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CHESAPEAKE ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake Planetarium
Explore the wonders of the universe. Free public programs including telescope observations are offered each week. Reservations (757) 547-0153. 24-hour information (757) 547-STAR (7827). At the Chesapeake Municipal Center, 310 Shea Drive.
Chesapeake Arboretum
Return to nature at this 48-acre "natural classroom" dedicated to promoting horticulture and environmental awareness. One of Virginia's finest trail systems meanders through a mature hardwood forest with many varieties of native plants and trees. 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. (757) 382-7060. 624 Oak Grove Road.
Fun Forest
Spread over three acres of Chesapeake City Park, Fun Forest is the ultimate children's playground, imagination center and family adventure area. It was built by over 1,800 volunteers from the community. Fun Forest was the winner of the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society "Best New Facility in Virginia" award in 1996. The playground has an area for older children that features a dragon, three-way underground telephone, shaky bridge, dolphin tunnel slide, and many more challenges. The science and learning area teaches mathematics and science while children have fun playing with mirrors, whisper dishes, and a planet walk. The toddler playground invites little ones to steer a plane or truck, swing, slide and more. Fun Forest is truly a place for the entire family. (757) 382-6411. 500 Greenbrier Road.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
This natural preserve began in 1973 when Union Camp Corporation donated 49,100 acres of land to the Nature Conservancy. About half of this 107,000 acre federal park is in Chesapeake with the remainder in neighboring Suffolk. These forested wetlands are home to many species of plants and animals. The 31,000 acre Lake Drummond is in the heart of this refuge. Canoe rentals are available on Route 17 at Chesapeake Campground (747) 485-0149. Call (757) 986-3705 for more information. 3100 Dessert Road, Suffolk, VA.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
Thousands of boats ply the Intracoastal Waterway passing through the Dismal Swamp Canal and the Albemarle Chesapeake Canal annually. The waterway links the Chesapeake Bay to North Carolina's sounds providing a vital East Coast connection between Boston and Key West, Florida. Whether you are sailing or watching from the shore, you'll enjoy the sights along this historic waterway. Parks at Deep Creek and Great Bridge provide excellent observation points.
Deep Creek Lock Park
The park is named for the Corps of Engineers' lock that 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 pedestrian bridge and elevated walkway system to traverse a tidal inlet and marsh area. Other features include foot trails that wind through the woods. (757) 6411, 300 Luray Street.
Great Bridge Lock Park
Located along the Intracoastal Waterway just off Battlefield Blvd. this park has bleachers to permit spectators to view the many yachts that transit the lock. There is also a playground and a boat ramp. (757) 382-6411, S. Battlefield Blvd.
Northwest River Park
was developed as a natural recreation area incorporating camping, an extensive trail system, picnic shelters, play areas and an equestrian area for horse owners. There is fishing, miniature golf, the Marjorie Rein Memorial Walkway, and plenty of open areas. Rental boats, canoes, and fishing poles are available. A camp store, fragrance garden for the visually impaired and a classroom building are located at the north end. The lake stretches almost to the southern activity area on the banks of the Northwest River. (757) 382-6411. 1733 Indian Creek Road.
Camping - The campground is open April 1 through December
1. Seventy sites for family camping and four group sites for organizations.
Fees: $15/night; more than 6 people, $2/ each additional person ($4 extra/
night for electric hook-up.) Facilities include hot showers, laundry,
a dump station, and fresh water. Maximum 10 people/ site.
Boating - Paddle along our inland lake or venture onto
the scenic Northwest River. Canoes-$5/ hour or $25/ day; jon-boats-$3/
hour or $15/ day; and paddleboats - $4 / -hour. An adult, age 18 or older,
must be on each boat. No pets allowed in boat
Horseback Riding - is available to horse owners in the
Park's equestrian area and horse trails. Join the Equestrian Club for
$10 /person or $20 /family and ride year-round.
Fishing - Fish our stocked lake for bass, blue gill,
crappie catfish and trout. A Virginia fresh-water license is required
for anyone 16 years and older to fish. The Park does not sell fishing
licenses.
Ropes & Initiatives Course - Groups of 8-10 can spend
a day of growth and outdoor fun learning about themselves and others.
Ideal for work groups, families/friends, youth groups, and scouts. The
Ropes course operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All equipment and certified
instructors are provided. Participants need only dress for the weather
and bring their lunch and beverages. Call the Park for more information
about renting the course for your group.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Aloft
1454 Crossways Blvd.
(757) 410-9562 (877) 462-5638
136 Rooms, signature bed, oversized walk-in showers, free Wi-Fi and plug & play, 42” LCD TV, 1 Meeting Room totaling 531 sq. feet, Free Parking
www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels
America's Best Value Inn
4433 S. Military Hwy
(757) 488-7900
93 Rooms, 2 Total Suites, Continental Breakfast, Swimming Pool, Free parking
Budget Lodge
3009 S. Military Hwy
(757) 487-8888
67 Rooms, 1 Total Suite, Free parking
Cedar Tree Inn & Suites
721 Conference Center Drive
(757) 366-0100
101 Rooms, 16 Total Suites, 1 Meeting Room totaling 300 sq. feet, Free Parking
Colonial Motor Court
877 N George Washington Hwy
(757) 485-2800
25 Rooms, Free parking
Comfort Suites
1550 Crossways Blvd
(757) 420-1600
124 Rooms, 124 Total Suites, 1 Meeting Room totaling 500 sq. feet, Continental Breakfast, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
Courtyard Chesapeake Greenbrier
1562 Crossways Blvd
(757) 420-1700 (800) 321-2211
90 Rooms, 7 Total Suites, 1 Meeting Room totaling 625 sq. feet, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfcy-courtyard-chesapeake-greenbrier/
Days Inn Chesapeake
1433 N. Battlefield Blvd
(757) 547-9262
91 Rooms, 1 Total Suites, Continental Breakfast, Swimming Pool, Free Parking
Days Inn Chesapeake/Portsmouth
1439 N George Washington Hwy
(757) 487-8861
53 Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Free parking
Econo Lodge
2222 S. Military Hwy
(757) 543-2200
55 Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Free parking
Econo Lodge
4725 W. Military Hwy
(757) 488-4963
52 Rooms, Free Morning Coffee, Restaurant Adjacent, Free parking
Extended Stay America Chesapeake
1540 Crossways Blvd
(757) 424-8600
120 Rooms, 120 Total Suites, Fitness Center, Free Parking
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chesapeake
1560 Crossways Blvd
(757) 420-1300 (800) 228-2800
105 Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orffc-fairfield-inn-and-suites-chesapeake/
Hampton Inn
701-A Woodlake Drive
(757) 420-1550
119 Rooms, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Swimming Pool, Free Access to YMCA, Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking
Hilton Garden Inn
1565 Crossways Blvd
(757) 420-1212
92 Rooms, 10 Total Suites, 3 Meeting Rooms totaling 1,400 sq. feet, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna, Restaurant, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1569 Crossways Blvd
(757) 213-0808
100 Rooms, 100 Total Suites, 1 Meeting Room totaling 890 sq. ft., Complimentary "Suite Start" Hot Breakfast, Complimentary Welcome Home Reception Mon - Thurs, Free Airport Shuttle, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Business Center, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Free Parking
Hyatt Place Chesapeake/Greenbrier
709 Eden Way North
(757) 312-0020
119 Rooms, Meeting Space, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Walking Distance To Shops & Dining
Intown Suites
2150 Old Greenbrier Road
(757) 638-5000
132 Rooms, 132 Total Suites, Free Parking
Marriott Chesapeake
725 Woodlake Drive
(757) 523-1500
226 Total Rooms, 16 Suites, Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Wireless Internet Access, 12,000 sq. ft. meeting space, Free Parking
Red Roof Inn
724 Woodlake Drive
(757) 523-0123
108 Rooms, Free Parking
Residence Inn Chesapeake Greenbrier
1500 Crossways Blvd
(757) 502-7300 (800) 331-3131
121 Rooms, 121 Total Suites, 1 Meeting Room totaling 700 sq. feet, Continental Breakfast, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Pets Welcome, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfgb-residence-inn-chesapeake-greenbrier/
Savannah Suites
1409 Tintern Street
(757) 819-1004
125 Rooms, 125 Suites, Fitness Center, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Free High Speed Internet, Free Parking
SpringHill Suites Chesapeake Greenbrie
1446 Crossways Blvd.
(757) 410-9406 (800)287-9400
Toll Free: (888) 287-9400
132 Total Suites, 2 Meeting Rooms totaling 3,130 sq. feet, Grab-n-Go Breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, Free Parking
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfnc-springhill-suites-chesapeake-greenbrier/
Extended StayAmerica Hotel - Greenbrier Circle
809 Greenbrier Circle
(757) 523-7377
92 Rooms, 2 Meeting Rooms totaling 440 sq. feet, Fitness Center, Business Center, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Guest Laundry, Free Parking
Staybridge Suites
709 Woodlake Drive
(757) 420-2525
115 Rooms (all suites with fully equipped kitchens), hot breakfast buffet, evening receptions, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, home theater, business center, Priority Club Reward program
Sunset Manor Motel
3345 S. Military Hwy
(757) 487-2564
90 Rooms, 8 Total Suites, Swimming Pool, Free parking
Sun Suites
1520 Crossways Blvd
(757) 213-0222
135 Rooms, 135 Total Suites, Free Parking
Super 8 Motel
100 Red Cedar Court
(757) 547-8880
62 Rooms, 1 Total Suites, Continental Breakfast, Free Parking
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2000 Old Greenbrier Road
(757) 523-5004
119 Total Suites, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Pets Welcome, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking
Village Motel
3265 S. Military Hwy
(757) 487-2516
72 Rooms, Free Internet, Free parking
Wingate Inns
817 Greenbrier Circle
(757) 531-7777
100 Rooms, 9 Suites, 2 Meeting Room totaling 2,000 sq. feet, Continental Breakfast, Fitness Facility, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Indoor Swimming Pool, Free High Speed Internet, Free Parking
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SPORTS & RECREATION
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
Are you a "spectator sportsman"? Love to watch the pros? There are plenty of teams to follow and enjoy live right here in the Hampton Roads Region.
Norfolk Admirals American Hockey League team Chicago
Blackhawks farm team play at Norfolk Scope. 757-363-1900.
Norfolk Tides New York Mets AAA Baseball Team play at
Norfolk's Harbor Park. 757-622-2222
Norfolk Nighthawks Arena League Football play at Norfolk
Scope. 757-626-0500
Hampton Roads Mariners A-League Soccer play at Virginia
Beach Sportsplex. 800-955-5566.
Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
The sites in the South Chesapeake Loop offer a sample of habitats at the
interface of pinewoods and the swampy bottom lands lining several rivers
that drain the southeastern corner of the state. Visitors may encounter
birds ranging from nuthatches flitting through the pines, to
prothonotary warblers nesting in hollow swamp trees, to stealthy great
blue herons hunting in the shallows. The City of Chesapeake is a
starting point for this loop, which circles southward toward the North
Carolina border and returns just south of the city. Click here to visit their site.
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES
Deep Creek Lock Park
300 Luray Street, Chesapeake, VA 23323-3028
(757) 382-6411
Great Bridge Locks Park
S.Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6411
Elizabeth River Boat Landing
1ž4 Mile West of the Poindexter Street Exit #4 off I-464
Route 17 Boat Ramp
US 17 just north of Ballahack Road. Boat access to Dismal Swamp Canal.
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GOLF
If golf is your game, then you've come to the right place. Chesapeake features two daily fee golf courses that challenge golfers of all levels.
Chesapeake Golf Club
The Chesapeake Golf Club is in a beautiful woodland setting. This 6,278-yard premium public golf course features rolling fairways, challenging doglegs, and some of the best greens in the Tidewater area. (757) 547-1122. 1201 Club House Drive.
"The Isles Golf Links"
at Cahoon Plantation was inspired by the great links style courses of
the British Isles. Enjoy the smoothest, greenest playing surface available
on the only bent grass golf course from tee to fairway to green in the
Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Outer Banks of North Carolina corridor.
(757) 436-2775. 1501 Cedar Road.
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake is minutes away from outstanding professional theater, opera, dance troupes, symphony and museums.
Virginia Symphony
Serves the community of Hampton Roads and is one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras. (757) 892-6366. www.virginiasymphony.com.
Virginia Opera
"One of the nation's very best regional companies" according to NBC Nightly News. Five productions are staged annually during the opera season. Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. (757) 627-9545. www.vaopera.com.
Norfolk
Chrysler Museum
Visitors can enjoy the museum's world-renowned Tiffany-glass collection, Art Nouveau furniture, works of art from African, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, Islamic and Asian cultures, and an extensive European and American collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. (757) 664-6200. 245 West Olney Road.
D'Art Center
A working art studio where artists create, display, and sell their work. (757) 625-4211. 125 College Place.
Douglas MacArthur Memorial
The MacArthur Memorial's extensive collection of military and personal artifacts allows visitors to discover the compelling story of General of the Army Douglas Macarthur and the millions of American men and women who served our nation through five wars. (757) 441-2965. Bank Street and City Hall Avenue.
Virginia Stage Company
Southeastern Virginia's premier professional theater company. Performances are presented May through September. Well's Theatre in Norfolk. (757) 627-1234. www.vastage.com.
Nauticus, The National Maritime Center
A fun and exciting interactive science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. It features more than 150 exhibits including computer and video interactives, films on a giant screen, exotic aquarium, touch pools, shark petting, national-caliber traveling exhibits, and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Battleship USS Wisconsin is berthed next door. (757) 664-1001. 1 Waterside Drive.
Battleship Wisconsin
Located next to Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, the USS Wisconsin is the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore this majestic ship through a self-guided or audiotape tour. (757) 664-1001. 1 Waterside Drive.
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
155 beautiful acres intertwined by bridges, coastal waterways, and 12 miles of pedestrian trails. With one of the largest collections of roses, azaleas, camellias and hollies on the East Coast, Garden guests are surrounded with year-round beauty. (757) 441-5830. Azalea Garden Road between Norview Avenue and Little Creek Road.
Virginia Zoological Park
With over 350 animals including the new 10-acre Okavango African habitat, Reptile and Nocturnal Gallery, Barnyard and Botanical Gardens, a day of discovery awaits guests when they come to the Virginia Zoo. (757) 441-2706. 3500 Granby Street.
Virginia Beach
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Numerous aquariums and over 60 hands-on exhibits detailing Virginia's marine environment. (757) 425-3474. 717 General Booth Boulevard.
Virginia Beach Center for the Arts
Changing exhibits feature 20th century American art. Theatre, dance, and musical concerts are also offered. (757) 425-0000. 2200 Parks Avenue.
Ocean Breeze Festival Park
Family fun and adventure; wildwater and speed slides, autorides, and miniature golf. (757) 422-4444. 849 General Booth Boulevard.
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
State-of-the-art outdoor concert facility hosts more than 35 events April through October. (757) 368-3000. 3550 Cellar Door Way.
Portsmouth
Olde Towne Historic District
Showcases the largest concentration of antique houses between Alexandria, VA and Charleston, SC. (757) 393-5111.
Children's Museum of Virginia
The state's largest children's museum, offering more than 80 hands-on exhibits, temporary rotating exhibits, a 64-seat planetarium and an antique toy and model train collection. (757) 393-8393. 221 High Street.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame honors Virginia sports heroes from golfer Sam Snead to tennis star Arthur Ashe. (757) 393-8031. 420 High Street.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Pays tribute to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Memorabilia includes uniforms, cannon balls, models of ships and a piece of the CSS Virginia (the Merrimac). (757) 393-8591. 2 High Street.
Ntelos Pavillion at Harbor Center
This pavilion-style performance venue accommodates 6,500. Comparable in size and quality to Wolf Trap in Northern Virginia and Chastain Park in Atlanta. 901 Crawford St. (on the waterfront, south of City Hall). For ticket information: (757) 391-3260.
Suffolk
Riddick's Folly
This twenty-room Greek Revival house briefly served as Union Headquarters during the Civil War and is now a museum and cultural center. (757) 934-1390. 510 North Main Street.
Suffolk Museum
An educational facility that provides workshops, classes, cultural events
and volunteer opportunities. (757) 925-0448. 118 Bosley Avenue.
Hampton/Newport News
Virginia Air & Space Center
Features more than 100 hands-on exhibits that tell the story of air and space exploration plus a five-story high IMAX? Theater. Call for hours of operation. Open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. (757) 727-0900. 600 Settler Landing Road, Hampton.
Casemate Museum/Fort Monroe
Exhibits chronicle the history of Fort Monroe and the U.S. Army's presence in Hampton Roads. (757) 788-3391. Casemate 20, Bernard Road, Hampton.
The Hampton Carousel
One of only 170 antique carousels in existence in the U.S., this waterfront merry-go-round beckons families to take a whirl. (757) 727-0900. 602 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton.
Air Power Park
Learn about Hampton's space and aviation history at this outdoor display of aircraft. (757) 727-1163. 413 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton.
Mariner's Museum
World-renowned marine museum. Has 15 galleries with figureheads, ship models, small crafts, paintings, scrimshaw, decorative arts, and more. (757) 596-2222. 100 Museum Drive, Newport News.
Virginia Living Museum
Beautiful nature museum. Live native animals in natural settings, gardens, aquariums, planetarium, observatory, and nature classes. (757) 595-1900. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
Over 500 buildings, house museums, restored homes, exhibits, and shops populated by artisans using tools and techniques from colonial times recreate life in the 18th century. Located off I-64 midway between Norfolk and Richmond. 800-HISTORY.
Busch Gardens
360-acre family fun park featuring nine different authentically detailed 17th century European hamlets. Over 40 rides, live shows, European shops with demonstrations. (800) 343-7946.
Water Country USA
40-acre family water park with rides, slides, pools, and shows. (800) 343-7946.
Yorktown Battlefield/Colonial National Historical Park
American independence was won here in 1781. Visitor center, museum, battlefield, auto tour. (757) 898-3400. Old Route 238 and Colonial Parkway.
Jamestown
Site of America's first permanent English settlement. (757) 229-1733.
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