Best points of interest near Chesapeake
33 points of interest · 33 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Chesapeake, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 33 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Painting with a Twist
1.4 mi away
Painting with a Twist is an art-focused attraction located near Chesapeake, Virginia. Visitors can participate in guided painting activities in a social setting. The venue…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#2
Gilmerton Bridge
3.0 mi away
The Gilmerton Bridge, originally a twin bascule drawbridge, is now a vertical-lift bridge which spans the Southern Branch Elizabeth River in the City of Chesapeake in South…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
3.0 mi away
The Jordan Bridge, officially named the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, is a tolled highway fixed bridge which carries State Route 337 over the Southern Branch Elizabeth River…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Gilmerton Bridge
3.1 mi away
The Gilmerton Bridge, originally a twin bascule drawbridge, is now a vertical-lift bridge which spans the Southern Branch Elizabeth River in the City of Chesapeake in South…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
High Rise Bridge
3.4 mi away
The High Rise Bridge, also known as the G.A. Treakle Memorial Bridge, is a four-lane, bascule drawbridge that Interstate 64 (I-64) and US 17 uses to cross the Southern Branch of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Drydock No. 1
3.5 mi away
Drydock Number One is the oldest operational drydock facility in the United States. Located in Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, it was put into service in 1834, and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
High-rise Bridge
3.6 mi away
The High Rise Bridge, also known as the G.A. Treakle Memorial Bridge, is a four-lane, bascule drawbridge that Interstate 64 (I-64) and US 17 uses to cross the Southern Branch of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Campostella Bridge
3.8 mi away
State Route 168 is a primary state highway in the South Hampton Roads region of the U.S. state of Virginia. It runs from the border with North Carolina through the independent…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Craddock Historic District
4.2 mi away
Craddock Historic District is a historic site located near Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia at a low elevation of 9 feet. Visitors to this preserved district can explore…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Berkley Bridge
4.3 mi away
The Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264 (I-264)…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Fresnel Lens from Hog Island Light
4.3 mi away
The Hog Island Light was a lighthouse roughly marking its eponymous island, and thus the north side of the Great Machipongo Inlet on the Virginia coast. Originally, no light…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Children's Museum of Virginia
4.4 mi away
The Children's Museum of Virginia is an interactive museum located near Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Portsmouth Lightship Museum
4.4 mi away
United States Lightship 101, known as Portsmouth (LV-101) as a museum ship, was first stationed at Cape Charles, Virginia. Today she is at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Chesapeake
The Chesapeake area has 33 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Chesapeake
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.