Chesapeake, Virginia

• What is the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail?
  • The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is an outdoor recreation, environmental, and historic park area with picnic areas, as well as a multi-use trail that is open to horseback riding, hiking, running, walking, bicycling, and even boating.
• Where is the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail located?
  • The north trailhead can be found at Old Route 17 and Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake, Virginia, and runs a little more than eight miles to the south along the Dismal Swamp Canal.
• What special event takes place at the Dismal Swamp Canal?
  • This canal is also the site of the Paddle for the Border event in the spring, during which paddlers of all ages travel from the state of Maryland down to Georgia.

1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322, Phone: 757-382-6411

• What is the Chesapeake Arboretum?
  • The Chesapeake Arboretum is situated within the center of Chesapeake, Virginia and encompasses forty-eight acres that it calls “Nature’s Classroom.” It promotes environmental and horticultural awareness through research, education, and plant displays.
• What special designation does the Chesapeake Arboretum have?
  • The arboretum is designated as a “Virginia Treasure”, a state initiative for highlighting the important recreational, scenic, historic, and ecological lands throughout Virginia.
• What features and activities can visitors enjoy at the Chesapeake Arboretum?
  • The park includes around three miles of trails for walking and hiking, picnic areas, the three-acre Lake Hughes, a wide variety of plants, eight bridges, the Propagation Nursery, the historic Calem Williamson Farm House, and one of the finest trail systems in the state.

624 Oak Grove Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Phone: 757-382-6411

• What is Hickory Ridge Farm?
  • The Hickory Ridge Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in the Hickory area of the city of Chesapeake.
• What produce is available at Hickory Ridge Farm?
  • The eighteen-acre farm consists of several acres of produce that is available to the public for picking during different parts of the year.
• When can visitors pick strawberries at Hickory Ridge Farm?
  • During late April, throughout the month of May, and during early June, visitors can come to the farm to pick strawberries.
• What other seasonal produce is available?
  • Summer produce is available between the months of June and August, and wholesale and you-pick pumpkins are available during the autumn months.
• What are the operating hours of Hickory Ridge Farm?
  • Hickory Ridge Farm is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
• Where is Hickory Ridge Farm located?
  • 2928 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
• How can visitors contact Hickory Ridge Farm?
  • Phone: 757-560-6763

• What is the Great Bridge Lock Park?
  • The Great Bridge Lock Park is located along the state of Virginia’s Intracoastal Waterway, where the Chesapeake Canal and the Albemarle Canal meet with the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch.
• Why is the park named Great Bridge Lock Park?
  • The park is named for the lock of the Corp of Engineers that separates the canal’s freshwater from the river’s saltwater.
• How large is Great Bridge Lock Park and what does it feature?
  • The park spans across nineteen acres of a small peninsula, surrounded by a river on one side and a canal on the other. It features interpretive signage about the lock system, areas for fishing, picnic shelters, a playground, and a boat ramp with two lanes.
• Where is Great Bridge Lock Park located?
  • 100 Locks Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
• How can visitors contact Great Bridge Lock Park?
  • Phone: 757-382-6411

• What is Greenbrier Mall?
  • The Greenbrier Mall is a regional shopping center spanning almost nine hundred thousand square feet in the state’s Hampton Roads area.
• What makes Greenbrier Mall unique?
  • This mall is set on a hillside terrain, meaning entrances are located on both the lower and upper levels.
• Which communities does Greenbrier Mall serve?
  • Along with the city of Chesapeake, Greenbrier Mall serves several communities along the east coast of Virginia, as well as some communities in North Carolina.
• What stores and attractions are at Greenbrier Mall?
  • The mall is home to more than one hundred retailers, including Macy’s, JCPenney, and Dillard’s, as well as the Cinema Cafe movie theater and a variety of restaurants.
• Where is Greenbrier Mall located?
  • 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
• How can visitors contact Greenbrier Mall?
  • Phone: 757-424-7100

• What is the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge?
  • The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, also known as the Jordan Bridge, is a fixed bridge and tolled highway that transports State Route 337 across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, connecting Chesapeake, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia.
• When was the original Jordan Bridge built?
  • The bridge was originally opened for traffic back in 1928, built by Carl and Wallace Jordan, two businessmen from South Norfolk.
• Why was the original bridge closed?
  • The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge was the state of Virginia’s oldest drawbridge and was closed in November 2008 due to the extensive maintenance it required.
• When was the replacement Jordan Bridge completed?
  • The new, replacement bridge was finished in October 2012.
• Where is the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge located?
  • 100 Poindexter St, Chesapeake, VA 23324

• What is the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Foundation?
  • The Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Foundation owns and operates The Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Historic Park & Museum / Visitor Center in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia.
• What is the purpose of the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum?
  • The foundation works to preserve the history of the United States and has opened the museum and visitor center in a beautiful Georgian-style building along the Intracoastal Waterways to highlight the history of the nation's waterways and the Battle of Great Bridge during the American Revolution.
• What features does the museum include?
  • The museum features a permanent gallery, a changing exhibit gallery, and an auditorium that seats one hundred people.
• Where is the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum located?
  • 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
• How can visitors contact the museum?
  • Phone: 757-482-4480

• What is Elizabeth River Park?
  • The Elizabeth River Park is a waterfront park in Chesapeake, Virginia that offers amazing views of the river and serves as a great spot for picnicking and outdoor recreational activities.
• What activities can visitors enjoy at Elizabeth River Park?
  • The park features walking paths and an area for cardio fitness. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and crabbing at the pier, which is free to use.
• How can boat owners access Elizabeth River Park?
  • Boat owners can easily access the Elizabeth River Park by both water and land.
• What views can visitors enjoy at the park?
  • The pedestrian walkway offers spectacular views from the city’s South Norfolk Jordan Bridge.
• What amenities are available at Elizabeth River Park?
  • The park includes gazebos and shelters, a dog park, and snacks available at the Snack Shack.
• Where is Elizabeth River Park located?
  • 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA 23324
• How can visitors contact Elizabeth River Park?
  • Phone: 757-382-6411

• What is The Egg Bistro?
  • The Egg Bistro is a neighborhood bistro that is independently owned in Chesapeake, Virginia, with additional locations in Virginia Beach and Suffolk’s Harbour View.
• What kind of dining experience does The Egg Bistro offer?
  • The restaurant serves innovative and fresh food within a hip family atmosphere, providing excellent service and a wide-ranging food and bar menu.
• What drinks are available at The Egg Bistro?
  • The bistro offers an expansive bar menu with twelve different craft beers available on tap.
• Does The Egg Bistro offer event space?
  • Yes, The Egg Bistro has event space that can accommodate up to 150 guests.
• Is catering available at The Egg Bistro?
  • Off-site catering is available at each of the bistro’s locations, with events hosted seven days a week.
• Where is The Egg Bistro located in Chesapeake?
  • 501 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
• How can visitors contact The Egg Bistro?
  • Phone: 757-410-8515