Defy - Chesapeake

It is not often when you get the chance to not only revisit history, but to also walk along its path. You get to have that experience in a truly dramatic way when you visit the Virginia Civil War Trails that begin with the Village of the Great Bridge, which is located at the crossing of the Albemarle and Chesapeake canals. Other stops along the way inclusde Village of Deep Creek, Glencoe, Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery and Cuffeytown 13.

First-editions, vintage periodicals and much more await you at Zeno's Books in Chesapeake. Whether you are an avid reader and collector or just want to browse through the shelves, you're sure to find something that will capture your attention and imagination. All books are reasonably priced, and if there is a title that you can't quite find, the friendly staff at Zeno's will be more than happy to direct you to it or even special order it. At Zeno's, they take pride in bringing you the whole story!

Go on an adventure filled with some of Chesapeake's most stunning natural beauty when you visit the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The Great Dismal Swamp is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern Carolina and has been recognized as a mysterious natural attraction where several people have easily lost their way. Originally established in 1974, this refuge is made up of 112,684 acres of forested wetlands. The 31,000-acre Drummond Lake is found at the center of the swamp.