- 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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An experienced piano instructor teach’s piano lessons for kids and adults of beginner and intermediate experience levels
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Many arts and science exhibits that specifically target young people can be found at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Fun, play, and hands-on activities are integrated into all the exhibits that even includes a child-sized city with a grocery store, pet area, and fire engine.
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Within the main auditorium of the Commodore Theater is a fine dining restaurant that allows guests to have a diner and movie experience in one place. The theater itself has been luxuriously restored and shows first-run movies.
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Two High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705
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The oldest naval shipyard in America is preserved through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The collection itself covers 250 years of history and maintains many historical uniforms, military artifacts, and ship models.
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1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Filled with vintage nautical items, Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery offers ships in a bottle, marine sculptures, artwork, and more. The shop has antique maritime items and navigation maps.
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The greatest legendary sports heroes of Virginia form the exhibits within the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, which was established in 1966. Along with standard historic exhibits, there are activities where visitors can play sports and physical games.
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400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Housed within a former courthouse built in 1846, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is a large cultural center. Attractions include rotating art exhibits, a gallery shop, educational programs, and various special events.
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Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915. The lightship is now the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Patrons can view artifacts and photographs. Guests can also visit the museum gift shop. The gift shop offers a variety of historically themed gifts.
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Used as a navigational aid in the 1800's, the U.S. Lightship Portsmouth was opened as a museum after it was retired in the 1960's. It is also now listed on the National Historical Landmark registry.
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River Front Park is a city park constructed along the riverside, with walking areas around the docks, scenic views, and other amenities. Visitors can fish from the piers, and the park hosts a number of special events.
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Constructed on the site of a Naval hospital, Fort Nelson Park provides visitors with a scenic field and walking path to jog on. The path has several historical markers that explain the history of Fort Nelson.