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About ChesapeakeChesapeake is situated in the heart of Coastal Virginia, and offers a unique blend of urban and rural settings... more
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Chesapeake Dining
Chesapeake is a foodie's paradise with an array of culinary options from local-o... more
Sports Facilities
Chesapeake, Virginia hosts sporting facilities including seven outdoor recreatio... more
Virginia Green
Chesapeake is proud to be a participant in the Virginia Green Certification, a s... more
Conference Center
Its versatile 22,700 square feet of meeting and banquet space can handle busines... more
Things to Do in Chesapeake
With so much to find here, you may just lose yourself...
One thing you'll never do in Chesapeake is run out of things to do. Here, you'll find all the attractions, events and excitement of a larger city, nestled in the middle of the dynamic Coastal Virginia region. In addition to the many shopping, sightseeing and cultural possibilities, you'll find Chesapeake is the perfect base camp for all sorts of outdoor adventuring, including bird watching, golf, fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking and more! Check out the attractions just beyond Chesapeake, in nearby Portsmouth, Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia.
Take it all in: outdoor recreation galore, easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, a vibrant musical and cultural scene, historic sites ripe for exploring, shopping ranging from fine to funky, and picturesque strolls in a green and beautifully preserved environment. Oddly enough, with so much to find here, you may just lose yourself. If you haven't planned your lodging yet, please check out our Chesapeake hotels, where we offer something for everyone.
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American Rover Tall Ship Cruises
- 333 Waterside Drive
- Norfolk, VA 23510
- Phone: (757) 627-7245
- Fax: (757) 627-6626
Since 1986, the American Rover's red "tan bark" sails have been one of the signature sights of the Hampton Roads area. Cruises depart from Waterside in the heart of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. April through October she sails the smooth waters of the ...more
AMF Bowling Center - Chesapeake Lanes
- 112 Medical Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 436-4444
- Fax: (757) 547-9340
Whether it's a birthday party, a company outing or just a spontaneous desire to go have some fun, Americans have a favorite destination - AMF Bowling Centers. AMF is where America goes bowling.
AMF Bowling Center - Western Branch Lanes
- 3101 Lynnhurst Boulevard
- Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Phone: (757) 686-2695
Whether it's a birthday party, a company outing or just a spontaneous desire to go have some fun, Americans have a favorite destination - AMF Bowling Centers. AMF is where America goes bowling.
Battlefield Golf Club at Centerville
- 1001 S. Centerville Turnpike
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 482-4779
- Fax: (757) 482-4199
Tidewater's newest golf course is also the most unique and challenging course layout in the area. A links-style treasure of 18 emerald fairways. Each hole offers a unique examination of one's golf game round after round. The course is comprised of ro...more
Bells Mill Park
- 424 Albemarle Drive
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Footpath through natural area with elevated scenic overlook of Southern Branch of Elizabeth River. Amenities include a 2-mile circular running trail with parking available across the street at the Chesapeake Civic Center.
Better Homes & Bargains Consignment
- 109 Volvo Parkway, Suite 2
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 548-6440
Offering consignment furniture, collectibles, home decor, antiques. Pickup and delivery available.
Cahoon Plantation
- 1501 Cahoon Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 436-2775
- Fax: (757) 549-4463
Inspired by the great links style courses of the British Isles, "The Isles Golf Links" at Cahoon Plantation brings together the best characteristics of a truly old world, European golf experience into one grand showcase of modern golf construction on...more
Carafe Wine Makers
- 1036 Volvo Parkway, Suite 5
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 312-9030
- Fax: (757) 312-0677
Carafe Wine Makers is a first of its kind micro-winery, right here in Chesapeake, VA. We are a federal and state licensed winery. We offer over thirty different wine varietals using juice from the finest grape growing regions of the world to produce ...more
Casemate Museum
- 20 Bernard Road
- Fort Monroe, VA 23651
- Phone: (757) 788-3391
- Fax: (757) 788-3886
Founded in 1951 to display the prison cell of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Depicts the history of Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, and the Coast Artillery Corps.
Chesapeake Arboretum
- 624 Oak Grove Road
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-7060
The Chesapeake Arboretum is a 48-acre natural classroom dedicated to promoting horticultural and environmental awareness. The Arboretum headquarters is an eighteenth century farmhouse with theme gardens that include a fragrance and antique rose garde...more
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
- Phone: (757) 331-2960
- Fax: (757) 331-4565
Whether you are driving north or south, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel showcases the mighty surge of the Atlantic Ocean, the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, and the soaring grace of an engineering marvel. Both a tourist attraction and a travel conven...more
Chesapeake City Park
- 900 Greenbrier Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Beginning December 1, 2011 and continuing through the summer of 2012, Chesapeake City Park will be closed for renovations. Fun Forest and the "temporary" Dog Park will remain open.Multi-amenity 90-acre site, 60-acres of open space; remainder covered ...more
Chesapeake Dog Park - Chesapeake City Park
- 900 Greenbrier Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Chesapeake City Park features the first and latest dog parks in the city. City Park Dog Park was the winner of "Best New Facility" in Virginia in the fall of 2005. The Small Dog Park is the city's newest dog park, designed for dogs 25 lbs. and under ...more
Chesapeake Dog Park - Deep Creek
- 437 S. George Washington Highway
- Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
Chesapeake boasts several dog parks! For dog owners, these parks mean a healthier lifestyle for their furry friends. Such parks provide a place to exercise and socialize, which means happy, well-behaved canines. Dog parks are off-leash, fenced in and...more
Chesapeake Dog Park - Western Branch
- 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard
- Chesapeake, VA 23325
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
The Western Branch Dog Park is located near the Western Branch Community Center and features two covered picnic tables and round benches encircling trees.Dog Parks are off-leash, fenced-in and contain benches, water fountains for dogs and owners, poo...more
Chesapeake Golf Club
- 1201 Clubhouse Drive
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 547-1122
- Fax: (757) 547-8546
If golf is your game, then Chesapeake is the name. In a woodland setting, the beauty and challenge of Chesapeake Golf Club is waiting for you. This 6,278 yard premium public golf course features rolling fairways, challenging doglegs, and some of the ...more
Chesapeake Planetarium
- 310 Shea Drive
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 547-0153
- Alt. Phone: (757) 547-7827
Explore the wonders of the universe. Located at the Chesapeake Municipal Center, the Chesapeake Planetarium was the first planetarium built by a public school system in the state of Virginia. Free public programs, including telescope observations, ar...more
Chesapeake Skate Park
- 900 Greenbrier Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Currently closed due to Chesapeake City Park renovations. Projected re-open date - Summer 2012.Located on the grounds of Chesapeake City Park and open for participants who wish to skateboard or in-line skate, Skate Park includes a spine ramp, hip ram...more
Chesapeake Square Mall
- 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard
- Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Phone: (757) 488-9636
- Fax: (757) 465-5590
Chesapeake Square Mall is anchored by five major department stores, including JCPenney, Sears, Macy's, and a 101,000 square foot Target. With stores such as Gap, GapKids, New York & Company, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, ...more
Chesapeake Veterans' Memorial
- 306 Cedar Road
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 382-6151
The Chesapeake Veterans' Memorial commemorates the service and sacrifice of Chesapeake citizens and loved ones who are serving or who have served in all branches of the military. The memorial is located on the municipal center grounds and is made up ...more
Children's Museum of Virginia
- 221 High Street
- Portsmouth, VA 23704
- Phone: (757) 393-5258
- Fax: (757) 393-8083
Step inside a world where bubbles grow bigger than you are, where the forces of energy electrify and spark the imagination, where you can be a farmer, a banker, a scientist, a star gazer. Come to where the big people think you’re having an educ...more
Chilled Ponds Ice & Turf Sports Complex
- 1416 Stephanie Way
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 420-4488
- Fax: (757) 420-2375
As the region's premier ice sports facility, our 90,000 square-foot footprint consists of a NHL skating rink and an oversized (200'x100') Sportexe Turf field creating the ultimate regional sports destination for players of all ages, participating in ...more
Chrysler Hall
- 215 Street Pauls Boulevard
- Norfolk, VA 23510
- Phone: (757) 664-6464
- Fax: (757) 664-6990
Since its grand opening in 1972, Chrysler Hall has served as the premiere performing arts center of Hampton Roads. Resident companies include Broadway in Norfolk presented by JAM Theatricals - Hampton Roads' exclusive presenter of touring Broadway pr...more
Chrysler Museum of Art
- 245 West Olney Road
- Norfolk, VA 23510
- Phone: (757) 664-6200
- Fax: (757) 664-6201
See one of America's greatest fine arts collections - only 10 miles away! Our 40,000 pieces span 5,000 years and represent the world's best-known artists. Don't miss our Old Masters, Impressionist Gallery, and world-renowned Tiffany Glass collection....more
De Boutique
- 500 Battlefield Boulevard South, Suite 5
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 410-9770
- Fax: (757) 299-3559
Pamper yourself in style at the new Great Bridge Marketplace De Boutique. Find exquisite one of a kind fashions and accessories created by designer Rairanni and others. Custom made in the USA leather handbags, wallets, belts, apparel, jewelry, and mo...more
