Today's Hours:
Open Select Nights
November 14 - December 31
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Nauticus Winterfest on The Wisconsin

Winterfest Map

Use the map below to find your way to all the magical experiences Winterfest has to offer, including the brand new Winterfest Riverwalk!

Floor 1

Floor 1

Floor 1

Entrance/Exit

The Snow Deck

Warm up between snowfalls at the Snow Bar, serving festive cocktails, mocktails, and rich hot cocoa. 

S’more Zone

Gather around the fire pits to roast the perfect s’more and soak in the glow of the season.

Snowball Challenge

Make your way through to the Snowball Challenge in the marina for some friendly flurries, and don’t miss the magic as snow falls every hour on the hour.

Stairs

Bell Tower

Information Desk

Stroller Parking and Restrooms

Holiday Gifts

Shop local at Winterfest! Discover unique gifts, festive finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures from our amazing local vendors.

Anchor & Spoon Café

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Elevator

Restrooms

Restrooms

Floor 2

Floor 2

Floor 1

Entrance to the Snow Queen’s Circus

Shows at 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM. Enjoy an additional show at 9:00 PM on the nights that Winterfest is open until 10:00 PM! Learn more!

Stroller Parking and Restrooms

Battleship Entrance

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Stairs

Elevator

Restrooms

Floor 3 Front

Floor 3 Front

Floor 1

Snow Queen

Snow Queen’s Royal Circus

Shows at 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM. Enjoy an additional show at 9:00 PM on the nights that Winterfest is open until 10:00 PM! Learn more!

Flurry the Talking Polar Bear

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Stairs

Continue Journey to the Snow Queen

Restrooms

Floor 3 Back

Floor 3 Back

Floor 1

The Nutcracker Bar

Open select nights only.

Magical Train Display

Holiday Trivia

Meet the Wise Snow Owl

The Ornament Corner presented by Color Me Mine

Make merry and make art! For $15 + tax, paint a festive ornament onsite at Winterfest.

Journey to the Snow Queen Begins

Geoffrey the Christmas Tree

Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season
with a keepsake photo of your family
and Santa aboard Winterfest.

Restrooms

Outdoor Map

Outdoor Map

Floor 1

Pagoda

Snowflake Photo Opp

The Officer’s Club

Located in the Battleship Wardroom featuring holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, and more!

Navy Celebration

In celebration of the Navy’s 250th anniversary, guests will journey into never-before-seen spaces below deck. This meaningful addition to Winterfest honors service, reflection, and the true spirit of the season.

Gedunk Donut Shop

Serving fresh-baked donuts from the ship’s WWII-era Gedunk (snackbar) stand, available nightly by our partners at Dugout Donuts.

Fantail Christmas Tree

The Snow Deck

Warm up between snowfalls at the Snow Bar, serving festive cocktails, mocktails, and rich hot cocoa. 

S’more Zone

Gather around the fire pits to roast the perfect s’more and soak in the glow of the season.

Snowball Challenge

Make your way through to the Snowball Challenge in the marina for some friendly flurries, and don’t miss the magic as snow falls every hour on the hour.

Entrance/Exit

Winterfest Harbor Lights Cruise

Victory Rover Experience Enhance your Winterfest experience with a 30-minute festive cruise along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront with Rover Cruises. Available with a combo ticket purchase on select nights Nov. 28 – Dec. 20.

Skate the Riverwalk

Located within the illuminated Winterfest Riverwalk in the TowneBank Fountain Park, this 4,400-square-foot real ice rink offers a festive open-air experience surrounded by fire pits, holiday music, and seasonal favorites like hot chocolate. Ice skating will open for the season on November 22.