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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.

A single tree offers a great place to relax and commune with nature. But at the Chesapeake Arboretum, there are so many trees that your senses will be overwhelmed–but in a good way! This 47-acre garden features a staggering number of trees and also does an admirable job of championing the importance of environmental awareness through various exhibits and attractions. The Chesapeake Arboretum originally opened its doors in 1996 and has been welcoming hundreds of visitors on a regular basis ever since.

Bergey's Dairy Farm is really the cream of the crop when it comes to attractions in Chesapeake. This inviting dairy farm offers some of the freshest milk, cheese, butter and ice cream–and you might even be put to work when you visit! This benchmark of a farm was established by Titus Bergey in 1931 and has been maintaining its impressive tradition of producing quality products that are appreciated by visitors and locals alike.