Norfolk, VA Attractions
»Naval Station Norfolk
75 ships and 134 aircraft were ported here, they are along side one of the 13 piers inside of one of the 11 hangars for repair, refit and training. This provided the crew an opportunity to be with their families as the Navy crews while on duty are usually set off to sea for a long period of time. NS Norfolk is homeport to aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, large amphibious ships, submarines, a variety of supply and logistic ships, C-2 Greyhounds, C-9 Sky train II, Seahawk Helicopters and many more.
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»Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden was started off by a young horticulturalist, Frederic Heutte and Thomas P. Thompson, Norfolk City Manager 19-35-1938. The fondness of azaleas and suitable weather for the plants was what prompted Huette and Thompson to pursue the idea of an azalea garden to rival those of Charleston in S.C., which even during the depression years drew throngs of tourists annually. The city of Norfolk then provided Huette and Thompson with a seventy five acre section of high, wooded ground and another seventy five acres of the Little Creek reservoir to establish a city garden.
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»Spirit of Norfolk
The Spirit of Norfolk is a cruise liner that takes in more than 400 people at a time. It is the largest ship that cruises the harbor and has two climate control decks. Situated at the waterfront, the Spirit of Norfolk is one of the best ways to travel around the Elizabeth River where you can take in Norfolk’s beautiful and scenic surroundings. And the cruise allows you to suspend yourself from reality for a few hours while the staffs on board pamper you with the most delectable food and fine dining.
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