Chesapeake, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Chesapeake
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Newport News, Virginia
Hike Noland Loop Trail
4.84.8 mi / 154 ft gainGreat hike right in the city of Newport News. It is a loop trail that is 4.8 miles and has a moderate level of traffic. Easy, good for all skill levels Pet friendly Water and wooded views with lots of shade throughoutClearly marked trail No bikesParking at Mariners Museum and at Lions Bridge; ...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Catch A Sunset at the Munden Point Park Pier
4.00.1 mi / 0 ft gainOnce in the park, you want to make your way to the most northern section of the park for the best sunset shots. Park in front of (south) of the softball field and follow the paved bike path right in front of you. The path heads north toward the water. Walk the 200 yard long path to the pier for e...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bike into False Cape State Park
4.7Located in South Eastern Virginia Beach VA, False Cape State Park is only accessible by bike, foot, or tour. To get here, you must head in to Sandbridge Beach and drive south on Sandpiper Road until you pass the Little Island Pier parking on your left. After this point, there will be no more buil...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bike Camp False Cape
It's hard to beat an outdoor adventure that keeps you near the ocean's edge. For this destination, getting there is possibly the best part. The trail is well kept and level; perfect for an easy bike ride or hike. An easy trail due to lack of incline (after all, it is by the sea). For the first fe...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Catch Sunset on the Wild Shores of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
5.0At the far south end of Virginia Beach’s Sandbridge community lies a seldom visited natural treasure, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The expansive beaches feel wilder than the shores just a few miles north and are littered with the footprints of sandpipers, rather than that of humans. On th...Read more -
Cape Charles, Virginia
Catch A Sunset At Kiptopeke State Park
4.7This beautiful State Park on the Virginia Eastern Shore provides visitors with a very secluded beach even in the dead of summer. The location of the beach also allows you to enjoy a sunset over water which is rare for the east coast. The sandy white beaches dotted with old crab buckets and crab t...Read more -
Yorktown, Virginia
Bike the Yorktown Battlefield
4.010.8 mi / 259 ft gainGreat for cyclists, this tour is full of beautiful scenery with rolling hills, redoubts, and history. A six-stop tour of the Yorktown Battlefield has been designed to take visitors to the most important spots on the battlefield. Signs direct you from one stop to the next. Signs with red arrows a...Read more -
Yorktown, Virginia
Hike through Historic Yorktown
5.02.5 mi / 59 ft gainThis is a fantastic hike through the history of the early United States. And one with many interactive exhibits and recreation opportunities. From the Visitor Center, head onto the path towards the Yorktown Historic District. The historic district begins at the Dudley Digges House. Buildings that...Read more -
Yorktown, Virginia
Photograph Yorktown Beach
4.9With the George P. Coleman bridge spanning the width of the York River, a fishing pier, and numerous rock jetties, Yorktown Beach is a great location for photographing sunrises or sunsets. There is a nice brick riverwalk path to walk along, or sandy areas to sit.To get the full Coleman Bridge in ...Read more -
Corolla, North Carolina
Wild Horses in Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge is located near Corolla Beach, NC. At this refuge, you can can visit wild horses on the beach! Please remember to be respectful of wild animals in their habitat and keep a respectful distance. There are two main ways to get a glimpse of these horses: You can p...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Bike Jamestown Island
5.1 mi / 45 ft gainThe trail is open to cyclists and pedestrians, but does share the road with some vehicle traffic. The speed limit is slow and often there is little traffic. There also is no parking at the actual trail head, so one must begin at the Visitor Center Parking lot. The trail will show off the natural ...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Visit Colonial Williamsburg
4.6Williamsburg, Virginia , founded in 1632, is one of the oldest cities in America. The city has played major roles in American history as the capital of Virginia and as a political center for the American Revolution. Today the city offers an abundance of museums,beautiful bed and breakfasts, and l...Read more -
Onemo, Virginia
Beach Day at Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
4.0I discovered Mathews, VA while watching Beachfront Bargain Hunt on HGTV! It’s a quiet county close to the coast. There is another beach in Mathews county, but this one is my favorite! It is a beautiful beach and it’s always been quiet the times I have been. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Waller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail
4.02.64 mi / 213 ft gainWaller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Williamsburg, Virginia.Read more -
Diggs, Virginia
Relax at Haven Beach
4.0I discovered Mathews, VA while watching Beachfront Bargain Hunt on HGTV! It’s a quiet county close to the coast. One of the beaches close to Mathews is Haven Beach. It’s an uncrowded beach with parking and a bathroom (porto potty style). There’s not much in Mathews, but there is a 7-Eleven that...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Bike the Virginia Capital Trail
5.051.2 mi / 160 ft gainThere are numerous access points to pick up the Capital Trail, however, we chose to ride the entire 51.2 mile route from Williamsburg to Richmond, VA. Mile marker "0" begins the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg. There is a huge parking lot there with plenty of parking and is the perfect spot ...Read more