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Chesapeake is consistently ranked by the FBI as one of the five safest cities of its size in the country.
The Hampton Roads region is ranked one of the top 6 regions in America for recreation.
Chesapeake is ranked as one of the six best places to live by MONEY magazine (for cities with 100,000+ population in the East).
Chesapeake contains more miles of deepwater canals than any other city in the country ... and there's more!
- About Chesapeake
- Attractions
- Events
- History of Chesapeake
- Maps & Directions
- Meetings & Conventions
- Staying in Chesapeake
- Welcome from the Mayor
About Chesapeake & the History of Chesapeake
About Chesapeake
- Chesapeake Fact Sheet - 2-pg, 2,983 kb
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Chesapeake Fact Sheet - 2-pg, 425 kb - quick view
- About
Chesapeake
- Getting
Here
Airport, Shuttle, Taxi info - Weather
Chesapeake History
Historic Districts
- Historic Preservation Commission
- South Norfolk Historic & Architectural Review Board
- National & Local Historic District Maps
Chesapeake Historical Areas
History & Heritage Attractions
- Attractions
for Chesapeake
Listing from "Virginia is for Lovers" - tourism site
Attractions
Chesapeake Attractions
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General Attractions
- Chesapeake
Attractions
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Family fun, waterways, birds & wildlife enthusiasts, discovering antiques, & more.
- Chesapeake
Jubilee - 3rd week in May
The Chesapeake Jubilee is a 4-day annual event to celebrate the City’s anniversary and also to build community spirit and cohesiveness. It features the Chesapeake 4-H livestock show, top entertainers, rides, food, fireworks and more.
Phone: 757-482-4848 Email: info@chesapeakejubilee.org
Athletics, Sports & Recreation
Attractions
- Golf
- Sports & Recreation
Educational - Planetarium
- Chesapeake
Arboretum
The Chesapeake Arboretum is a 47-acre site with gardens, mature hardwood forest, perennial stream, hiking trails, tree nursery and 1730's farmhouse headquarters. It is dedicated to promoting horticultural and environmental awareness through displays, education and research. It is located at 624 Oak Grove Road in Chesapeake (directions).
Phone: 757-382-7060 Email: chesapeake.arboretum5@verizon.net - The
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- Brochure pdf
format
- Directions
- Locator
Map pdf format
- Recreational
Opportunities
- Trail Map pdf format
- Brochure pdf
format
- Northwest River Park
Regional Attractions
- Metro
Attractions
- Boat Ramps - State of Virginia listing
Maps & Directions
Where is Chesapeake
- Location Maps - East Coast, Regional & Local
- Download maps
Regional 1.5 MB (from Economic Development site)
Local 3.2 MB (from Economic Development site)
Directions
- Directions & Maps to City Facilities
Offices for City Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, Courts, Economic Development, Health & Human Services, Fire Stations, Library locations, -
Meeting Facilities
Hotels, Overflow Properties, Unique Meeting Venues
Driving Directions to City Hall Office
Driving Directions Deep Creek Satellite Office
Driving Directions South Norfolk Satellite Office
Driving Directions Western Branch Satellite Office
Map Gallery
Meetings & Conventions - www.visitchesapeake.com
Meetings & Conventions
- Chesapeake
Conference Center
- Group Tours
- Meeting
Facilities
Hotels, Overflow Properties, Unique Meeting Venues
- Meeting
Planners
- Request
for Information
- Services Provided
Sample Iteneraries
Military Reunions
Request for Information
City of Chesapeake, Virginia