Chesapeake, VA
Sightseeing
The historic Dismal Swamp Canal connects southeastern Virginia to northeastern North Carolina and is recognized as the oldest, continuously operating waterway in the United States. Originally built in the early 1790s, the canal historically served as a trade route from Virginia to North Carolina. Today, the canal is part of the Intracoastal Waterway and hosts pleasure boaters navigating their way between the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle Sound.
Dismal Swamp Canal
The historic Dismal Swamp Canal connects southeastern Virginia to northeastern North Carolina and is recognized as the oldest, continuously operating waterway in the United States. Originally built in the early 1790s, the canal historically served as a trade route from Virginia to North Carolina. Today, the canal is part of the Intracoastal Waterway and hosts pleasure boaters navigating their way between the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle Sound.
Named one of Virginia's Treasures by the Department of Conservation & Recreation, 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 garden. The farmhouse was built in 1730 with an addition built in 1822.
One of Virginia's finest trail systems meanders through a mature hardwood forest with many varieties of native plants and trees. Part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail South Chesapeake Loop, this site is not to be missed.
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Chesapeake Arboretum
624 Oak Grove RdNamed one of Virginia's Treasures by the Department of Conservation & Recreation, 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 garden. The farmhouse was built in 1730 with an addition built in 1822.
One of Virginia's finest trail systems meanders through a mature hardwood forest with many varieties of native plants and trees. Part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail South Chesapeake Loop, this site is not to be missed.
The park, located along the Intracoastal Waterway just off Battlefield Boulevard, where the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, coming up from North Carolina, meets the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River — is named for the Corp of Engineers’ lock which separates the salt water of the river from the fresh water of the canal. This 19-acre park, a small peninsula surrounded by the canal on one side and the river on the other, features a two-lane boat ramp, picnic shelters and a foot-trail along the north shoreline and through the wooded western portion of the park. There is a large playground, play area, provisions for indoor toilets and extensive fishing and crabbing areas. A raised berm area, with interpretive signage explaining the lock system, permits spectators a great view of the many yachts which transit the lock on this busy waterway which runs from Maine to Key West, FL.
A separate amenity is the City's first fully ADA-Accessible Canoe/Kayak Pier and Launch. This launch and floating pier enhances user safety and includes posted step-by-step operational instructions for users. A stone/dust walking path from the parking lot connects to the pier and launch.
Great Bridge Lock Park
100 Locks RdThe park, located along the Intracoastal Waterway just off Battlefield Boulevard, where the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, coming up from North Carolina, meets the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River — is named for the Corp of Engineers’ lock which separates the salt water of the river from the fresh water of the canal. This 19-acre park, a small peninsula surrounded by the canal on one side and the river on the other, features a two-lane boat ramp, picnic shelters and a foot-trail along the north shoreline and through the wooded western portion of the park. There is a large playground, play area, provisions for indoor toilets and extensive fishing and crabbing areas. A raised berm area, with interpretive signage explaining the lock system, permits spectators a great view of the many yachts which transit the lock on this busy waterway which runs from Maine to Key West, FL.
A separate amenity is the City's first fully ADA-Accessible Canoe/Kayak Pier and Launch. This launch and floating pier enhances user safety and includes posted step-by-step operational instructions for users. A stone/dust walking path from the parking lot connects to the pier and launch.
Located on the banks of the Northwest River in Southeastern Chesapeake, VA, this 763-acre park is the perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Year-round boating, fishing, hiking, and programs are just the beginning. We have our own 18-hole Disc golf course, miniature golf course, horseshoes, volleyball nets and so much more. The park has 66 campsites and 2 rental cabins but may be limited due to COVID-19.
Park Hours: The park is open 9 a.m. to sunset year round.
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Northwest River Park
1733 Indian Creek RdLocated on the banks of the Northwest River in Southeastern Chesapeake, VA, this 763-acre park is the perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Year-round boating, fishing, hiking, and programs are just the beginning. We have our own 18-hole Disc golf course, miniature golf course, horseshoes, volleyball nets and so much more. The park has 66 campsites and 2 rental cabins but may be limited due to COVID-19.
Park Hours: The park is open 9 a.m. to sunset year round.
Outdoor fun
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 Recreation and Parks Society "Best New Facility in Virginia" award in 1996, the playground has an older children's area which encourages gross motor-skill development and features a dragon, three-way underground telephone, shaky bridge, dolphin tunnel slide, and many more challenges for the older children.
The toddler playground invites little ones to steer a plane or truck, swing, slide and more.
Includes a Children's Fossil Dig - a dinosaur buried in a pit under sand scattered with "fossils". The aquatics area where you'll find turtles, sharks and a whale for climbing.
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900 City Park DrOn 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 Recreation and Parks Society "Best New Facility in Virginia" award in 1996, the playground has an older children's area which encourages gross motor-skill development and features a dragon, three-way underground telephone, shaky bridge, dolphin tunnel slide, and many more challenges for the older children.
The toddler playground invites little ones to steer a plane or truck, swing, slide and more.
Includes a Children's Fossil Dig - a dinosaur buried in a pit under sand scattered with "fossils". The aquatics area where you'll find turtles, sharks and a whale for climbing.
Experience...Explore...Enjoy... Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours is your destination for guided kayak & SUP tours and custom rentals in Coastal Virginia. Experience personalized trips with modern equipment and individualized attention. Each trip is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Explore Virginia's natural diversity in a minimum-impact activity. Leaving environments with nothing but our footprints and sometimes better than we find them is the best way to preserve our waterways that are rich with human history and natural beauty. Without traveling far you can go from exploring fresh water marshes, to entering ancient cypress swamps, all the way to stepping foot on untouched barrier islands, and coming eye to eye with dolphins
Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours offers a variety of custom tours including, but not limited to, Fishing Adventures, Geocaching Adventures, Paddle In Trash Out Events, Paddle Under the Stars and Full Moon Paddles.
Adventure Kayak & SUP
4243 S Battlefield BlvdExperience...Explore...Enjoy... Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours is your destination for guided kayak & SUP tours and custom rentals in Coastal Virginia. Experience personalized trips with modern equipment and individualized attention. Each trip is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Explore Virginia's natural diversity in a minimum-impact activity. Leaving environments with nothing but our footprints and sometimes better than we find them is the best way to preserve our waterways that are rich with human history and natural beauty. Without traveling far you can go from exploring fresh water marshes, to entering ancient cypress swamps, all the way to stepping foot on untouched barrier islands, and coming eye to eye with dolphins
Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours offers a variety of custom tours including, but not limited to, Fishing Adventures, Geocaching Adventures, Paddle In Trash Out Events, Paddle Under the Stars and Full Moon Paddles.
Ballahack Airsoft Field is the largest, most active field on the East Coast. At past events, we've handled over 500 players on a single day, providing them with intense, fast paced action that leaves players pumped, satisfied, and happy. With miles of trails, woods, swamp, and clearings centered around our MOUT facility, the field provides varied terrain for multiple engagement types. Our unique style of gameplay and action never fails to impress.
In addition to our excellent location and field, we have a full pro shop onsite for players to purchase all of their airsoft needs. Ballahack Airsoft is dedicated to customer satisfaction and to being open every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. We strive to provide our players with an enjoyable experience, and the satisfying challenge of teamwork and objective accomplishment.
Ballahack Airsoft Field
2900 Ballahack RdBallahack Airsoft Field is the largest, most active field on the East Coast. At past events, we've handled over 500 players on a single day, providing them with intense, fast paced action that leaves players pumped, satisfied, and happy. With miles of trails, woods, swamp, and clearings centered around our MOUT facility, the field provides varied terrain for multiple engagement types. Our unique style of gameplay and action never fails to impress.
In addition to our excellent location and field, we have a full pro shop onsite for players to purchase all of their airsoft needs. Ballahack Airsoft is dedicated to customer satisfaction and to being open every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. We strive to provide our players with an enjoyable experience, and the satisfying challenge of teamwork and objective accomplishment.
A little known local favorite. Kayak, Paddle board, and boat launch site, with docks to fish off of. If you are big into bass fishing, check out the weekly fishing tournaments!
Bob's Fishing Hole
4243 S Battlefield BlvdA little known local favorite. Kayak, Paddle board, and boat launch site, with docks to fish off of. If you are big into bass fishing, check out the weekly fishing tournaments!
Greenbrier Farms is the premier wedding destination in South Eastern Virginia. From the moment you arrive on our farm, you will fall in love. It's charming southern and perfectly country. From our one hundred year old farm house, tire swing, horses, gardens, lush landscape to the huge wrap-around porch and rockers. Greenbrier Farms is exactly what you are looking for.
Historic Greenbrier Farms
225 Sign Pine RdGreenbrier Farms is the premier wedding destination in South Eastern Virginia. From the moment you arrive on our farm, you will fall in love. It's charming southern and perfectly country. From our one hundred year old farm house, tire swing, horses, gardens, lush landscape to the huge wrap-around porch and rockers. Greenbrier Farms is exactly what you are looking for.
Activities
As the region's premier ice sports facility, our 90,000 square-foot footprint consists of two NHL skating rink. Chilled Ponds offers public skating sessions, birthday parties, learn-to-skate programs, adult hockey and youth hockey leagues and is the training facility for the Norfolk Admirals.
Chilled Ponds is complimented by Arena Sports Pro Shop.
Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex
1416 Stephanie WayAs the region's premier ice sports facility, our 90,000 square-foot footprint consists of two NHL skating rink. Chilled Ponds offers public skating sessions, birthday parties, learn-to-skate programs, adult hockey and youth hockey leagues and is the training facility for the Norfolk Admirals.
Chilled Ponds is complimented by Arena Sports Pro Shop.
DEFY is an attitude and a rallying cry promoting individualism and freedom from the norm. It's a collection of extreme air sport parks across America that are rewriting the rules of sport — giving our communities a place where they're free to express and push themselves.
Society has tons of expectations and rules, but DEFY gives everyone a safe place to defy those constraints. We're for fiercely independent, fearless individuals who pass on organized sports in favor of nonconforming ones that challenge them in non-traditional ways.
Attractions include: aerial silks, battle beams, extreme dodgeball, foam pits, ninja obstacle course, and warped wall.
Cloud9
825 Greenbrier CirDEFY is an attitude and a rallying cry promoting individualism and freedom from the norm. It's a collection of extreme air sport parks across America that are rewriting the rules of sport — giving our communities a place where they're free to express and push themselves.
Society has tons of expectations and rules, but DEFY gives everyone a safe place to defy those constraints. We're for fiercely independent, fearless individuals who pass on organized sports in favor of nonconforming ones that challenge them in non-traditional ways.
Attractions include: aerial silks, battle beams, extreme dodgeball, foam pits, ninja obstacle course, and warped wall.
Food scene
Family-owned deli & creamery featuring homemade sandwiches, pastries & ice cream in a quaint space.
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Bergey's Breadbasket
2207 Mt Pleasant RdFamily-owned deli & creamery featuring homemade sandwiches, pastries & ice cream in a quaint space.
The only tapas restaurant in Chesapeake! Veteran, family-owned American/Mediterranean cozy dining area with a full bar. Specializing in Spanish influenced tapas with fresh homemade bread and cheesecakes - daily!
KAPERS Eatery
1296 S Battlefield BlvdThe only tapas restaurant in Chesapeake! Veteran, family-owned American/Mediterranean cozy dining area with a full bar. Specializing in Spanish influenced tapas with fresh homemade bread and cheesecakes - daily!
The Bypass 168
237 Carmichael WayFresh cooked American style food. Love their nachos!