Karla’s Beach House

Go on a multicultural adventure when you visit the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. This museum is housed in a 1908 Tudor style home on a twelve acre estate along the Lafayette River. Within its walls, you will discover an amazingly eclectic collection of Western and Asian art. Numerous cultures are represented, with some dating all the way back to 200 BC. Marvel at attractions and exhibits that features English and European paintings and ceramics as well as Chinese bronze statues, Persian rugs, French and Italian textiles, and ivory carvings, among many other stunning pieces.

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.

A great performance is always noteworthy, but when it takes place on the stage of the Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater, it takes on a deeper, more elegant quality. This impressive 2,500-seat venue is the definition of luxurious. This is the home of the Virginia Symphony and also features a variety of other entertainment and presentations that include ballets, popular Broadway shows, Norfolk forum lectures as well as concerts from a wide variety of artists. So, if you're looking for a truly unforgettable performance, you'll find it at the equally unforgettable Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater.