All Family Fun in Norfolk, VA | 13 Activities

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Norfolk Norfolk Botanical Garden

★★★★☆ 4.8 (8756)

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Norfolk World of Reptiles and Friends

Norfolk TRex Playland

★★★★☆ 4.1 (155)

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Norfolk Mission Laser 757

★★★★☆ 4.9 (295)

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Norfolk Curtain Calls Xscape

★★★★★ 5 (112)

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While You're in Norfolk

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Parks & Nature

Pagoda & Oriental Garden

Museums & Culture

Fort Norfolk
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Chrysler Museum of Art
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Ocean View Station Museum

Attractions

Wishing Tree
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Nauticus
Ocean View Beach Park
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Neon District

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TRex Playland

Is locally owned and family operated, with the owner personally involved in operations including making pizza at the snack bar
The facility features color-coded wristbands to separate toddlers from older children, allowing staff to effectively manage age-appropriate play areas

VR64 Arcade / New World VR

Offers over 150 VR gaming options plus traditional arcade games, making it one of the largest VR arcade collections in a single venue
The venue provides specialized barrel chairs for seated VR experiences, specifically designed as a beginner-friendly introduction to VR for first-time users

Curtain Calls Xscape

Is Norfolk's only escape room facility, making it a unique monopoly in the local entertainment market
The venue customizes escape room experiences for special occasions, including creating custom puzzle boxes and incorporating personalized elements like engraved rings for proposals

Virginia Zoo

Will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026 with special events, discounts, and giveaways
The zoo houses 700+ animals representing 150+ species in open-air exhibits

Asia - Trail of the Tiger

Virginia Zoo is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026 with special events, discounts, and giveaways throughout the year
The Asia - Trail of the Tiger exhibit is the primary attraction, featuring tigers as a flagship species

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World of Reptiles and Friends

Tropical Encounters serves over 2 million visitors annually, making it one of the most heavily visited attractions at Como Zoo
The exhibit features Chloe the sloth as a named resident animal, creating a memorable focal point that is frequently mentioned by visitors

Nauticus

USS Wisconsin battleship can be explored for several hours, with visitors able to spend half a day or more touring the ship alongside the museum exhibits
Offers dual experiences - both an interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits and a historic battleship tour - included in a single admission price

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

The museum covers 237 years of Hampton Roads Naval history, spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern day
Visitors can tour the USS Wisconsin BB-64 battleship, including access to crawl inside one of the massive gun turrets to learn its operational mechanics

Ocean View Station Museum

The museum preserves a restored car from a famous roller coaster that was demolished in a movie scene, an artifact with dual significance as both theme park history and film history
Nearly every native of the Norfolk area has a personal connection to Ocean View's history, with many locals knowing someone who was an extra in the film where the roller coaster was blown up

Mission Laser 757

Maintains a 4.9 star rating across 295 reviews, demonstrating exceptional consistency in customer satisfaction for a laser tag venue
The venue features multiple game modes including friendly fire team play to keep gameplay fresh and engaging throughout parties and group events

ParTees 3D Glowgolf

Features a Candy Land themed mini golf course with 3D backlight glow-in-the-dark technology, requiring players to wear 3D glasses to fully experience the course design
The course includes a scavenger hunt element integrated into the scorecard, adding an interactive gameplay component beyond traditional mini golf

Bogey’s 757

Bogey's 757 combines a traditional 18-hole putt putt course with an indoor golf simulator featuring 25 virtual courses, offering year-round play regardless of weather
The course features creative and interactive holes with clever putting instructions at each hole, distinguishing it from traditional mini golf experiences

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