Norfolk Botanical Garden When looking for a fun family friendly activity in Norfolk, I highly recommend the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden is hidden next to the Norfolk Airport off Azalea Garden Rd. Celebrating it's 75th year, the Norfolk Botanical Garden is a non-profit museum for plants. Spanning 155 acres and 12 miles of paved trails, it's a great place to spend a beautiful day. Our Favorite Spots at Norfolk Botanical Garden World of Wonders (WOW): A kids area with a water garden. On hot days let your kids run around the water garden, playhouse, go down the slide, and cool off at the... read more