Why you'd want to live in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA is a hub for some of the best attractions, accommodations, and meeting spaces in the Coastal Virginia region. Because of its location and highway network, Chesapeake centrally located in Coastal Virginia. Virginia Beach and Norfolk are less than 30 minutes from Chesapeake, and Williamsburg is less than an hour away. Chesapeake is also home to several stops along the Civil War Trail. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is nationally recognized as a stop on the Underground Railroad, and also boasts a thriving outdoor community with thousands of unspoiled acres for kayaking, birding, and fishing. If city life is more your speed, Chesapeake has that too. Enjoy a multitude of shopping opportunities, from antique hunting to mall cruising; or opt for fine dining and the freshest seafood in this foodie paradise. via visitchesapeake.com