 13. The Botanical Garden, meanwhile, is 175 acres of serenity and beauty with 50 themed gardens, and is surrounded by water on three sides. Treat yourself by walking its 12 miles of paved pathways, hop on and off the tram or see it from a boat. There are benches to sit at and reflect and idyllic spots for a picnic. Kids will love WOW \u2013 World of Wonders: A Children\u2019s Adventure Garden, where they can let lose and enjoy themselves and splash around in200 fountains. The Virginia Zoo is also in Norfolk. Check out the Trail of the Tiger exhibit which includes numerous large animals such as Malayan Tigers, orangutans, white-cheeked gibbons and more.<\/p>\n

Last year the arts district was officially christened as NEON, New Energy of Norfolk. It includes the Chrysler Museum of Art which has a collection of 30,000 objects and more than 50 galleries of paintings, glass, sculpture, photography and decorative arts. But the buzz these days is over\u00a0the museum’s\u00a0Glass Studio. You can take in a free glassmaking demonstration Tuesday through Sunday at noon, or do your own thing in a class or workshop. NEON also includes\u00a0colorful murals, sculptures, a comedy theater, restaurants, the Virginia Symphony, Harrison Opera House, Wells Theater, and a concert venue.<\/p>\n

\"Mermaid

Mermaid Winery | Photo courtesy of Mermaid Winery<\/p><\/div>\n

Drunk history<\/h3>\n

History buffs will be right at home in the Freemason, Chelsea, and Ghent districts. The stately homes and churches from a bygone era and ample leafy green streets create a comfort and calm that\u2019s palpable. Stroll the neighborhoods for a bit of a treasure hunt. You\u2019ll unearth all kinds of gems from art galleries, antique shops and boutiques including the state\u2019s first urban winery, aptly named the Mermaid Winery, which is made from locally grown and California grapes. Beer lovers won\u2019t be disappointed either. There are a handful of breweries, including the Smartmouth Brewing Company on the banks of the Elizabeth River. Smartmouth produces some 250 barrels of craft beer a month. Do stop by. You\u2019ll find a relaxed atmosphere, withfolks hanging out at tables outside or inside chilling. You don\u2019t need a babysitter; not only do you see families with kids, you might even see Fido, as dogs are allowed. It\u2019s casual, cool. If the mood strikes you, feel free to draw or share your thoughts on the large chalkboard on the back wall.<\/p>\n

\"Handsome

Handsome Biscuit | Photo courtesy of Handsome Biscuit<\/p><\/div>\n

Virginia is for eaters<\/h3>\n

One thing you won\u2019t have to worry about is where to eat. The Handsome Biscuit is the place to go for breakfast. Expect to wait outside in a line as early as 8:30AM on Saturday mornings. You won\u2019t complain when you hear the person in front of you say they drove 20 miles just for the food. You\u2019ll be too busy bopping to the music\u2014reggae, Mary J or cool jazz. The Handsome Biscuit has wonderful combinations. Take for example the A.C. Slawter, pulled pork BBQ, apple coleslaw and Lupo hot sauce in between a sweet potato biscuit, or the Bleu Blazer, fried chicken with spicy pickled red cabbage and blue cheese dressing. How fast can you say um, good?<\/p>\n

Keep the culinary streak going with lunch at the hip downtown eatery, Field Guide. Sample the Privateer, a root beer brisket sandwich with sweet tea pickles, arugula and smoked cheddar. Come dinner time the culinary choices are really tough. At Luna Maya, sample South American and Mexican fare derived from family recipes of the Bolivian sisters who own it. Meanwhile, Supper Southern Morsels, will nearly do you in, between the plethora of cocktails and pleasers like deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and crab gumbo, chicken fried steak, and all manner of goodness. Don’t\u00a0leave Norfolk without eatingat Freemason Abbey; there\u2019s something to be said for eating in a 142-year old renovated church. Norfolk has an advantage over some places. It has superb food at very affordable prices. You can have your cake and eat it too.<\/p>\n

\"Cape

Cape Henry Lighthouse at Virginia Beach | Flickr CC: m01229<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Parting shots<\/h3>\n

Another good thing about Norfolk is its location. It\u2019s just about a 30 minute drive to Virginia Beach, depending on traffic. It\u2019s a short drive to ColonialWilliamsburg and Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Along with the lovely Sheraton Waterside<\/a> and the Norfolk Waterside Marriott<\/a>, there is an array of accommodations, including bed and breakfasts.<\/p>\n

One thing you\u2019ll remember from a Norfolk visit is how nice everybody was. Not only are people quick to say good morning, if you ask for directions, a retiree might get off at your stop on the light rail to make sure you get to where you\u2019re going, or somebody else might get off their bike and walk with you until you arrive at your destination. Imagine you mention to the cab driver that you\u2019re from out of town and writing an article and he shuts off the meter and gives you a private 30-minute, narrated tour around town. Norfolk\u2019s that kind of place.<\/p>\n

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