Known as a Navy hub and vital port city, Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant destination on the water, with seven meandering miles of Chesapeake Bay beachfront and another 144 miles of shoreline along the Elizabeth River, Lake Whitehurst, and the Bay. But the nearly 350-year-old city is more than its maritime attractions.
It's a bustling metropolis brimming with road trip-worthy meals, fascinating history, and a top-notch art scene.
GET TO GHENT
Mermaids follow you throughout your journey in Norfolk. Since 1999, they've been a sort of mascot, visible all over the city. You can even paint your own mermaid to take home at Mermaid Factory in the charming historical neighborhood of Ghent.
When in Ghent, pop into Crudo Nudo for tapas. The cozy spot has convenient hours for lunch or predinner noshing, and their Taste of Spain board, filled with honey-drizzled manchego, warm olives, crispy salt cod fritters, quicostopped hummus, and carrots with harissa yogurt, is the perfect choice for two. Try it with a glass of txakoli, a lightly effervescent wine from the Basque region of Spain.
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