This is an in-depth museum on General MacArthur and the wars of his time. For a history buff,…read moreit's a great visit with lots of text exhibits and a few artifacts. The final resting place of him and his wife is solemn and appropriate. A lot of this museum is paid for by Norfolk taxpayers, so you can decide if that's appropriate. It's in need of an update to be a more modern museum. It's also odd that the exhibits in the two buildings seem to be different versions of the same thing.

General Douglas MacArthur was America's war hero for over 52 years and a Norfork, Va hometown…read morefavorite. This memorial is a stunning lifetime tribute as well as a final resting place to an individual (and his 2nd wife) who fought and succeeded in four(4) major wars. A 5-star rating for one of our own 5-star generals well-earned especially since the entire site has FREE Admission for 1. The history/tribute museum 2. A 34 minute biographical movie 3. Memorial/crypts 4. The research library Don't miss this site and it is a worthwhile side trip if ever visiting Virginia Beach too. Plan to spend at least 2 hours which includes the 34 minute movie.......However, be aware: 1. Its closed Sunday and Monday 2. You will need to pay for parking which runs around $4 per hour.

I think I heard about this attraction before, but never really knew it was super close to me…read more Well, visiting friends Saturday night, and this attraction was a topic of discussion. I looked up the address and saw it was only 15 minutes away. Usually evvvverything is located in VAB and that's a 25 - 30 min ride easily and a toll cost. But this Wonderland was worth the visit. I checked out their FB page before visiting. Well it was about 9pm when my husbae and I decided to visit. Santa was there on Saturday from 5pm to 8pm... we just missed him... awwwe! It would have been nice to see him, but it's all good. We approached the street from the main road (Dock Landing) and cars were double parked leading up the house. Well we found a space and walked about five minutes to the house. Yes! The house! The Wonderland is a home transformed into a miniature Christmas Town or a miniature Coleman's Nursey (if you are from the area, you should remember this throwback). The weather was a beauty on Saturday night and as we approached the walk up, others took advantage of this beauty of a night as well. The land is massive. About 50 people or more were visiting at the same time and not one time did the Wonderland become over crowded. We were able to move around with ease. This is a nice attraction for yourself, a date, family or with friends. You cannot be the cost... FREE! They do however accept donations. Tis the season... Have fun and enjoy life :)

My first Yelp Elite outing and it didn't disappoint! Thanks for awarding me a ticket Xerxes…read more This annual adults-only networking event raises funds for the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast through business support and community awareness. Assembled at the Waterside Sheraton, it featured a silent auction, games, raffle, live band, photo spot, wine pull, full bar and a one of a kind tasting experience; local chefs offered celebrity judges and event-goers small plates of unique desserts and savory hors d'oeuvres using Girl Scout cookies as key ingredients. Competing for this year's judges and attendees choice awards were Cyprus Grille, The Dirty Buffalo, Handsome Biscuit, Hilton Norfolk The Main, Il Giardino Ristorante, Kroc Center, Mixxer's Kitchen, RJ's Cafe and Catering, Salvatore's Pizzeria, Sheraton Norfolk, The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar, Spirit Cruises, Sysco Hampton Roads and Waterside. Check-in was fabulous, especially when they said "he's a Yelp VIP." I don't get that kind of respect, even in my own house. I proceeded to the silent auction; ~60 items on tables in a sequestered partitioned area. Before I browsed, I wanted a drink. The complimentary selection of beer, wine, hard seltzer, and cocktails/mocktails was diverse and of good quality but I waited in line for 20+ min to get it. The more time bidders spend waiting in line, the less they're bidding, especially when they're not buzzed! I'd suggest giving every attendee a drink at check-in (next year). At 630p, the partition was removed to reveal a live band ("NoiD") playing on-stage. While some thought they may be a tad loud, they were tight musically and vocally, playing songs in a variety of genres and decades in front of a spacious ballroom with lots of seating and cocktail rounds adorned with centerpieces made from GS cookie boxes, what else? The center seating area was strategically surrounded by tasting tables full of sweet and savory delights in addition to a corner turkey carving station with cornbread, rolls and mashed potato bar. My favorite tastings: thin mint panna cotta by Handsome Biscuit (*judge's award: best dessert); do-si-do Mediterranean lamb with dumplings by the Cyprus grille (*people's choice best savory); Smores Macaron and Samoa Spicy Shrimp with fruit salsa by Hilton Main; Frankenstein brownie by Sysco (*judge's award best in show) Other winners: Savannah Smiles Crab bale by Mixer's Kitchen (judge's award best savory); Mini Samoa Pudding Cake by Dirty Buffalo (people's choice best dessert) Perhaps the best part of the evening was seeing some familiar faces while also meeting and hanging out with new Yelp friends; when in Rome with Yelpers, you discuss the food!!! The entire event experience satisfied my tastebuds and nourished my soul. What's more? It was a good time for a great cause. Dilly dilly!!!

Why didn't I book this venue when I got married?! The half moon cruise terminal is an absolute…read moreperfect choice to host an event! I was lucky enough to win tickets to this event. I've heard great things about this soiree from people who have gone previously. When you first walk in ...you checked in and helped yourself to some starters. Cheese, grapes, beef lumping, etc. They had an open bar of wine and simple beverages. There were different tables set up for the silent auctions. The reception area was nicely put. Around the reception area was where different chefs from different restaurants sat up their tables. Each one represented their restaurant in their own unique way. They had singers with a band to set the tone of the party. My favorite part was trying the food. Each chef had to make a dish using girl scout cookies. Out of all the restaurants FARM FRESH caught my taste buds. It completely threw me off. Their dish had crispy bacon with mint and sweet potatoes, pork, gravy, and crispy onions. It def was my favorite dish. The other food was mediocre, besides Cyprus Grille. Their dish was delicious as well. I enjoyed this event and hope to go again next year.

In 2002, local artist Sam Welty painted a very popular mural titled "Great America Number 1: A…read moreTribute to American Heroes" on the wall of the of the former Flagship Inn, which now a Howard Johnson Hotel. In 2016, after deteriorating, the hotel painted over the mural, to the dismay of Welty. Welty wanted to repaint the mural but the hotel would not allow him to do so. Welty ended up finding a new location for his mural. It covers two buildings spanning from 19th to 20th Streets on Pacific Avenue. The new mural, which was completed in the summer of 2017, is very impressive and is dedicated to fallen military heroes. Unlike the original mural, which only showed the Navy. This one has all 5 branches of the military represented along with some public servants. During the mural's dedication, Welty invited families of fallen heroes to written the names of their loved ones that paid the ultimate sacrifice on the mural. He said "This mural belongs to all of us. I invite everyone who has lost someone in the line of duty to come and claim it as their own." If you want to get out and take a closer look, there is metered street parking and a few commercial lots and garages within walking distance that you can park at to visit here. The meters cost about $2/ hour and the lots vary in price depending on what is going on and the season. I parked on the street adjacent to the mural and just walked over. The mural depicts a Marine, a firefighter, a police officer, an Army solider, a rescue swimmer, an Air Force senior officer, a pilot, and a canine handler with his dog. The colors used and the detail of this mural is astonishing. It is something that you really have to see to believe. This is one of my new favorite murals and you will see the names of some real heroes on it, by their family members, as Welty requested. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other boardwalk attractions, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would start with the King Neptune Statue and the Naval Aviation Memorial to name just a few.

For this event to be the first ever, they hit a major league homerun!…read more We arrived about 645pm and the event kicked off at 7 p.m. Free parking was offered right next to the Courtyard...within walking distance so this was a plus! We walked in the building and immediately was greeted by the PTA President of W.H. Taylor. She seemed very excited about the event and stressed to us that it's their first event as they are trying to work out kinks in order to make this night successful. Of course it was no issue to us and we understood and waited patiently to be checked in. They ran out of owl paddles to be used for bidding. But one of the helpers quickly transformed one for me. Downstairs featured a live auction as well as their setup for the mystery cooking competition that was taking place later on that evening. It was setup like something that you would see on TV. There were 3 stations for the chefs to do their thing and seating for the live audience. There was also a photographer downstairs that was available to take your still shots behind a beautiful gold backdrop. But the main attractions were upstairs...the tastings!! The room not even larger than a standard hotel conference room featured at least 10 vendors. Vendors included: Jessy's Taco Bistro, La Bella Ghent, Pendulum, Supper and others. Beer tasting samples from O'Connor were in the lobby alongside cash bars. In another conference room of some sort was the silent bid auction. The second floor were the action was taking place was pretty much standing room only. The temperature was super hot and borderline uncomfortable. But luckily someone saw a need to open all the Windows on the floor...what a relief! Overall, everyone seemed super excited for the night. We even met some of the parents, administrators and employees of W.H. Taylor. And we were well received and complimented by them all. It seemed as though they didn't expect "outsiders" of the school to attend. When I mentioned we were apart of the Yelp community they were in total shock like in a great way. Not only was this event sold out but the vendors featured some great eats. My favs Pendulum and Jessy's! I'd say this event was a huge success!! It started off with 100% in attendance and then the live auction...insane bids all for a great cause!! I don't know if a 100% percent of the proceeds go back to the school but if so I'm sure this fundraiser will return next year and years to come. I'm glad I was a part of their first event and so looking forward to next year. I'm looking forward to more of a variety of tastings and perhaps a larger room/venue. Have fun | enjoy life

Loved visiting this location! Borjo coffee was so good! I got a hot hazelnut latte…read moreIt was very clean and people were so nice, kind, and super friendly! Wish I live close to here!

Have a taste of the India flair at the India Fest! Here are a few key things to know:…read more * Most of the clothing + jewelry are for girls/women little choice for men it was very hard to find stuff. Clothing areas were piles of attire on tables that were grab and buy. Some were more organized. * Get at least $10 in tickets for 1 person $20 was bit much better for 2 people. The prices of food ranged from $2- $7 with a fair blend of appetizers, meals, & drinks. * Food was good and flavorful but one dish I had discovered a long hair...apart from that a great discovery into Indian cuisine. Would've been nice to know what places locally serve food besides Nawab. * Seating is terrible, people kept stealing chairs from neighboring tables. Some hawked tables for 20 minutes and after an hour still sitting in the same spot! People were careless just pulling chairs without asking and at one point someone had their food knocked out of their hand without apology. * Go to watch the dancing and entertainment that was very good to see * Also go to check out the beautiful clothing of the people that were lavishly adorned. Some articles of clothing I had no idea what they were called...a difference between the names of clothes and what we the traditional male V female dress.

Definitely a good festival to attend each year. They've had them in the past in Norfolk but after…read moreexplosive growth with vendors and attendees they held their last event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. It's all things about India and some. If you decide to check them out in 2015, expect the event to be in the October/November time frame. They have everything from Bollywood performances, fashion shows, vendors representing various businesses and of course, food. You do have to pay for food when you're at the event but the best part is that this event is free to attend. If you like to learn about other cultures this is something that you'll enjoy. Good job to the Asian Indians of Hampton Roads for putting this event on each year.

I was originally super excited to check out this coffee shop that so many of my yelp friends…read moreenjoyed. The parking situation is a gravel road with a good bit of parking spots. In the backyard of the house, there's a playground and picnic tables, making this a cute spot to bring the little ones while you enjoy a treat outside too. Of course, I ordered a Lavender Honey Latte because that's just my go to. It was beautifully and perfectly crafted! It was so delicious. At the end of the cup, I was debating ordering another because it was that good! I also order the breakfast bowl, but wish I hadn't. I knocked off one star due to the poor food experience. I waited maybe 15 mins or so for my food to be ready (no biggy as I wasn't in a rush). But when I bit into my food, it was cold. The eggs were inedible. The bacon was chilled and I guess served in syrup. The avocado was perfectly ripe. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the breakfast bowl, especially not this for $15+ dollars. If I visit again, I'll stick with the lattes and skip the food!

I haven't been here since it changed from Sawdust Road. I absolutely love the drive out to Pungo,…read moreso decided on Sunday morning to take the drive out and give Corduroy a try! For a Sunday at 9AM, it was not busy which was great since I was on a time crunch. It's an old, rustic farmhouse that when you walk in, truly feels like you're walking into someone's home. I ordered an iced latte with their homemade strawberry syrup and almond milk, and my friend got a black cold brew. The strawberry syrup was incredible. Not too sweet, and it was the PERFECT addition to my usual coffee order. 10/10 recommend for you strawberry fans. The food menu looked fantastic, but I was not hungry so we settled for the liquid diet this morning. But, the burrito and the pimento BLT definitely caught my eye for next time. The inside is super cute, with such a cool vibe. It would be a great place to come back with my laptop to get work done! We sat outside before it started to get too hot, and it truly felt like we were at someones house, drinking coffee on their porch. Such a cozy vibe. I loved this spot.

Free and open to the public from 12 noon till 2 PM. Had an amazing time. Got me some bourbon,…read morechicken dirty rice and some roasted corn. Bring your money because it ain't cheap. I hope you enjoy the Bayou bonbon festival starting today at 5 o'clock running till the weekend. This is amazing.

Never really gone to the festival before. BUT from 12-2 they have a free time first day from what…read moreI see so I decided to check it out. MAN IT WAS JUMPING! The food out there was sooooo good. I got jambalaya and a shrimp po boy? Fire. Music? Amazing either way what was going on as a perfect complement. And ngl. I just enjoy an experience that caters to everyone well. I'd go again, but I think if I did I would just do it for the free 12- 2 again. I didn't get to see anything that would make it worth it for me yet, but I was just there for a short period. So maybe I needed more time. We'll see next year!