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The two of you feel like escaping, but don't really have the time to get away for long. Perhaps just getting off dry land will make you both feel like you've gotten away from it all. A fun way to do that is to hop aboard the Carrie B Showboat for an unforgettable romantic date. You'll travel on the Carrie B, a 19th century Mississippi Riverboat as you take in the sights of the Norfolk waterfront. You'll be both informed and entertained by the riverboat's captain as he points out areas of interest along the way.

A great performance is always noteworthy, but when it takes place on the stage of the Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater, it takes on a deeper, more elegant quality. This impressive 2,500-seat venue is the definition of luxurious. This is the home of the Virginia Symphony and also features a variety of other entertainment and presentations that include ballets, popular Broadway shows, Norfolk forum lectures as well as concerts from a wide variety of artists. So, if you're looking for a truly unforgettable performance, you'll find it at the equally unforgettable Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater.

The kids will go absolutely wild when you take them to visit the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The Great Dismal has the impressive distinction of serving as the home of more mammals than any other local preserve. Among the more popular residents are the black bears and the endangered Dismal Swamp shrew. The refuge sprawls out 750 miles and includes Lake Drummond