For those traveling Chesapeake's waterways this summer, Chesapeake, Virginia, is an ideal place to dock. The region loves boaters, and plenty of full-service marinas offer both day and overnight docking options. You'll find yourself torn between relaxing, socializing, checking out local restaurants, dog parks, and bike paths, or just watching the sunset.

The marinas are conveniently close to local grocery and liquor stores and offer provisions. For boaters looking for concierge and lifestyle services, GoChesapeake.net is an excellent option. Contact them in advance; they will have everything ready when you arrive. Plus, they can arrange everything from bike rentals and prescription pick-ups to groceries and help with Amazon returns. They'll even find you a chef, a public notary, boat cleaners, and pet sitters.

If you come to Chesapeake in June or at the beginning of July, be sure to visit historic Greenbrier Farms or Mount Pleasant Farms to pick your own peaches.  Chesapeake, Virginia is one of the only cities in Coastal Virginia where you can pick your own peaches. The trees are low and plentiful. While visiting Chesapeake's charming farms be sure to buy some fresh baked pies, jams, peach ice-cream, honey, eggs and the other artisanal fare.

Many travel to Chesapeake every year to paddle our miles of scenic waterways that include the Northwest and Elizabeth rivers. It's so popular we gamified the experience with our Paddle the Peake program, where users paddle and earn prizes.

And of course, summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the day's fresh catch at restaurants like Lockside Bar and Grill, Amber Lantern, Woody's Raw Bar and Grill. All are on the water with outdoor patios overlooking the water. Summer is blue crab season and Wickers Crab Pot brings in fresh bushels daily. Get them live to go or stay and enjoy crab picking in their restaurant.