Eastern Shore Fun, Frolicking and Food

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Eastern Shore Fun, Frolicking and Food

Sightseeing

Hiking, Biking, Swimming
Great views! You can see the Cape Charles lighthouse. You can only get out
Wise Point Boat Ramp
Ramp Road
Great views! You can see the Cape Charles lighthouse. You can only get out
Quaint, with a great view of the bay.
Harborton
Quaint, with a great view of the bay.
Solitude~ Great Views~ Easy to navigate trails Bring your favorite bug repellant
Magothy Bay State Natural Area Preserve
35540 Kiptopeke Dr
Solitude~ Great Views~ Easy to navigate trails Bring your favorite bug repellant
Eco Tour Boat Tours (757) 268-6847 • captainpete@easternshoreboattour.com • easternshoreboattour.com
9 locals recommend
Oyster
9 locals recommend
Eco Tour Boat Tours (757) 268-6847 • captainpete@easternshoreboattour.com • easternshoreboattour.com
Historic Loveliness!
37 locals recommend
Onancock
37 locals recommend
Historic Loveliness!
Beautiful grounds & herb garden
14 locals recommend
Ker Place
69 Market St
14 locals recommend
Beautiful grounds & herb garden
Gardens!! Lush, amazing, open to the public, no charge!
12 locals recommend
Eyre Hall
12 locals recommend
Gardens!! Lush, amazing, open to the public, no charge!
Great photo opportunities at the pull-off just north of the toll. Watch fro dolphin!! So fun!
24 locals recommend
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
24 locals recommend
Great photo opportunities at the pull-off just north of the toll. Watch fro dolphin!! So fun!
Cape Charles Historic District
5 T-1115
Do you know about Chincoteague? The national park there is on the sea, not bay, so you get waves, and it's beautiful! They are famous for the wild ponies. There are many boat tour companies that take you around the island and give you the history. We have taken both Daisey's Island Cruises and Captain Dan's both were lovely. We brought lunch and a beverage on Daisey's. A small but wonderful brewery is called Black Narrows Brewing (a seafood take out right next door that you can bring the food over to have with your beer.) Island creamery- ice cream is legendary. Our friends rave about a Bill's Prime steak house, we have not eaten there. It's a little over an hour to get there. On the way you pass Wallops Island where Nasa launches rockets. Oh, one more thing, if you go to the beach there it is less crowded if you rive all the way down toward the end of the parking lot. Make a great day!
36 locals recommend
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
8274 Beach Access Rd
36 locals recommend
Do you know about Chincoteague? The national park there is on the sea, not bay, so you get waves, and it's beautiful! They are famous for the wild ponies. There are many boat tour companies that take you around the island and give you the history. We have taken both Daisey's Island Cruises and Captain Dan's both were lovely. We brought lunch and a beverage on Daisey's. A small but wonderful brewery is called Black Narrows Brewing (a seafood take out right next door that you can bring the food over to have with your beer.) Island creamery- ice cream is legendary. Our friends rave about a Bill's Prime steak house, we have not eaten there. It's a little over an hour to get there. On the way you pass Wallops Island where Nasa launches rockets. Oh, one more thing, if you go to the beach there it is less crowded if you rive all the way down toward the end of the parking lot. Make a great day!

Best Beaches

From a tiny parking area, it is a beautiful walk to the beach. Check the tide schedule, there is more beach to enjoy at low tide.
32 locals recommend
Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve
2186 Savage Neck Rd
32 locals recommend
From a tiny parking area, it is a beautiful walk to the beach. Check the tide schedule, there is more beach to enjoy at low tide.
Great beach with a fishing pier and a short walk to town. On some days there is a hot dog truck.
40 locals recommend
Cape Charles Beachfront
4 Bay Ave
40 locals recommend
Great beach with a fishing pier and a short walk to town. On some days there is a hot dog truck.
Great beaches! Excellent Hiking Trails! Kayak Rentals! Amazing Sunsets! Cement Ship Breakwater! There is a native plant garden on Taylor Pond ( donated to the state by James Taylor) Bird watching!
49 locals recommend
Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke Dr
49 locals recommend
Great beaches! Excellent Hiking Trails! Kayak Rentals! Amazing Sunsets! Cement Ship Breakwater! There is a native plant garden on Taylor Pond ( donated to the state by James Taylor) Bird watching!

Birding Eastern Shore

Small preserve attractive to migrants in both spring and fall; worth a brief check of the boardwalk areas or a longer stint watching the bay at the boardwalk’s end, especially in autumn and winter, when jaeger and waterfowl shows can be significant. Access: Day use year-round. No bathroom facilities on site, but public restrooms five minutes away in Cape Charles (at beach; in central park; and at public library). The trails begin at a small signposted parking area at the end of Patrick Henry Avenue (off Bayshore Lane). Additional Info: Virginia DGIF Birding Trail Site
12 locals recommend
Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
12 locals recommend
Small preserve attractive to migrants in both spring and fall; worth a brief check of the boardwalk areas or a longer stint watching the bay at the boardwalk’s end, especially in autumn and winter, when jaeger and waterfowl shows can be significant. Access: Day use year-round. No bathroom facilities on site, but public restrooms five minutes away in Cape Charles (at beach; in central park; and at public library). The trails begin at a small signposted parking area at the end of Patrick Henry Avenue (off Bayshore Lane). Additional Info: Virginia DGIF Birding Trail Site

Eateries

Some favorite spots!
Yummy! On the water! Great Service! Make a reservation!
35 locals recommend
Island House Restaurant & Marina
17 Atlantic Ave
35 locals recommend
Yummy! On the water! Great Service! Make a reservation!
Coffee Breakfast Lunch Local Beer Eat out on the porch or take it to go
21 locals recommend
Machipongo Trading Company
13037 Lankford Hwy
21 locals recommend
Coffee Breakfast Lunch Local Beer Eat out on the porch or take it to go
Beer. Food. Music some evenings.
47 locals recommend
Cape Charles Brewing Company
2198 Stone Rd
47 locals recommend
Beer. Food. Music some evenings.
Definitely make a reservation as soon as possible.
Oyster Farm station
Definitely make a reservation as soon as possible.
Clam chowder is a favorite, some Irish fare and a well stocked bar.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason Ave
47 locals recommend
Clam chowder is a favorite, some Irish fare and a well stocked bar.

Winery

Wine, right down the road! Charcuterie plates
37 locals recommend
Chatham Vineyards & Winery
9232 Chatham Rd
37 locals recommend
Wine, right down the road! Charcuterie plates

Food scene

Lovely outdoor seating!
24 locals recommend
Maurice
145 Market St
24 locals recommend
Lovely outdoor seating!