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VIRGINIA.ORG 75 74 COASTAL EASTERN SHORE A narrow 70-mile peninsula jutting out between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia’s EASTERN SHORE is a true getaway. Spend your days exploring quaint waterfront towns and nearby beaches, as pristine as they are vast. Or venture off shore to explore a paddler’s paradise of undeveloped barrier islands – the largest stretch of wild coastline remaining on the East Coast. Just be sure to leave time for your bucket list experiences: a NASA space launch, a bird-watching adventure and the world- renowned Chincoteague Pony Swim. COASTAL EASTERN SHORE BASK In beautiful Cape Charles, the public beach boasts calm, shallow waters that are perfect for the kids to practice their sandcastle engineering skills. Rent kayaks or paddleboards for the more active family members; dining, shopping, B&Bs and a town pier perfect for fishing are all within walking distance. Visit the LOVEwork art, a piece that perfectly represents the community and its history. Rest your head at the recently remodeled, pet-friendly Sunset Beach Hotel and Beach Club (also offering an onsite campground with deluxe cabins, safari tents and room for your deluxe RV), with private beach, resort pool and more. CELEBRATE Spend a long summer weekend in Chincoteague for memories that will last a lifetime at the 95th Annual Pony Swim. Join thousands of visitors from around the world to watch the renowned Salt Water Cowboys round up herds of beautiful wild ponies on nearby Assateague Island and guide them down the beaches and across the Assateague Channels for a festival and pony auction on Chincoteague Island. The auction helps control the herd size, which helps preserve the delicate salt marsh ecosystem, and is also a fundraiser for the local Volunteer Fire Company, which uses the proceeds to provide care for the ponies. LAUNCH Did you know NASA has been launching rockets from the Eastern Shore Center on Wallops Island since 1945? Now you can see it for yourself! Home to one of only four major locations in the U.S., this flight facility offers resupply rockets for the International Space Station and hosts moon missions, education programs and more. The NASA Wallops Visitor Center offers exhibits on the history of space, special programs and weather satellites. Space camp is offered every summer, but book early to get a spot for lift off! SAVOR Explore the sleepy Victorian- era town of Wachapreague, populated by only 200 permanent residents and surrounded by farmland, woods, water and some of the only undeveloped wetlands and barrier islands in the Mid-Atlantic. Bird watchers can enjoy spring and fall migrations, watching thousands of birds take flight across the region. Dig for clams, fish or rent a kayak to see every detail up close. Don’t skip dining at the most popular place in town, Wachapreague Island House Restaurant, where you’ll devour fresh seafood, award- winning crab cakes and delicious burgers, all while overlooking the picturesque harbor. DISCOVER Prep for adventure with a stay at the Inn at Onancock and a hearty breakfast with hosts Matt and Kim Spuck. Then cruise on over to Tangier Island, a tiny spit in the middle of Chesapeake Bay that’s only accessible by boat, plane or ferry from Onancock (or Reedville). Listen for a dialect that dates back to the Elizabethan era while gorging on seafood at the famous Chesapeake House and exploring the island by bike or golf cart; play on the wild beach, observe unique bird wildlife and pop into the Tangier History Museum for the full experience. Water lovers can even book a sailing trip with Onancock Sailing Adventures or a paddling trip with Burnham Guides to explore the waterways that connect to Tangier. Wallops Island Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Cape Charles ADAM LEWIS WALLOPS ISLAND: MIKE DEEP / CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: SKYLAR ARIAS ADVENTURES
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A narrow 70-mile peninsula jutting out between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia’s EASTERN SHORE is a true getaway. Spend your days exploring quaint waterfront towns and nearby beaches, as pristine as they are vast. Or venture off shore to explore a paddler’s paradise of undeveloped barrier islands – the largest stretch of wild coastline remaining on the East Coast. Just be sure to leave time for your bucket list experiences: a NASA space launch, a bird-watching adventure and the world-renowned Chincoteague Pony Swim.
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BASKIn beautiful Cape Charles, the public beach boasts calm, shallow waters that are perfect for the kids to practice their sandcastle engineering skills. Rent kayaks or paddleboards for the more active family members; dining, shopping, B&Bs and a town pier perfect for fishing are all within walking distance. Visit the LOVEwork art, a piece that perfectly represents the community and its history. Rest your head at the recently remodeled, pet-friendly Sunset Beach Hotel and Beach Club (also offering an onsite campground with deluxe cabins, safari tents and room for your deluxe RV), with private beach, resort pool and more. CELEBRATE
Spend a long summer weekend in Chincoteague for memories that will last a lifetime at the 95th Annual Pony Swim. Join thousands of visitors from around the world to watch the renowned Salt Water Cowboys round up herds of beautiful wild ponies on nearby Assateague Island and guide them down the beaches and across the Assateague Channels for a festival and pony auction on Chincoteague Island. The auction helps control the herd size, which helps preserve the delicate salt marsh ecosystem, and is also a fundraiser for the local Volunteer Fire Company, which uses the proceeds to provide care for the ponies.
LAUNCHDid you know NASA has been launching rockets from the Eastern Shore Center on Wallops Island since 1945? Now you can see it for yourself! Home to one of only four major locations in the U.S., this flight facility offers resupply rockets for the International Space Station and hosts moon missions, education programs and more. The NASA Wallops Visitor Center offers exhibits on the history of space, special programs and weather satellites. Space camp is offered every summer, but book early to get a spot for lift off!
SAVORExplore the sleepy Victorian-era town of Wachapreague, populated by only 200 permanent residents and surrounded by farmland, woods, water and some of the only undeveloped wetlands and barrier islands in the Mid-Atlantic. Bird watchers can enjoy spring and fall migrations, watching thousands of birds take flight across the region. Dig for clams, fish or rent a kayak to see every detail up close. Don’t skip dining at the most popular place in town, Wachapreague Island House Restaurant, where you’ll devour fresh seafood, award-winning crab cakes and delicious burgers, all while overlooking the picturesque harbor.
DISCOVERPrep for adventure with a stay at the Inn at Onancock and a hearty breakfast with hosts Matt and Kim Spuck. Then cruise on over to Tangier Island, a tiny spit in the middle of Chesapeake Bay that’s only accessible by boat, plane or ferry from Onancock (or Reedville). Listen for a dialect that dates back to the Elizabethan era while gorging on seafood at the famous Chesapeake House and exploring the island by bike or golf cart; play on the wild beach, observe unique bird wildlife and pop into the Tangier History Museum for the full experience. Water lovers can even book a sailing trip with Onancock Sailing Adventures or a paddling trip with Burnham Guides to explore the waterways that connect to Tangier.
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Eastern Shore of VA Chamber of Commerce19056 Pkwy., 757-331-1660; esvachamber.org. Contact for Eastern Shore information. bI
Eastern Shore of VA Welcome Center32383 Lankford Hwy., 757-331-1660; esvatourism.org. Open seven days a week, 8:30am-4:30pm. bj
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel32386 Lankford Hwy., U.S. 13, 757-331-2960; cbbt.com. An engineering marvel spanning the Chesapeake Bay (toll road). $bjI
Seaside Water Trail804-698-4323; deq.state.va.us/coastal/seasidewatertrail. Kayak pristine and hidden waterways. Discover wildlife and the Shore’s unique maritime heritage.
Virginia Barrier Islands757-331-1660; esvatourism.org. The East Coast’s longest string of wild barrier islands.
Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail804-367-1000; dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/coastal-trail. Stop at designated areas along 70-mile-long peninsula. I
ACCOMACAccomac Walking ToursFront St. (Bus. Rt. 13), 757-787-2460. 1700s homes, clerk’s office with 1663 records, American Revolution cannon. b
Accomack Debtor’s PrisonState Rte. 764, 757-331-1600; esvatourism.org. Unusual penal architecture dating to the 1780s.
CAPE CHARLESCape Charles Museum & Welcome Center814 Randolph Ave., 757-331-1008; smallmuseum.org/capechas. History of the town, railroad, ships and operational diesel generator. bI
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge5003 Hallett Cir., 757-331-2760; fws.gov/refuge/eastern_shore_of_virginia. Beautiful visitor center and trails for viewing wildlife and scenery. bIGQD
Kiptopeke State Park VG 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., 800-933-7275; virginiastateparks.gov. $b
Cape Charles LighthouseWest side of southern section of Smith Island; lighthousefriends.com. Best view is from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel or by boat.
Custis TombSW of Cape Charles, Arlington Rd., just off Rt. 13, 757-787-8268; esvatourism.org. Grave site for Custis family, including Mary Randolph Custis, wife of Robert E. Lee. b
CHINCOTEAGUEChincoteague Chamber of Com-merce & Certified Visitor Center6733 Maddox Blvd., 757-336-6161; chincoteaguechamber.com. Chincoteague and Assateague Islands offer beaches, wildlife and wild ponies. b
Assateague Island National Seashore8586 Beach Rd., 757-336-6577; nps.gov/asis. Tom’s Cove visitor center, nature activities, unspoiled beaches, ocean swimming. $b
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge8231 Beach Rd., 757-336-6122; fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague. Beaches, walking & bicycling trails. Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administration Center. $b
Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative CenterChincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Rd., 757-336-6122; fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/visit/plan_your_visit.html. Enjoy our beautiful exhibits, trails, photography, Assateague Lighthouse and more! $b
Museum of Chincoteague Island7125 Maddox Blvd., 757-336-6117; chincoteaguemuseum.com. Local history, lighthouse lenses, shipwrecks and home of Misty. $bI
EASTVILLENorthampton County Chamber of Commerce16404 Courthouse Rd., 757-678-0010; northamptoncountychamber.com. Contact for information about Cape Charles and Northampton County attractions.
Eastville Courthouse16404 Courthouse Rd., 757-678-0466; co.northampton.va.us/gov/oldcourthouse. Contains the oldest continuous county court records in the U.S., dating from 1632. bI
HACKS NECKMason Beach Fruit Farm29113 Mason Beach Rd., 757-442-7287; masonbeachfruitfarm.com. Pick your own fruit in a beautiful park-like setting. $b
MACHIPONGOBarrier Islands Center7295 Young St., 757-678-5550; barrierislandscenter.com. Preserves history of those who once called deserted islands home. $bI
Pear ValleyPear Cottage Dr., Wilsonia Neck, 757-331-4689; preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/pear-valley. Structure dates to 1740. By appointment only.
NASSAWADOXThe Nature Conservancy 11332 Brownsville Rd., 757-442-3049; nature.org. Works to protect and restore the unique wildlife of the Virginia coast.
ONANCOCKEastern Shore Waterman’s Museum and Research CenterHistoric Onancock School, 6 College Ave., 757-665-5771; esvawatermen.org. Celebrates heritage of watermen.
North Street Playhouse34 Market St., 757-787-2050; northstreetplayhouse.com. Producing 12-15 productions each season. There’s something for everyone. $bI
OYSTERVillage of OysterFrom Rt. 13, East from Cheriton 2 miles on 639. Seaside fishing village specializing in oysters.
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PARKSLEYEastern Shore Railroad Museum18468 Dunne Ave., 757-665-7245; parksley.org/eastern_shore_railway_museum.htm. Step into the restored station and step back in time. $b
TANGIER ISLANDTangier Island Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center16215 Main Ridge Rd., 757-891-2374; tangierisland-va.com. Learn the Island’s history, explore water trails with kayaks $bj
WALLOPS ISLANDChincoteague Bay Field Station34001 Mill Dam Rd., 757-824-5636; cbfieldstation.org. Learning adventures and programs that explore coastal ecosystems! bI
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor CenterBldg. J-20, Rt. 175, 757-824-1344; nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter. Exhibits, programs and events featuring NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. bI
WILLIS WHARFVillage of Willis WharfFrom Rt. 13, East from Exmore 2 miles on 603. Seaside fishing village formerly known as “Clam Town.”
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