Each spring visitors are welcomed to over 250 of Virginia's most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during "America's Largest Open House." This 8-day statewide event provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia's springtime color, as well as beautiful houses sparkling with over 2,000 flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members.This tour includes 5 private homes and gardens in the North End, a garden, as well as the new Brock Environmental Center, Virginia’s “greenest” building, and home to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Today’s North Enders, both full-time and part-time, are increasingly interested in preserving the beaches and waterways that drew them here. Tour includes visits to an oyster garden, a bird watching tour at the end of the day at the Brock Environmental Center (space limited) and access to 6 nearby historic properties on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.