Sail Harborfest
By Norfolk CVB
06/11/2008
Ships from countries around the world including Italy, Brazil, Ecuador,
Spain and the Netherlands have been invited to Norfolk’s waterfront
for this speculator event every June. Come enjoy an outdoor festival at
Town Point Park with fireworks, live music and great food.Contact Information:
t: view phone 757-664-6620
e: view email mhopper@norfolkcvb.com
w: view URL http://www.norfolkcvb.com
- Cruise Norfolk on Carnival Cruise Lines or Royal Caribbean International
- Eat at any restaurant on Restaurant Row
- Tour of Rowena’s Cake Factory
- Tasty Treats at Dourmar’s, Home of the ice cream cone
- Baseball at Harbor Park
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
DAY 1: Thursday
P.M. Tour the Macarthur Memorial and discover the life and career of
a five star General of the Army. Located in Downtown Norfolk’s
restored 1850’s City Hall, the complex contains a museum, theater and
special exhibit galleries.
P.M. Dine at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant & Tavern. The congregation
of the Second Presbyterian Church originally dedicated the
structure as a church in 1873. In 1988, renovation began on the 135
year-old church to refurbish the building into a restaurant.
DAY 2: Friday
A.M. Take a bus tour of the world’s largest naval installation, Naval
Station Norfolk. A knowledgeable, active duty Navy guide will board
your motor coach and give a narrated tour of the Base.
A.M. Come explore an outdoor festival on the water. Tall Ships open
for tours after the Parade of Sails for visitors to explore the decks and
talk to international sailors. Historical re-enactments from the
Colonial Era and the 1908 Jamestown Exposition, sailing demonstrations,
art shows, theater performances and musical events will capture
groups of all ages.
P.M. Parade of Sails - come aboard the Spirit of Norfolk for the
Parade of Sails with a buffet. Watch tall ships from around the world
sail down the Elizabeth River in a spectacular two-hour parade. You
will have the best view of the harbor, with 700 boats and vessels to
see, as well as seven tall ships.
DAY 3: Saturday
A.M. Tour Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Hampton
Roads Naval Museum. Nauticus is a fun and exciting interactive science
and technology center exploring the power of the sea. It features
more than 150 exhibits, films and exotic aquatic life. The Hampton
Roads Naval Museum introduces you to over 200 years of naval history
in Hampton Roads. Located next to Nauticus is the Battleship
Wisconsin, the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. N