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.

The indigenous cultures

Riviera Nayarit is home to five indigenous groups, the Mexicaneros, Tepejuaneroa, Coran, and Huichol. All of these groups survived the Spanish conquest and still inhabit the Riviera Nayarit. The Huichol, warm and friendly, invite tourists and visitors to their marketplaces where they exhibit and sell handmade goods. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the indigenous villages of Riviera Nayarit.

The Pacific coastline

Breathtakingly beautiful, the winding coastline of the Riviera Nayarit will surely be one of the highlights of your destination. Take in the vibrant scenery of Riviera Nayarit from the lush mountains to the vivid blues of the Pacific Ocean. Explore seaside pueblos and enjoy the fresh landscape of the Riviera Nayarit.

San Blas

A trip to San Blas provides visitors with a spectacular view of the fishing and farming villages. Lounge on the beach, explore the Fuerte de San Basilio ruins, or view the amazing birds and animals that occupy San Blas.

Canopy tours

Canopy tours allow the most action packed, out of this world view of the rainforest in the Riviera Nayarit. Take a zooming zip line attached to the tree tops and fly high as you take in the beauty of the rainforest. There really is not experience like soaring through a tropical rainforest during your vacation.