Norfolk, Virginia
As a destination that welcomes well over 100,000 meeting and convention attendees each year, Norfolk is certainly a place that’s worth exploring to the fullest during downtime. Best of all, the city is home to many free attractions and activities that provide insight into our region’s history, culture and incredible arts scene.
Winding through multiple neighborhoods along the Elizabeth River, the ERT is a 10.5-mile walkable and bikeable pathway. Grab a coffee at Neptune’s Fury, then turn right on the ERT to journey past the Battleship Wisconsin, Pagoda and much more. Here’s a full guide of things to do on the ERT.
Offering free entry as well as free parking, the Chrysler Museum is a cultural enclave featuring more than 30,000 original works of art. Peruse the McKinnon Galleries of Modern and Contemporary Art showcasing internationally renowned artists like Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keeffe. The museum is also home to one of America’s top glass collections.
The Perry Glass Studio, a part of the Chrysler Museum of Art and located just across the street, brings the museum’s internationally acclaimed glass collection to life by showing visitors the process of creating these masterpieces. They offer free narrated glassblowing demonstrations Tuesday through Sunday at noon.
