Candlewood Suites Chesapeake/Suffolk LOCAL AREA

Busch Gardens is the world's most beautiful theme park and is located only 35 minutes from the hotel.The Thrill's are neverending . .With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, entertaining shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, Busch Gardens is the ticket to world-class adventure.Interactive Park Map Image & Video Gallery Rides & Attractions Shows Special Events & Concerts Animal Encounters KID siderate Attractions Sesame Street Forest of Fun Dining Up-Close Tours Gift Shops.

Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: gorgeous beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids. Sports enthusiasts will find celebrated golf courses in Virginia Beach and the surrounding area, as well as sea kayaking and miles of hiking trails. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.There are numerous spots to park your ride

Colonial Jamestown offers a wealth of activities for exploring the first permanent English settlement in North America and is jointly preserved and administered by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the National Park Service-Colonial National Historical Park.Visitors can share the moment of discovery with archaeologists and witness archaeology-in-action at the 1607 James Fort excavation, tour the original 17th-century church Jamestown Memorial Church.

Mariner's Museum is one of the largest maritime history museum.Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings and much more.Come experience maritime history & science and learn about the sea's impact on the our world and our individual lives .The Mariners' Museum is perfectly suited for groups of all ages!

Take flight to the Virginia Air & Space Center, the visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. Your imagination will soar as you launch a rocket, pilot a space shuttle, come face-to-face with the Apollo 12 Command Module, and a DC-9 passenger jet. Experience a 3D IMAX film in the Riverside IMAX Theater...you have to see it to believe it! There is always something new landing at the Virginia Air & Space Center!

The largest children's museum in Virginia with over 64,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, featuring dozens of interactive exhibits and a planetarium. Young and old will be fascinated by the antique toy and model train collection, one of the largest on the East Coast. The train collection includes examples from the early 1900s through the present day. It has been newly renovated and expanded. We are located only 7 minutes away from the museum

The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The refuge consists of over 112,000 acres of forested wetlands. Lake Drummond, at 3,100 acres and the largest natural lake in Virginia, is located in the heart of the swamp. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge trails are open everyday for hiking and biking from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted.

Located in the heart of recently revitalized Downtown Norfolk. Follow the Mermaids to your stop for fun, food and entertainment. Be entertained at the Waterside Festival Marketplace home of Jillians, have aNice Day Café, Bar Norfolk, Joes Crab Shack and much more Dine at one of the 60 restaurants within walking distance See local artists in action at the D’Art Center; Experience the Power of the Sea at Nauticus, Attend one of the annual festivals at Town Point Park and much more!

Nauticus inspires and educates with an exciting array of interactive exhibits and displays that provide a window into our connections with today's maritime world.Come with your family, church, youth group or Scout pack/troop for a unique sleepover experience at Nauticus! Each overnight includes special theme-related programming and exhibit tour, a movie in our hi-def Nauticus Theater, and a yummy breakfast in the morning.

Chesapeake Square is anchored by 4 major department stores, including JCPenney, Sears, Macy's and a 101,000 square foot Target!With stores such as Gap, GapKids, New York & Company, Victoria's Secret, Aeropostale, Rack Room ShoesEnjoy great activities the first Saturday of the month with our Simon Kidgits Club Members in the food court. , there is Fun-N-Games, which is sure to entertain them while you shop. Chesapeake Square promises you a delightful, stress-free shopping experience!

At MacArthur Center, every shopping experience is unique and memorable, over 50 stores you won't find anywhere else in the area, like Apple, Pottery Barn, Coach, Harry & David and Fink's Jewelers. Spend time exploring Nordstrom, Dillard's or any of our other 140 unique and extraordinary stores. Find dining to suit any palate from casual, sit-down restaurants to quick eats in the Food Court. Visit Customer Service for services and amenities,like complimentary strollers and wheelchairs.

Located in Hampton, Virginia, the Hampton Coliseum is a multi-use facility owned by the City of Hampton. It is used to host concerts, and is a regular stop on the World Wrestling Entertainment tour. Opening in 1970, then known as the Hampton Roads Coliseum, was the Hampton Roads metropolitan area's, and the state of Virginia's first large multi-purpose arena. The arena seats about 13,800 for festival-style concerts and 9,777 for basketball. The Famous Jazz festival takes place here every year !

Opened in 1971, Norfolk Scope is the host to a wide variety of events, including Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, conventions, concerts and family shows. Scope is proud to be the home of the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. Scope consists of a flexible main arena, modular exhibit halls and meeting rooms that can accommodate both small and large groups for private meetings, exhibits or conventions.