|
|
|
Welcome to Chesapeake, Virginia.
Chesapeake is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 199,184.
Chesapeake is one of the larger cities in Virginia and the nation in terms of land, a fact that poses challenges to city leaders in supporting a large infrastructure. It is currently the third largest city in Virginia in terms of population. The presence of many historically and geographically distinct communities also poses challenges to city leaders, who are also faced with conflicts between development of suburban areas and preservation of virgin forest, wetlands, and whose city includes a large portion of the Great Dismal Swamp.
The Kedieve Temple of Chesapeake, Virginia, has the largest and best kept collection of burgundy MGB Midgets anywhere. By cbonney, October 2006
The city was created in 1963, when the former independent city of South Norfolk was consolidated with Norfolk County and reincorporated (approval from the Virginia General Assembly) as the new City of Chesapeake. The new name was selected through a voter referendum. Although the city is relatively young, Norfolk County had been formed in 1691.
Chesapeake's history goes far back into Virginia's colonial roots. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through Chesapeake. On the waterway, at Great Bridge where the locks transition from the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River to the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal lies the site of the Battle of Great Bridge. This American Revolutionary War battle was responsible for removing Lord Dunmore and any other vestige of English Government for the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the American Revolution on December 9, 1775.
The Dismal Swamp Canal runs through Chesapeake as well. The site of this canal was surveyed by George Washington, among others, and is known as "Washington's Ditch." It is the oldest continuously used man made canal in the United States today and has been in service for over 230 years. The canal begins in the Deep Creek section of the city branching off from the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. The canal runs through Chesapeake paralleling U.S. Highway 17 into North Carolina and connects to Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Chesapeake has plenty of attractions, golf, history, waterways, and parks to fill your days. Chesapeake is centrally located within 20 minutes of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 15 minutes from downtown Norfolk, and 40 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Chesapeake Arboretum is a 47-acre garden dedicated to promoting horticultural and environmental awareness through displays, education and research. The Arboretum was dedicated in November, 1996, and boasts one of Virginia's finest trail systems that wanders through a 43-acre mature hardwood forest with many varieties of trees and plants. On the grounds of the farmhouse that serves as the Arboretum Headquarters building are a number of theme gardens, including fragrance and antique rose gardens, as well as several demonstration gardens. Periodic events are held on our grounds, including Arbor Day, Our annual Garden Party, a "Junior Gardeners" class for children, Walk-a-thons, etc. The Arboretum won two 1999 Chesapeake environmental awards: The Adult Community Organization Award, and the Mayor's Outstanding Service Award.
Deep Creek Lock Park is named for the Corps of Engineers' lock which separates the salt water of Deep Creek from the fresh water of the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. It is heavily wooded with a combination pedestrian bridge/elevated walkway system to traverse a tidal inlet and marsh area. Foot trails wind through woods. There is a play area and a canoe put-in.
|
Local daily news in Chesapeake:
Chesapeake will do its own search for superintendent
The School Board has decided to abandon its plan to hire a search firm to help look for its next head of schools.
Two new condo 'villages' being built near Chesapeake Square
Look for more residential growth this spring and summer in Western Branch. The Dragas Companies is building a condominium community on Gum Road, just past Chesapeake Square Mall and about 600 feet from Portsmouth Boulevard.
Some surprising public employees have the power to put you in jail
Some local agencies are turning ordinary city workers into special police officers with full arrest powers.
|
|
 |
Use our Chesapeake directory |
 |
Accommodations,
Accountants,
Airline Services,
Antiques,
Apartments,
Art,
Attorneys,
Attractions,
Auto Dealers,
Auto Rental,
Banks,
Barbers,
Beauty,
Bed & Breakfasts,
Bookstores,
Cafes,
Campgrounds,
Caterers,
Cell Phones,
Chambers of Commerce,
Churches,
Clothing,
Computer Dealers,
Contractors,
Dating,
Dentists,
Electronics,
Employment,
Festivals,
Financial Services,
Fishing,
Florists,
Gift Shops,
Golf,
Health,
Health Care,
Historical,
Hobbies,
Hotels,
Inns,
Insurance,
Jewelers,
Laundries,
Loan Services,
Manufacturers' Agents,
Massage,
Mortgages,
Motels,
Moving Companies,
Museums,
Music,
Nightlife,
Office Services,
Opticians,
Outdoor,
Parks,
Pet Care,
Pharmacy,
Photography,
Publishers,
Real Estate,
Restaurants,
Schools,
Shopping,
Sport & Recreation,
Stadiums,
Taxicabs,
Tourist Info,
Tours,
Travel Agents,
Websites,
Weddings
|
Search for a category of business by clicking a letter below e.g. 'P' for Plumber
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
|
|
Places of interest:
Portsmouth, VA (6.0 miles), Norfolk, VA (8.4 miles), Virginia Beach, VA (14.5 miles), Hampton, VA (19.2 miles), Suffolk, VA (22.2 miles), Newport News, VA (25.0 miles), Poquoson, VA (26.0 miles), Smithfield, VA (27.0 miles).
|
|
 |
Weather in Chesapeake:
|
 |
Hotels in Chesapeake
|
 |
Days Inn Norfolk Chesapeake
1433 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320 US
|
|
Days Inn Chesapeake Portsmouth
1439 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY - Chesapeake, VA, US 23323
|
|
Econo Lodge Bowers Hill
4725 W MILITARY HWY - Chesapeake, VA, US 23321
|
|
Hampton Inn Chesapeake
701A WOODLAKE DR - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Comfort Suites Chesapeake
1550 CROSSWAY BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Econo Lodge Chesapeake
2222 S MILITARY HWY - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Extendedstay Greenbrier
1540 CROSSWAYS BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Best Value Inn And Suites Chesa
721 Conference Center Drive Chesapeake Va 23320
|
|
Courtyard Chesapeake
1562 CROSSWAYS BOULEVARD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Fairfield Inn Chesapeake
1560 CROSSWAYS BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Super 8 Chesapeake Chruchland
3216 CHURCHLAND BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23321
|
|
Twnpl Ste Chesapeake
2000 Old Greenbrier Road Chesapeake Va 23320
|
|
Sprnghll Sts Chesapeake
2424 Gum Road Chesapeake Va 23321
|
|
Red Roof Chesapeake
724 WOODLAKE DRIVE - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Sleep Inn Chesapeake
3280 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23321
|
|
Best Value Inn Chesapeake
4433 S MILITARY HIGHWAY - Chesapeake, VA, US 23321
|
|
Oakwoood Chesapeake
101 Sabal Palm Lane Chesapeake Va 23320
|
|
Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake
1565 CROSSWAYS BLVD - Chesapeake, VA, US 23320
|
|
Savannah Suites Chesapeake
1409 Tintern St
|
|
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHESAPEAKE
2436 GUM ROAD CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321
|
|
|
|
| partners
