The best things to do in Chesapeake

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The Play Spot

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Trade couch chaos for actual fun this week at The Play Spot in Chesapeake, the family indoor playground where all ages can play together.…

648 Grassfield Pkwy #3

Trade couch chaos for actual fun this week at The Play Spot in Chesapeake, the family indoor playground where all ages can play together. Hit an Open Play Session, try Ninja Warrior classes, or scope summer camps and birthday party options, then go home with tired, happy kids.

From the Chesapeake newsletter, August 3, 2026

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A Dance 2 Remember

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Whether your big day is looming or you just want to stop swaying like a tree in a storm, A Dance 2 Remember offers personalized wedding and…

102 Willow Wood Dr (Norfolk)

Whether your big day is looming or you just want to stop swaying like a tree in a storm, A Dance 2 Remember offers personalized wedding and event dance instruction, from custom first dances to flash mobs and bachelorette routines.

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Red Wing Lake Golf Course pairs a classic, tree-lined layout with water that loves golf balls, plus rebuilt bentgrass greens that roll…

1144 Prosperity Rd (Virginia Beach)

Red Wing Lake Golf Course pairs a classic, tree-lined layout with water that loves golf balls, plus rebuilt bentgrass greens that roll true. Sneak in a morning round then reward yourself with a breakfast bite, a sandwich, or a cold beer at the clubhouse.

From the Hampton Roads newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Tom Doak’s waterfront layout at Riverfront Golf Club, right here in Suffolk, is a local gem with wide, friendly fairways, crafty deep…

5200 River Club Dr (Suffolk)

Tom Doak’s waterfront layout at Riverfront Golf Club, right here in Suffolk, is a local gem with wide, friendly fairways, crafty deep bunkers and greens that actually make you think. Hit the range, book a loop with friends, or grab a tune-up from PGA pro Tim Newsom and feel the swing return.

From the Suffolk newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Whether you're chasing a low number or just escaping emails for a couple hours, Ocean View Golf Course delivers classic Hampton Roads golf…

9610 Norfolk Ave (Norfolk)

Whether you're chasing a low number or just escaping emails for a couple hours, Ocean View Golf Course delivers classic Hampton Roads golf with oak-framed fairways, hybrid Bermuda greens, and fun doglegs. Book a quick tee time or grab a lesson and treat yourself to affordable, hometown swings.

From the Norfolk newsletter, August 3, 2026

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King Neptune's Mini Golf is Hampton Roads' premier indoor blacklight 3D putt spot, a trippy 10 hole course that makes your short game look…

213 25th St (Virginia Beach)

King Neptune's Mini Golf is Hampton Roads' premier indoor blacklight 3D putt spot, a trippy 10 hole course that makes your short game look epic. Grab a friend, dodge the heat, and call dibs on bragging rights... or plan a crew outing with their party packages.

From the Virginia Beach newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Main Gate Movies

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Casual theater featuring first-run films plus stadium seating, an arcade, and a concession stand.

1500 Mall Dr (Norfolk)

Casual theater featuring first-run films plus stadium seating, an arcade, and a concession stand.

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Kid-friendly amusement center specializing in pizza and offering bounce houses, bumper cars and arcade games.

4300 Portsmouth Blvd Ste 270B

Kid-friendly amusement center specializing in pizza and offering bounce houses, bumper cars and arcade games.

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Large complex with escape rooms, a bowling lane & go-karts, plus a range to try axe throwing.

4621 Columbus St #100 (Virginia Beach)

Large complex with escape rooms, a bowling lane & go-karts, plus a range to try axe throwing.

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Sunsations

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Beach shop featuring a wide variety of items, including souvenirs, clothing, and beach accessories.

3300 Atlantic Ave (Virginia Beach)

Beach shop featuring a wide variety of items, including souvenirs, clothing, and beach accessories.

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Refined event venue with a well-regarded golf course and a gym, as well as a buffet-style eatery and a daycare.

1301 Volvo Pkwy

Refined event venue with a well-regarded golf course and a gym, as well as a buffet-style eatery and a daycare.

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Bayville Golf Club

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Wooded par-3 holes, plus two practice holes on a well-kept course, as well as an eatery.

4137 First Ct Rd (Virginia Beach)

Wooded par-3 holes, plus two practice holes on a well-kept course, as well as an eatery.

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Public golf course with a driving range and a tournament history, plus greens, bunkers, and a river.

4700 Sleepy Hole Rd (Suffolk)

Public golf course with a driving range and a tournament history, plus greens, bunkers, and a river.

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Golfers enjoy the challenge and natural beauty of this well-maintained course.

2700 Atwoodtown Rd (Virginia Beach)

Golfers enjoy the challenge and natural beauty of this well-maintained course.

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Shipwreck Golf

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Quaint mini-golf course featuring 18 or 36 holes, with ships, caves, waterfalls and go-karts.

700 S Birdneck Rd (Virginia Beach)

Quaint mini-golf course featuring 18 or 36 holes, with ships, caves, waterfalls and go-karts.

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Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

112 Medical Pkwy E

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

2413 Chesapeake Square Ring Rd

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Family-friendly water park featuring a splash pad for children and toddlers, plus kind staff.

900 Elm Ave (Portsmouth)

Family-friendly water park featuring a splash pad for children and toddlers, plus kind staff.

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Military and public facility featuring an 18-hole course, a pro shop and a driving range, which is not suitable for woods.

660 Ruthven Rd (Norfolk)

Military and public facility featuring an 18-hole course, a pro shop and a driving range, which is not suitable for woods.

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Opened in 1999 and designed by PGA Tour star Fred Couples, this golf course offers 5 sets of tees.

2973 Heron Ridge Dr (Virginia Beach)

Opened in 1999 and designed by PGA Tour star Fred Couples, this golf course offers 5 sets of tees.

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Atlantic Fun Park

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Seasonal amusement center featuring 16 rides, a go-kart track, midway games & food stands.

233 15th St (Virginia Beach)

Seasonal amusement center featuring 16 rides, a go-kart track, midway games & food stands.

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Information center offering guided tours and local exhibits, plus a farmers market.

524 N Main St (Suffolk)

Information center offering guided tours and local exhibits, plus a farmers market.

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Flipper McCoys

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Arcade with video and pinball games, laser tag, and pool tables, plus birthday parties.

3234 2212 Atlantic Ave (Virginia Beach)

Arcade with video and pinball games, laser tag, and pool tables, plus birthday parties.

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Open-to-the-public golf club offering an 18-hole championship course, plus a grill.

5340 Club Head Rd (Virginia Beach)

Open-to-the-public golf club offering an 18-hole championship course, plus a grill.

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Scenic 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye, with all-grass practice tees & a traditional clubhouse.

2500 Tournament Dr (Virginia Beach)

Scenic 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye, with all-grass practice tees & a traditional clubhouse.

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Cinema Cafe

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Casual dinners of pizza & burgers accompany discounted recent releases at this mini-chain cinema.

1401 Greenbrier Pkwy Suite 1112

Casual dinners of pizza & burgers accompany discounted recent releases at this mini-chain cinema.

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Museum in a historic 1830 brick manor house beside the river, plus paranormal tours.

4136 Cheswick Ln (Virginia Beach)

Museum in a historic 1830 brick manor house beside the river, plus paranormal tours.

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Golf facility featuring a course with well-rated greens and a clubhouse, plus a venue for events.

1201 Club House Dr

Golf facility featuring a course with well-rated greens and a clubhouse, plus a venue for events.

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Aquarium focused on Virginia marine life, past & present, with an IMAX theater, boat tour & aviary.

717 General Booth Blvd (Virginia Beach)

Aquarium focused on Virginia marine life, past & present, with an IMAX theater, boat tour & aviary.

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Breakout Games

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Familiar chain of escape room centers themed around kidnapping, runaway trains, islands and more.

3852 Virginia Beach Blvd (Virginia Beach)

Familiar chain of escape room centers themed around kidnapping, runaway trains, islands and more.

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Two-rink facility offering public skating and a variety of hockey options, plus rentals and lessons.

1416 Stephanie Way

Two-rink facility offering public skating and a variety of hockey options, plus rentals and lessons.

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Water slides, a tubing river & a wave pool headline this sprawling water park with 30+ rides.

849 General Booth Blvd (Virginia Beach)

Water slides, a tubing river & a wave pool headline this sprawling water park with 30+ rides.

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Honey Bee Golf Club

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18-hole golf course by Rees Jones, open since 1988, with a clubhouse, practice area, shop & dining.

2500 S Independence Blvd (Virginia Beach)

18-hole golf course by Rees Jones, open since 1988, with a clubhouse, practice area, shop & dining.

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Verdant mini-golf course with a jungle theme & animal sculptures, plus a game room & snack bar.

302 23rd St (Virginia Beach)

Verdant mini-golf course with a jungle theme & animal sculptures, plus a game room & snack bar.

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Set next to a 278-acre lake, this forested, 18-hole course opened in 1958 & features a bar & grill.

4797 Indian River Rd (Virginia Beach)

Set next to a 278-acre lake, this forested, 18-hole course opened in 1958 & features a bar & grill.

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Pirate-themed mini-golf course with landscaping, waterfalls & a ship plus hot dogs & funnel cakes.

2109 Pacific Ave (Virginia Beach)

Pirate-themed mini-golf course with landscaping, waterfalls & a ship plus hot dogs & funnel cakes.

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Cedar Point Club

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Country club offering tennis courts and a golf course, plus dining and wedding venues.

8056 Clubhouse Dr (Suffolk)

Country club offering tennis courts and a golf course, plus dining and wedding venues.

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Golf course with open fairways and rolling hills offering challenges, plus a lack of amenities.

1001 Centerville Turnpike S

Golf course with open fairways and rolling hills offering challenges, plus a lack of amenities.

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