Downtown offers so much to that there is never any room for boredom. Among those are three things I can't live without here.

The Tide

The tide, along with other public transportation resources, allow the convenience to get downtown within minutes. It's one of the best things I love about coming downtown. The tide is a light rail system that offers 11 convenient stops, and promises to get you to your destination, not only in style but in great time. I love getting on the tide

Harbor Park

Coming from the Washington DC area, I've been accustomed to going to and rooting for the Washington Nationals Baseball Team in one of the largest baseball stadiums in the world. While no where close to a Major League team, The Norfolk tides;a minor league baseball team, it's a good enough team to sell out seats during most games. On a Sunday afternoon/evening, grab a brew, and some friends and head down to the Harbor Park for what would be one of the most fun and relaxing times you have ever had at a baseball ball game.

MacArthur Center

MacArthur Center was one of the first places I visited when I moved to Norfolk, and needless to say I was immediately taken aback. The size, its beautiful design, and the amount of people that roamed in and out of stores made me realize that Norfolk may be a hidden gem. Its a beautifully designed mall with three floors of amazing stores and shopping to do. The best places for me are the Barnes and nobles bookstore and the Starbucks coffee place that greets you with its amazing smell as soon as you walk in through its main doors.

Next time you are in the Norfolk area, be sure to check these out for yourself!