Chesapeake, VA Real Estate For Sale

Chesapeake is situated in the historically-rich venue of the Eastern Shore, adjacent to numerous sites related to both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Long sandy beaches along the Atlantic beckon vacationers and locals to warmth of the Gulf Stream waters. Abundant water sports, boating, sailing and fishing are nearby in Chesapeake Bay. Inland are the rolling hills of Virginia’s horse country with its small towns and villages offering antiques, historical sites and sumptuous dining.

Nearby Hampton and Norfolk offer professional hockey and soccer teams and the Norfolk Tides, the New York Mets Triple-A League team, play baseball. The area has numerous museums, galleries and the Virginia Zoological Park. Tours can also be arranged at the Norfolk Naval Base. And, of course, Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens are just a short drive. The Professional Golfer’s Association of America’s Nationwide Tour plays the Virginia Open in nearby Virginia Beach in May.

Dining in Chesapeake leans heavily on American comfort food, along with Asian, Spanish and Italian cuisines. There are two senior centers and seven community centers within the city, along with park and recreation areas offering golf, hiking, bicycling and even winter sports at the Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex. Chesapeake also has a central library with five branches and a bookmobile.