Catnip Cat Cafe

Go on a multicultural adventure when you visit the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. This museum is housed in a 1908 Tudor style home on a twelve acre estate along the Lafayette River. Within its walls, you will discover an amazingly eclectic collection of Western and Asian art. Numerous cultures are represented, with some dating all the way back to 200 BC. Marvel at attractions and exhibits that features English and European paintings and ceramics as well as Chinese bronze statues, Persian rugs, French and Italian textiles, and ivory carvings, among many other stunning pieces.

Remember having tea parties when you were a kid? Well, now you can enjoy the real thing when you visit Rowena's. This charming venue offers light lunch menu items but the real focus here is having the experience of enjoying some afternoon tea. The basic tea service includes jam, and lemon or raspberry curd, plus a pot of tea. Other services include scones, cakes and other sweets like fruit and finger sandwiches. You can bring the kids along so they can enjoy the special children's tea service. Also, don't forget to check out the gourmet gift shop.

Kelly's Tavern is one of those rare places where you feel instantly comfortable the moment you walk in the door. This nightlife venue is located in the city's trendy Ghent area and offers a great lunch menu that includes burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches. When the day winds down, though, Kelly's draws in a wide variety of patrons that range from young professionals to students to college professors, and more. The mood is always so inviting that no matter where you come from, you'll fit right in!

Travel back in time to get a taste of what life was like in Norfolk in the 1700s when you visit the Willoughby-Baylor House. Constructed in 1794, this federal townhouse tells the story of the city's beginnings through the creative use of its décor and ambiance. The house museum and its property also features a lovely flower and herb garden as well as other interesting amenities that help paint a classic picture of how Norfolk's forefathers lived.