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Lovers of the outdoors in Chesapeake know that the place to enjoy the natural beauty of the area is the Western Branch Park and Sports Park. This hub of outdoor activity and fun attracts various teams, groups and families out to enjoy its many amenities. This 80-acre site is the home of an impressive variety of sports attractions that include multipurpose softball fields with lights, lighted tennis courts and basketball courts. If you feel like you would rather commune with nature than play a sport, enjoy the spectacle of thousands of wildflowers that adorn a winding nature trail that is perfect for walking and running.

If the stress has gotten to you and your partner, plan a special romantic date at the Natural Elements Spa so that you can lose your stress and completely relax. The environment here is one that places a rightful premium on relaxation, and the mood is perfectly created with soft music and aromatic healing oils that will soothe you from the moment you walk in. There are various packages for couples as well as many specialized treatments designed to melt away your stress in the most delightful ways.

If you're a huge fan of live music, then the short drive to Portsmouth is really a pleasure when your destination is the Portsmouth Pavilion. This incredible entertainment venue is a thoroughly modern live music venue that offers a first-class experience from the first few notes to the final encore. Some of the more famous performers who have graced the stage here include Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, the Beach Boys, Huey Lewis, Ringo Starr, and Tony Bennett, just to name a few. Check the website regularly for the latest concert and ticket information.

Indian River Park features a challenging bike trail that shares an equal amount of BMX and Mountain bike traffic. There are lots of technical challenges here that include narrow bridges, jumps, logs and titer-toters.