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Norfolk Botanical Garden
A stunning botanical oasis offering year-round beauty, seasonal light displays, and elegant event venues.
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A stunning botanical oasis offering year-round beauty, seasonal light displays, and elegant event venues.
Norfolk Botanical Garden is a premier botanical garden and tourist attraction in Norfolk, Virginia, celebrated for its lush landscapes and exceptional visitor experiences. It features extensive gardens, walkways, and water features that create a picturesque setting. The garden is renowned for its annual Garden of Lights holiday event, with elaborate light displays, music, and food vendors. It also serves as a sought-after venue for weddings and special events, with dedicated staff providing attentive service. Reviews highlight its beauty, family-friendly atmosphere, and seasonal offerings, making it a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike.
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Access to 155 acres of themed gardens, walking trails, and seasonal displays for self-guided tours and photography.
Annual attractions like Garden of Lights with holiday themes, music, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
Beautiful settings such as the Renaissance Court and rose garden gazebos for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations.
Workshops, tours, and activities focused on horticulture, nature conservation, and botanical education for all ages.
Curated food trucks, beverage stations, and event services available during visits and special occasions.
Special admission events allowing leashed pets to explore the gardens with their owners.
Overall rating
Chloe Nelson
I've only ever been for Christmas time (I will change that this year, lol), but it has never let me down. Their holiday lights set ups get better every single year! It's absolutely beautiful, and such a wonderful time to just walk around with some friends or partner. I especially love that they have food trucks spread throughout so you have places to stop and get something to drink or eat. I highly recommend to do during the holidays!!
jay kay
This was a great family experience. Definitely a treat for kids and dogs (dogs had special admission days). It was beautiful and just amazing how the light show was constructed. The light show had many different themes (holiday and non holiday). They also had vendors who sold hot chocolate and teas donuts, hot dogs and popcorn. 5 vendors in total on the light show trail. Definitely will visit again.
Tonia C.
We had been a few years ago during the day, but wanted to check out the Garden of Lights. We were not disappointed - this is for sure our favorite holiday light event we've been to. They've done a marvelous job with the decorating - with all different types of lighting. The black light section was unexpected and cool. The best part is the curtains of purplish lights - that alone is worth the price of admission. I would say if you could only choose 1 event to go to, this would be the one to choose. We'll definitely go back next year as well.
Valarie Saunders
We went to the Garden of Lights. This was so beautiful! Having them at different slotted times is definitely a good idea. The trail is very well illuminated. It had lots of music and natural sounds on the speakers in the trails. I loved all the themes as well.
Caleigh Mason
For our wedding day, we had our cocktail hour at the gazebos by the rose garden and our reception in the Renaissance Court, and it was truly everything we dreamed of and more. The Norfolk Botanical Garden is absolutely stunning!! So many of our guests kept telling us how beautiful the setting was, I especially love the water by the Renaissance court. From the flowers, walkways, and the atmosphere, it felt like a fairytale. The staff was incredible. Every single person we interacted with was friendly, kind, and so attentive. They made the entire day feel effortless and fun, and we never had to worry about a thing. Their professionalism and warmth really set the tone for the whole celebration. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful or memorable place to celebrate. If you’re looking for a venue that’s gorgeous, well-run, and genuinely special, the Norfolk Botanical Garden is perfect. Highly, highly recommend! *PS! All the vendors that are required when planning a celebration are also outstanding. I was worried at first since we didn’t have any choice in certain vendors, but I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out!
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