Guidebook for Chesapeake
Food Scene
Fat Fish opened in May, fish sandwiches (with a pound of fish on the sandwich my husband had!) fish tacos, lobster rolls, and looks to be great home cooked sides. Home made desserts. We met the owner who was wonderful.
Fat Fish Restaurant
1457 Mount Pleasant RoadFat Fish opened in May, fish sandwiches (with a pound of fish on the sandwich my husband had!) fish tacos, lobster rolls, and looks to be great home cooked sides. Home made desserts. We met the owner who was wonderful.
One of my favorite restaurants near the beach. Good food.
71 locals recommend
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
300 Winston Salem AvenueOne of my favorite restaurants near the beach. Good food.
Oh. my. I just love this place. Home made ice cream, bread, desserts, biscuits. The kids (well, me too) like to walk around the little farm and see the goats, pigs, donkeys,, whatever is there.
8 locals recommend
Bergey's Breadbasket
2207 Mt Pleasant RdOh. my. I just love this place. Home made ice cream, bread, desserts, biscuits. The kids (well, me too) like to walk around the little farm and see the goats, pigs, donkeys,, whatever is there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun neighborhood hang out. As of now, they do not serve food, but there is a restaurant next door Camo's American Grill , who will deliver to you!
6 locals recommend
Big Ugly Brewing
845 S Battlefield BlvdFun neighborhood hang out. As of now, they do not serve food, but there is a restaurant next door Camo's American Grill , who will deliver to you!
I have only been here once on a Sunday, but was told it is a great local hangout. Music on the weekends, Good food.
Big Woody's Bar & Grill
123 N Battlefield BlvdI have only been here once on a Sunday, but was told it is a great local hangout. Music on the weekends, Good food.
Parks & Nature
A lot of history and a good walking trail along the canal. Bring mosquito spray.
15 locals recommend
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
3100 Desert RdA lot of history and a good walking trail along the canal. Bring mosquito spray.
Cape Henry light house, 1792. Beautiful view. It is on an Army Base, but you can get in the gate.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveCape Henry light house, 1792. Beautiful view. It is on an Army Base, but you can get in the gate.
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth BlvdArts & Culture
love this museum. it's free. has a great glass exhibit. i have taken my grand daughters, 5, 4, 2. (quick trip, doable.)
also has a good restaurant- Wisteria.
184 locals recommend
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial Pllove this museum. it's free. has a great glass exhibit. i have taken my grand daughters, 5, 4, 2. (quick trip, doable.)
also has a good restaurant- Wisteria.
Essentials
For a big grocery run, less expensive than the Food Lion and Farm Fresh that is close by.
43 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
7530 Tidewater DrFor a big grocery run, less expensive than the Food Lion and Farm Fresh that is close by.
Farm Fresh
1464 Mount Pleasant Road Has a Starbucks inside.
Harris Teeter
237 Hanbury Rd EEntertainment & Activities
We love going to Tides' games. They are the farm team for the Baltimore Orioles.
43 locals recommend
Norfolk Tides Baseball Club at Harbor Park Stadium
150 Park AveWe love going to Tides' games. They are the farm team for the Baltimore Orioles.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth BlvdWater park! great fun
Sightseeing
On the water in Norfolk, tour the Battleship Wisconsin. It's a maritime-themed science center and museum
162 locals recommend
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrOn the water in Norfolk, tour the Battleship Wisconsin. It's a maritime-themed science center and museum
The world's largest base, and being a Navy family, we think you should take a tour!
11 locals recommend
Naval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center
9079 Hampton BlvdThe world's largest base, and being a Navy family, we think you should take a tour!