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Bordered by the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay, it is obvious why Norfolk has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Home to the world's largest naval base and the largest military alliance one might think that Norfolk is just like any other military town across the country. However, a closer look would reveal why Norfolk is known as the historic, urban, financial, and cultural center of the Hampton Roads region. There are so many attractions to talk about in Norfolk but a few deserve a mention.
Naticus and the USS Wisconsin, a reclaimed battleship that has now been converted to a nautical Museum.
Norfolk Botanical Gardens, over 150 acres of plants, play areas for children, butterfly gardens, wildlife, and a rose garden to adore.
Chrysler Museum of Art, features a collection of over 30,000 objects spanning over 5000 years of world history.
MacArthur Center, a 3 story mall with Nordstrom's and Dillards as the anchor stores but also has over 140 other upscale stores, an 18 theater cinema, and at its opening featured over 25 shoe stores!
Granby Street, also known as the historic commercial corridor of Norfolk, and also the community heart of the city, has been undergoing major redevelopment for the past five years. Today,it is a popular hangout with theaters, restaurants, and businesses.
Harbor Park, home of the Norfolk Tides our minor league baseball team. The Tides are the International League AAA farm team for the Baltimore Orioles.
Norfolk Scope an indoor arena that serves as a venue of major events including the Norfolk Admirals our minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Virginia Zoo, a 65 acre zoo with a Siberian Tiger, a White Rhino, elephants, and Giraffes.
Town Point Park, plays host to a wide variety of annual events from Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo ( Cajun Food Festival), Norfolk Jazz Festival, Wine Festivals, and many more.
Colleges and Universities, Norfolk is home to Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University, Virginia Wesleyan College, and Eastern Virginia Medical School and Tidewater Community College Norfolk Campus.
The public school system comprises of 5 high schools, 8 middle schools, 34 elementary schools, and 9 special-purpose/preschools.
Religious schools located in the City include St. Pius X Catholic School, Holy Trinity Parish School, Alliance Christian School, Christ the King School, St Patrick Catholic School, and Norfolk Christian School.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, and the Lake Taylor Hospital. The City is also home to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
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