Located in downtown Norfolk, The Waterside spans several blocks down Waterside Dr. and is a short walk from McArthur Center, the shopping Mecca of Norfolk. But don't think that leave The Waterside out of the running. The Waterside has 12 unique shops including a Virginia themed gift shop and an art boutique. Find a unique gift for a friend or have your self portrait painted. The shopping experience is very distinctive at The Waterside in Norfolk.

There is nightlife at The Waterside in Norfolk as well. From Bar Norfolk, to Have a Nice Day Café, to BlackFinn, there are plenty of bars available at The Waterside to satisfy your dancing hunger. If top 40 favorites aren't your taste, Club Mojo offers the latest in urban dance music. There are a total of five nightclubs inside The Waterside.

For a delicious meal, visit any of The Waterside's eleven restaurants. Enjoy a succulent steak at Outback Steakhouse, or some oriental cooking at Thai Cuisine. For dessert, head over to Ben and Jerry's for an ice cream, or have a night cap at BlackFinn. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find it at The Norfolk Waterside.

If you don't want to stick to The Waterside Marketplace for your outing experience, you can head over to Harbor Park and catch a Norfolk Tides baseball game. Harbor Park is approximately five blocks away from The Waterside, and you can enjoy a hot dog and a cold one with friends and family. Close by as well is the Nauticus Maritime Museum and is just a short walk from The Waterside.

One of the most popular tourist destination in the city is the Ibirapuera Park, which is located at the heart of the city. The park boasts of magnificent lake views and a Planetarium that the whole family can visit. There are also fountains, bicycle paths that are perfect for any family activity.

You will also find in the park the Museu de Arte Moderne and the Pavilhão da Oca, which is one of the most popular venues for international events and conferences. Another Park that is worth visiting is the Parque Zoológico de São Paulo, which features a zoo with about 2,700 animals of different species. Take particular notice at the reptiles and the birds.

Clubbing the night away

Nightlife in Brazil will never be a problem as this South American country boasts of a rich and varied clubs that will suit every interest. There are dance clubs for those who want to dance the night away; jazz clubs for those who want to listen to some good music, discos and even comedy clubs for some bit of comic relief.

Shopping a la Rio!

If shopping is your forte, you can browse through the different shops near Rua Oscar Freire. This is only a block away from the famed Hotel Fasano.

History and view combined

A place known for its fresh water areas and rock caverns, the Serra da Cantareira is one place that you should not miss when you go to Brazil. Only half an hour away from the city, here you will find the Parque Estadual da Cantareira, which features a preserved rainforest. You will also surely enjoy walking through the Pedra Grande and get to see a panoramic view of the whole city from this vantage point.

Capital of the Arts

One of the places that you should definitely not miss is the Museum of Art in Sao Paulo. This is where the Biennale is held every year, which is one of the most important event in Latin America. Museum of art of Sao Paulo also has a very extensive collection, including the works of several European masters such as Conde Nast.

Planets and stars

Another must see in Brazil especially to young children and science enthusiasts, is the Carmo Planetarium, which can house more than 50n people. One of the great feature of the planetarium is the special chairs that are tilted at different angles, allowing everyone to have clear sight of the dome.

Mansion from the past

Another tourist spot that should be included in your itinerary while traveling in Brazil is the old mansions that once belonged to the coffee barons. These magnificent mansions can be found in the Avenida Paulista and Bixiga.

Despite the old-worldly charmed that the mansions presents, the district has also come to be known as one of the major financial hubs in the country, occupied by big banks and other major financial institutions.

A little of Paris in Rio

Inspired by the great opera houses in France, the Teatro Municipal is built with gold leaf accents and moss-green marble. The auditorium is also filled with mirrors and other art nouveau elements. The Theater Municipal is where some of the greatest art festivals and cultural events are held.