Wednesday, August 30, 2017

10 miles of Norfolk VA




  For the last couple weeks we have ventured to Norfolk the city next door and took advantage of their summer kids program.  While there since I paid for the ferry and parking (optional) I like to get my money's worth so we toured the city as well.  On foot of course because that's FREE!


We racked almost ten miles that day but I packed our lunch, some snacks and plenty of water to keep us going.



  This city has so many neat spots I knew of and some we just stumbled on coincidentally.

We checked out some street art and they decided to strike a pose.

 It's hard work realizing that the walk has only just begun...

 We saw a mermaid or two.  We are going to go back and look for some more.  Although after some research apparently there are 130 and I doubt we will get to all of them.
They sure are neat to see because they vary so much.


In a quiet little neighborhood we found this running train in the front yard.  My kids stood there for awhile.  I don't know how often the train runs but I'm glad my kids were in the right place at the right time.


We even visited The Pagoda for some impromptu pictures.


We plan on making another visit or two to Norfolk and I can't wait to share with you what we see!  

Do you re-visit neighboring towns? Play tourist in your own city?  What is one place you keep going back to that's close?

40 comments:

  1. This is such a fun idea! We honestly don't get out and visit the little towns around us but this makes me want to!

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  2. I am impressed with your step count! This sounds like a fun time! If we're ever in Norfolk, I'll keep this in mind.

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  3. This sounds like it was such a fun day out; a lovely way to spend quality time with the kids AND get your steps in (look at that count!). Great photos, girl. I'm glad you had a wonderful time. :)

    Christie's Take on Life. xx

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  5. Pictures are lovely it means you guys had an amazing time. Loved the post.

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  6. Sounds like you had a great time! Yes, we do take the kids to new places every other weekend, or at least try to! It's so much discovering new places and fun things to do with them!

    Belle | www.OneAwesomeMomma.com

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  7. Norfolk is a city I've always wanted to visit, if only for the historical aspect alone. Thanks for the push!

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    1. Well put it on your list or the area in general. It would be nice to meet you!

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  8. Lovely street art - love than painted blue bench. Walking is my favorite activity.

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  9. I've from Richmond, VA so I have spent a lot of time Norfolk - you stumbled across some great finds. We now live in Indianapolis, IN so I am always on mini explorations trying to see what the city, and nearby towns, have to offer! Always tends to be a fun day trip.

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    1. I'm not originally from here but been here for over 10 years. I love Richmond. Seems like all the cool fun, hip things are there!!

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  10. im a big tourist in my own town Ottawa Canada as i just moved here from Asia so everything is new including food and culture! i love exploring! www.crayonized.com

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  11. I love the photo of you striking a pose with the street art! I enjoy staycations and finding new places to explore where I live and adjacent towns!

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  12. Thanks for the inspiration. I don't live too far from Norfolk, just a car ride away. My daughter would definitely love to see the mermaids and the pagoda. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. It seems like you guys had a really good time. I plan to explore new locations with my son when he's old enough to understand what's going on and appreciate it.

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  14. The Pagoda reminds me of somewhere in Asia. This trip looks like it was fun!

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  15. What a fun day out and about. I loved seeing your photos and how you're enjoying the final days of summer!

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  16. Yes we do play tourists in our town and often so. We take the metro and go down town and visit all the tourist places and sometimes go for an ice cream!

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  18. Lovely pictures! Can't agree more. I love visiting tourist places around.Looks like you guys had a fun day!

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  19. Wow! Looks like you had an amazing time on your trip!

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  20. My daughter went to college in Virginia. It is such a beautiful state.

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  21. Looks like indeed a great and fun day for you and the kids. I love the street art strike-a-pose that you did! I guess I will try playing tourist in my own city too. - ANOSA

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  22. Norfolk sounds like a cool city to visit. I do play tourist in my own city! I have lived in Edinburgh and moved away but everytime I come back, I take my camera and go on a stroll to rediscover it!

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  23. I was in D.C. this summer and walked 20,000 steps one day! It is nice to be on vacation and actually still be exercising while sight seeing!

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  24. What an awesome outing. I am highly surprised that you managed to get your kids to walk. Mine is so spoiled, he'd start complaining after like 5 minutes. (Unless it's Disneyland we're walking though) Go figure....

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  25. The street art in that place is so amazing. A beautiful place to walk around without getting tired.

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  26. This city looks really beautiful no doubt you had a great experience.

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  27. Even I bought a Fitbit last week and it's kind of getting addictive to watch the steps and complete the tasks . Chandresh

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  28. Such a nice place to bond with the kids. Indeed a time to appreciate the beauty of mother nature and at the same time have that little exercise by walking that far. - ANOSA

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  29. Very nice photos. wow you did a lot of walking and seen many fabulous places in Norfolk.

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  30. The steps count. Wow, it sure feels good after the walking exercise.

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  31. Wow you sure did a lot of walking! I love exploring neighboring cities as well, it's so much fun!

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  32. I love visiting new places, also around my town! You sure had lot of fun, Norfolk has so many cute things to see!

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  33. My daughter would definitely love the mermaids there. I would be cool visiting the Pagoda. Looks like you had a great time.

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  34. We have visited Destiny Beach Florida so many times. We do like it, because it is a perfect place to relax. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. This is a fun activity with kids!The pictures tell it all!

    Jane @ www.thismamablogs.com
    I blog about my journey to changing my life and financial freedom

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  36. Well you know I love my street art so I love the look of the all the street art murals and benches. Plus how fun that you found some mermaids as well x

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  37. I have a friend who lives in Norfolk,VA. I need to make a trip to visit her soon.

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  38. It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Norfolk Virginia. I have never been there but my kids have and they had a blast. There is so much to see and do there. I didn't know there was so many mermaids there. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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