Sun | Closed |
Mon | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat | Closed |
A great show is something you can always count on, no matter what is happening on stage at the Willett Hall in Portsmouth. This is the entertainment venue that spotlights the efforts of Portsmouth Community Concerts, a professional organization that prides itself in bringing some of the best performances to the stage. The Willett seats approximately 1,980 people and guests are treated to an incredible array of concerts and events that include classical, big band, country, pop, blues and jazz performers.
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.
History gets repeated every December in Chesapeake with the Battle of Great Bridge. Held every year, this two day event festival one of the pivotal battles of the Revolutionary War at the Great Bridge bridge. Re-enactments of the battle originally fought on December 9, 1775 are the main focal point. You will also want to check out replicas of the Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, and historical displays and lectures. There are also several artisans on hand selling their wares, plus crafts and fun for the kids.
The Chesapeake Golf Club is a semi-private course that offers a 6,241-yard, par 71 game and is conveniently located just a short 15 minute drive from downtown Norfolk. This is a popular course with young professionals who love to talk business while playing, and also with seasoned players who know that this 18-hole facility is one of the area's best-kept secrets when it comes to a great golfing experience.