Wellness Escape
Stay healthy while visiting the Norfolk area. Our area offers a variety of ways to stay active, unplug, and unwind through activities, eateries, and more. Plan a wellness-centered getaway where you can truly relax. Here is a list of ideas to incorporate in your itinerary:
Outdoor Experiences
Whether it’s hiking trails, hanging out by a lake, activities on the river, or enjoying an outdoor hobby, there’s so many ways to connect with nature in the Norfolk area. Norfolk is home to the trailhead of the Cowboy Trail. This limestone trail passes farmland of the Elkhorn River Valley and offers beautiful scenic views. Want to see the scenery on water? Enjoy kayaking along the Elkhorn River or North Fork Whitewater Park. Kayak, tube, or experience Nebraska’s ONLY Surfing feature along this 2-hour scenic adventure.
Enjoy the beach at Willow Creek Recreation Area outside of Pierce. The 700-acre reservoir has opportunities for fishing, picnicking, camping, boating, and more. There’s also an 8-mile limestone trail around the lake.
The Norfolk Area Sculpture Walk offers 18 sculptures in the Downtown Norfolk River Point District and 3 in Madison. This year-long exhibit has a guided audio tour that tells the story behind each sculpture. Download the Otocast app and enjoy a walking tour in Downtown!
Discover the Norfolk area through the Official Geocaching GeoTour! The Visit Norfolk Area Nebraska GeoTour is the first Official Geocaching GeoTour in Nebraska and is a great way to explore local “hidden gems”. Click here for more details and download the GeoTour Passport.
Fun
Encrypt Escape Room in the Downtown Norfolk River Point District is a fun way to use your creative mind. Solving puzzles increases your brain’s dopamine production which helps you feel energized and less fatigued.
Food
Norfolk’s only Indian restaurant located in the Downtown Norfolk River Point District, Aroma Circuit, offers gluten free and vegan options. This restaurant offers a wealth of culinary diversity of flavors and aromas.
Fenders Coffee Bar is the newest coffee shop and bar in the Downtown Norfolk River Point District. They offer delicious gourmet coffee, tea, and an all gluten-free menu for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the sunshine sitting along the outdoor bar or patio seating.
Retail Therapy
Find many unique stops in the Downtown Norfolk River Point District.
Norfork Bike is the only area’s bicycle retail and repair shop! Purchase or rent bike and prepare to ride the trails.
Health Works is natural food store and supplement store. The products can help you relax and de-stress from the pressures of everyday life with natural formulas and supplements. Check out the variety of organic and gluten free food, vitamins and minerals, herbal teas, energy drinks, and more!
Satisfy your sweet-tooth with homemade treats or retro candy at 4th Street Sweets.
Or check out the Sunset Plaza Mall for clothing, accessories, and more.
Relax & Unwind
Norfolk’s only brewery, Divots Brewery, is one of the best places to unwind. The brewery has a wide selection of craft beer made in-house, signature root beer, and more! Enjoy the patio area within walking distance of Sandbar and Grill restaurant.
