- Our list of the best things to do in Chesapeake, Virginia, features the top 167 nearby activities — including 75 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chesapeake, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Chesapeake, VA , followed by 143 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Smithfield, Cape Charles, Williamsburg and Yorktown
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Run by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, Eastern Shore of Virginia offers visitors a wide range of outdoor activities, from deer hunting to nature photography. The refuge has outdoor classes and interpretive events about migratory birds and other wildlife.
31.3 Miles
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1 votes
32205 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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The contact center for the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Cen offers information and guidance for visitors to this wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary.
31.5 Miles
The historic Fort Huger is a strategic Civil War fort that overlooks the James River. The fort was originally established to block the approach by land and river to the Confederate capital of Richmond.
31.6 Miles
A water park and indoor pool, the Ft. Eustis Aquatic Center is open to military personnel and their families. The adventure pool area includes a large slide and toddler pool, and the competition pool is 25 yards long.
31.9 Miles
One of the biggest municipal parks in the United States is the Newport News Park, offering woodland areas, meadows, and lakes. Camping, boating, and fishing are the predominant activities, but festivals are also held at the park during the year.
32.0 Miles
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26 votes
13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603
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At Newport News Visitor Center, visitors can learn about the attractions in the area with the help of knowledgeable staff. The center has travel resources like brochures and maps available to visitors for free.
32.0 Miles
75%
8 votes
13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603
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Newport News Park Campsites offers year-round camping with 188 campsites, most of which include grills, electrical hook-ups and concrete pads. Newport provides picnic shelters, paddleboats and canoeing with each campsite loop having separate facilities buildings with hot showers and restrooms.
32.2 Miles
92%
155 votes
300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Newport News, VA 23604
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The history of the United States Army transportation methods from colonial times to the present are put on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the logistical support of the Army during conflicts.
32.4 Miles
Along Cape Charles is the Kiptopeke State Park with recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers many accommodations and a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
32.5 Miles
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15 votes
400 W. Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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DeTours in Elizabeth City offers a one-hour walking tour of the 20 block historic district, and a tour inside an 1853 brick Greek revival home. After the home tour, visitors are treated to a Victorian tea.