Attractions
The Chesapeake Arboretum is a 48-acre “natural classroom” of trail systems meandering through a mature hardwood forest with many varieties of native plants and trees. The Arboretum has several theme gardens that include a fragrance and antique rose garden.
At the Chesapeake Planetarium, explore the wonders of the universe at the first of its kind planetarium built by a public school system in Virginia. The planetarium offers public programs free of charge on Thursday.
Cuffeytown-Longridge is the site of the oldest continuous community of Free-Born Africans in Virginia which can trace its roots back to the 18th century. The community encompasses an area that contains many historic sites including the Gabriel Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
In 1931, Titus Bergey started his dairy farm. Today, you can still stop by and enjoy some homemade ice cream at this working dairy farm. It also offers fresh milk in glass bottles and butter produced on the farm for visitors to purchase. Horse-drawn carriage rides and special tours are also available by appointment.