Kelly's Tavern is one of those rare places where you feel instantly comfortable the moment you walk in the door. This nightlife venue is located in the city's trendy Ghent area and offers a great lunch menu that includes burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches. When the day winds down, though, Kelly's draws in a wide variety of patrons that range from young professionals to students to college professors, and more. The mood is always so inviting that no matter where you come from, you'll fit right in!
You both realize deep down that your love for one another is one-of-a-kind. That uniqueness also seems to perfectly characterize the art that you will discover when you both visit D'Art Center on a romantic date. This highly engaging and visually captivating venue features the dazzlingly eccentric and thoughtful work of over 36 professional artists. The center touts itself as "your connection to visual arts," and with the amazing displays and exhibits, as well as classes that teach you how to create your own masterpieces, you and your sweetheart will be connected to each other and to all of the affection with which these stunning pieces of art were created.
York River State Park offers beautiful scenery as well as several recreation trails that offer a chance to get a unique view of the park's lush surroundings. Two of the most popular are the Majestic Oak Trail that is used more by bikers and horseback riders than hikers, and the Mataponi Trail that offers a great view of the York River and the 7-acre Woodstock Pond.
You can almost feel the historical heaviness when you visit Fort Norfolk, which was the last surviving fort from the Revolutionary War. This site was also highly significant during the Civil War because it changed hands twice and supplied Confederate ammunition during the Merrimac-Monitor battle. Make sure to bring a camera as you enjoy a self-guided tour that is complemented by a comprehensive set of information that will educate you about this highly historic and significant site.