Prince Books is an independent bookstore and coffeehouse. The store has a wide selection of books, and if you can't find what you want they'll order it for you. The store especially features local writers and there are several events throughout the year, such as book readings. After you find your perfect book head to the coffee shop for a drink and a pastry.

In Downtown Norfolk you will find the MacArthur Center Mall. With 140 stores like Nordstrom, bebe, H&M and J.Crew, this mall offers quality shopping in a top notch environment. The MacArthur Center Mall also features a state-of-the-art, 18 screen movie theater showing all the latest blockbusters.

This shopping and dining arcade is right on the waterfront, making it a great place to refresh yourself on a day out sightseeing. Featuring unique shopping and stores full of locally made products, make sure to stop by and pick out a souvenir. Dining options include Joe's Crab Shack and nightlife hot spot Bar Norfolk.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory is an internationally acclaimed brand for fresh, handmade European style chocolates. Their signature chocolates are made fresh on-site at their location, prepared with the finest ingredients and presented in the time honored traditions of quality, artistry and innovation. With over 70 handmade chocolates including truffles, nut clusters, pretzels, and thousands of specialty chocolate molds, they also specialize in custom gift baskets, and fresh-dipped strawberries.

Rowena's produces more than just jam! For January to October, visitors can tour the factory to see how Rowena's jams and jellies are produced; just be sure to book your tour in advance for just $2. It is also a popular tea room that has full English tea Thursday-Saturday. Choose from a selection of finger sandwiches, treats like pound cake, scones with their special jams or curd, and, of course, a pot of tea of your choice. The on-site gift shop (open Monday-Saturday) sells a variety of Rowena's sweet treats, or if you can't make it into the store, you can always order online and get your baked goods and jams delivered directly to your door.

Gypsy D, located the historic Ghent district of Norfolk. With a large selection of jewelery from around the world. In addition to interesting, quality jewelery, Gypsy D also sells a variety of gifts.

Lili's of Ghent is located, as the name implies, in the historic Ghent district. Lili's sells all kinds of clothing, accessories and jewelry for any woman. Lili's has been repeatedly voted "Norfolk's Best Ladies Boutique".

Located in Historic Ghent, the Palace Shops feature a mixture of shops, restaurants and offices of all types. From craft shops to boutiques to antiques, the Palace Shops has it all. Tree lined and beautifully landscaped, the Palace Shops are a great choice for your shopping spree.

If you want Mediterranean food head to Azar's Mediterranean Market & Restaurant. The restaurant offers a lot of vegetarian and vegan options, though there are several meat dishes as well. On Saturday nights there is often hookah and belly dancing. You can also just go to the market and buy Mediterranean products to take home, from wines to packaged food you can find a large selection of imparted goods.

Azar's at the Beach: Azar's Café & Market offers an alluring Mediterranean fare in its vibrant restaurant. The menu features dishes that will tantalize the palate with flavors from various regions, ranging across, Morocco, Lebanon, Israel, Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey. This restaurant has an adjoining retail store, from where you can pick up ingredients to whip up your own Mediterranean fare.