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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
Chesapeake Family Fun
"If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good."
~Dr. Seuss
Chesapeake, Virginia offers fun for the whole family. A collection of seemingly endless waterways, family fun parks, 111,000 acres of forested wetlands, accessible arts and nearby museums offer year-round fun, so grab the kids and get ready to play!
Big fun doesn't have to cost big bucks. At Chesapeake City Park and Great Bridge Lock Park, admission is always free. The beautiful Chesapeake Arboretum always opens its doors to the public, while the Chesapeake Planetarium never charges for stargazing. Kids can enjoy our three-acre Fun Forest and Chilled Ponds.
For outdoor fun, go wild at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge's 111,000 acres of forested wetlands. Pristine Lake Drummond and the Northwest River Park offer natural recreation at its finest! And if you want to hit the beach, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is only a 15 minute drive away.
For fast-paced fun, take the family to any of our nearby amusement parks like Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA, Ocean Breeze Waterpark and Wild Water Rapids.
Like a little culture on your vacations? History buffs won't want to miss the NAUTICUS, USS Wisconsin, the majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II and its museum. Interested in science? Take a day trip to Virginia Air & Space Center, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, or the Children's Museum of Virginia.
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.
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.
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 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
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
Deep Creek Lock Park
- 300 Luray Street
- Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
25-acre site named for the Army Corps of Engineers' lock which separates the salt water of Deep Creek from the fresh water of the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. Deep Creek Lock Park is heavily wooded with a combination pedestrian bridge/elevated walkwa...more
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
- 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Formerly US Route 17, this multi-purpose linear trail accommodates horse owners, bicyclists, walkers, joggers, and boat owners. It runs 8.5 miles adjacent to the Dismal Swamp Canal and threads through some of the most uniquely historical and ecologic...more
Elizabeth River Boat Landing & Park
- 103 Poindexter Street
- Chesapeake, VA 23324
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
Fishing and crabbing pier, play equipment, and 2-lane boat ramp that accommodates most boats. Picnic shelter with grills available for rent with reservation. Open sunrise to sunset. Children and pets welcome.
Fun Forest
- 900 Greenbrier Parkway
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
On three acres of City Park is Fun Forest, the ultimate children's playground, imagination center and family adventure area! Built by over 1,800 volunteers from private, public, and community sectors, open since 1995, and winner of the Virginia Recre...more
Great Bridge Lock Park
- 100 Lock Road
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
- Fax: (757) 382-8418
The park, located along the Intracoastal Waterway just off Battlefield Blvd., is named for the Army Corps of Engineers' lock which separates the saltwater of the river from the freshwater of the canal. This 19-acre park features a two-lane boat ramp,...more
Great Dismal Adventures
- Phone: (757) 620-6052
Guided tours of Great Dismal Swamp Canal aboard a pontoon boat with lunch included. Hours are seasonal. Groups accepted. Call for pricing.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- 3100 Desert Road
- Suffolk, VA 23434
- Phone: (757) 986-3705
- Fax: (757) 986-2353
Established in 1974, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The 3,100 acre Lake Drummond lies at the center of the swamp, with the ...more
Greenbrier Family Skating Center
- 1409 Stephanie Way
- Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 420-0258
We are a state-of-the-art roller skating facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia. We come equipped with a large skating floor, high tech lighting, arcade room, full service snack bar, and a friendly staff ready to provide you with a fantastic time ...more
Gum Tree Farm
- 1900 Pocaty Road
- Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 421-9700
Gum Tree Farm produces purebred and commercial sheep on our 50 acre farm. In addition to sheep, we have chickens, ducks, turkeys, a baby pig, a cow, a horse, goats, cats, dogs, a rabbit, and "Studebaker" the donkey.In addition to the familiar farm an...more
