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CULINARY TOURS
VIRGINIA’S WILD COAST
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TWO COASTS, SIX BEACHES
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ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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HISTORY OF VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE
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MIDDLE SHORE
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VIRGINIA’S WILD COAST With the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier islands on America’s East Coast, the Virginia Eastern Shore draws kayakers, hikers, boaters, ÀVKHUPHQ ELUGHUV DQG QDWXUH ORYHUV of all stripes to the area’s stunning wild beauty. Three National Wildlife Refuges, a National Seashore, and state and local parks preserve over 78,000 acres of pristine lands and hundreds of miles of coastline. Walk the wild beaches, play in the surf and hunt for beach treasures. Hire a local guide to boat or kayak out to the barrier islands for the day. You’re experiencing the New World exactly DV WKH ÀUVW (XURSHDQV PLJKW KDYH GRQH
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Virginia Barrier Islands One of the world’s longest remaining stretch of wild barrier islands, Virginia’s outer banks are mystical in their isolation. Hire a local guide and boat out for the day. FREE
Assateague Island National Seashore The only seaside beach accessible by land on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Assateague Island’s 37 miles of pristine beach start in Virginia. FEE
Tangier Island Escape to another world. Take the ferry out of Onancock to Tangier Island spring to fall, home to delicious seafood, friendly locals and a beautiful beach. FREE
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Savage g Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve A 300-acre preserve starts you on your hike through a maritime forest that leads to miles of dunes and beach. This is a very secret and hidden spot only the locals know about. FREE
Cape Charles Beach This is the only beach on Virginia’s Eastern Shore where you can park your car on the street, walk 100 steps and have your toes in the sand. FREE
Kiptopeke State Park Hike the trails and play along a half-mile of beachfront at a 500-acre state park with lots of amenities: campsites, cabins that sleep 16 people, a yurt and a boat launch. FEE
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FERRY TO TANGIER ISLAND Catch the ferry out of Onancock, an historic harbor town on the Chesapeake Bay, to a remote island dating to the 1600s, where residents still speak a British dialect. National Geographic Traveler listed Tangier Island as one of the world’s top 20 places to visit in 2016. Tangier’s residents have been isolated from the rest of the world IRU IRXU FHQWXULHV DQG \RX¡OO ÀQG IRU a way of life very different from modern America. Explore ancient graves, a tiny museum, charming B&Bs, casual restaurants and one of the East Coast’s best beaches. The Onancock to Tangier ferry operates in the w warmer months.
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The Eastern Sho Shore of Virginia is a history buff’s dream, settled in the early 1600s and relatively undisturbed since due to its centuries of isolation. It’s also a culinary mecca, where fresh-caught seafood meets southern comfort food, meets the latest in avant garde food trends. Plus, you can gaze across open water while you eat. If you’re an avid kayaker, KLNHU ÀVKHUPDQ KXQWHU ERDWHU VDLORU ELUGHU or just like the adrenaline high of a good hang glide, this is the place. If you love art, there are dozens of studios and galleries up and down the shore. Antique stores, charming shops and XSVFDOH PDUNHWV DUH ÀOOHG ZLWK WUHDVXUHV \RX can take home. Use these itineraries at our website, www.esvatourism.org, to help you plan the best trip ever to the Virginia Eastern Shore.
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2017 ANNUAL FESTIVALS 2017 AnnualEVENTS FestivalsAND and Events JANUARY POLAR PONY PLUNGE Chincoteague
Into the Atlantic Ocean, costumes and all.
FEBRUARY BARRIER ISLANDS CENTER OYSTER ROAST Machipongo
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Arts, crafts, heritage and family fun.
ROTARY CLUB OYSTER ROAST Cape Charles
Feast on all-youcan-eat seafood. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Onancock
Big St. Pat’s Day extravaganza.
APRIL YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH OYSTER ROAST Jamesville
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood. BLESSING OF THE FLEET Cape Charles
An ancient rite of the waterman culture. EASTERN SHORE HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Regional
Virginia’s most popular home and garden tour. LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL Cape Charles
Feast on all- you-can-eat seafood. FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT Wachapreague
Held in the “Flounder Capital of the World.”
MAY MARCH EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL Chincoteague
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CRABBY BLUES FESTIVAL Cape Charles
Crabs, live music, family fun. SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Chincoteague
All-you-can-eat seafood feast.
INT’L MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION Chiincotteague Ch
This is a prime spot for bird watchers. ART & MUSIC ON THE FARM Machipongo
Outdoors at the Barrier Islands Center. LE TOUR DE SHORE Regional
Bike beautiful country roads. SMALL GARDEN TOUR Regional
Explore beautiful local homes and gardens. LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY BLACK DRUM CLASSIC Cape Charles
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JUNE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL Chincoteague/Wachapreague
Two big small-town carnivals.
LADIES INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Cape Charles
92ND PONY SWIM & AUCTION Chincoteague
Played on a beautiful waterside championship course.
The wild Chincoteague ponies take their annual swim.
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MARLIN TOURNAMENT Wachapreague
Heritage, family fun, arts, music.
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SHORE MADE MUSIC FESTIVAL Onancock
Outdoor music festival.
JULY JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS Regional
Small towns across the Eastern Shore celebrate. SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA Cape Charles
KID’S CROAKER TOURNAMENT Wachapreague
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AUGUST SHUCK-N-SUCK OYSTER FESTIVAL & BOAT DOCKING COMPETITION Cape Charles
CHIC CHARTER LADIES TUNA TOURNAMENT Wachapreague
Just for the ladies. BAY CREEK AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT Cape Charles
All-you-can-eat seafood feast.
Local, fresh-caught seafood and skilled boat captains.
Played on a beautiful waterside, championship golf course.
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Chincoteague
KAYAKING & CYCLING TOUR Regional
CRAFT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL Exmore
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Music, food, art and, of course, great brews.
The largest arts festival on the Virginia Eastern Shore.
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A festival of decoy carving.
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Kayak race across the mighty Chesapeake Bay.
OYSTER FESTIVAL Chincoteague
All you-can-eat seafood feast.
LABOR DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK Cape Charles
BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR Regional
ISLAND HOUSE OYSTER ROAST Wachapreague
Big outdoor picnic & family fun.
Bike beautiful country roads.
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood.
EASTERN SHORE 140 ULTRA TRIATHLON Cape Charles
PAINT ONANCOCK! PLEIN AIR Onancock
CAPE CHARLES MUSEUM OYSTER ROAST Cape Charles
Artists are inspired by Onancock’s charms.
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood.
Swim, bike, run 140 miles. CRAB CAKE COOKOFF Wachapreague
Bring a pot luck dish to share. CHILI & CHOWDER COOK OFF Chincoteague
Cooks show off their favorite recipes.
SPECKLED TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENT Regional
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NOVEMBER VIRGINIA WINE & BRINE MONTH Regional
Wine, oyster roasts, tours, signature chef dishes. SAXIS ISLAND OYSTER ROAST Saxis
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood. SOULE ARNOLD OYSTER ROAST & CLAM STEAM Exmore
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood. OYSTERS A LA CARTE Melfa
Oyster shooters, raw oysters, local wine.
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MERROIR & TERROIR Machipongo
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood paired with local wine. DUCKS UNLIMITED OYSTER ROAST Machipongo
Feast on all-you-can-eat seafood. ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEKEND Chincoteague
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SANTA TRAIN Re egi gion nal
Decoy carvings and art show.
Santa spreads holiday cheer by rail.
OPEN STUDIO & VINEYARD TOUR Regional
A self-guided tour of studios and galleries.
SANTA ARRIVES R gi Re gio onal
Magical appearances.
SWINE & WINE Regional
TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATIONS Re egion giion ona al al
An all-you-can-eat pork roast and wine fest.
Holiday lights kick off the season.
KING & BEAR FALL TWO-MAN GOLF TOURNAMENT Cape Charles
CHRISTMAS PARADES Regional
On a waterside championship course.
Old-fashioned holiday parades. HOLIDAY MARKETS Regional
Holiday shopping and festivities. HOLIDAY HOMES TOURS Regional
Beautifully decorated homes and holiday festivities. NEW YEAR’S EVE Regional
Annual traditions across the region.
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SEASONAL 2ND SATURDAY ART STROLL Chincoteag ague gue
Art, culture, special events. 2ND FRIDAY ART STROLL Onancock
Art, culture, special events. FARMERS’ MARKETS Cape Charles, Onancock, Parksley, Chincoteague
Organics, heritage meats, arts and crafts.
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History Settled in the early 1600’s, Virginia’s Eastern Shore has evolved in relative LVRODWLRQ IURP PRGHUQ $PHULFD 8QWLO ZKHQ WKH PLOH &KHVDSHDNH Bay Bridge-Tunnel was built, it was a ORQJ IHUU\ ULGH WR PDLQODQG 9LUJLQLD and an inconvenient car, rail or boat WULS WR SRLQWV QRUWK 7RGD\ PXFK of the region, untouched by big FRPPHUFLDO GHYHORSPHQW ORRNV OLNH LW GLG ZKHQ &DSWDLQ -RKQ 6PLWK DUULYHG LQ BY CURTIS BADGER 7KH (DVWHUQ 6KRUH RI 9LUJLQLD LV GHÀQHG E\ WZR HOHPHQWV 7KH ODQG DQG WKH VHD 7KH ODQG LV à DW fertile and produces great bounty. It is surrounded by water, the Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries on the western boundary, and on the east, the barrier islands, shallow bays, and inlets that lead to the Atlantic Ocean and the world.
THE EUROPEANS ARRIVE Captain John Smith explored the waters of the long Virginia Eastern Shore peninsula in 1607, and since that time the fertile land and the water KDYH GHĂ€QHG WKH KLVWRU\ DQG FXOWXUH RI WKH Eastern Shore. For centuries, the land has
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provided a wealth of vegetables and grains, making the Eastern Shore a great provider of food for Virginia and beyond. The shallow waters and WLGDO à DWV WKDW VXUURXQG XV KDYH DOVR VXSSOLHG D ERXQW\ RI R\VWHUV FODPV FUDEV DQG ÀVK $QG WKH bay and the ocean are a convenient source of conveyance, a way of getting vegetables, grains, and seafood to eager markets.
LAST CENTURY This is a land of farmers and of seafaring creatures who enjoy the grit of sand between the toes and the sweet aroma of a seaside tidal Ă DW DW ORZ ZDWHU 7KH SURFHVV RI JURZLQJ FURSV and delivering them to market created waterfront communities like Onancock, Chincoteague, Cape Charles, Willis Wharf and Wachapreague. In 1884, when the railroad came through, it brought about a great change in how farmers got their food to market, and so it shaped history just
OF VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE as the sailing ships did, and the steamships that came after them. Thanks to the railroad, the Eastern Shore of Virginia was among the most prosperous rural regions in the United States in the earliest part of the 1900s. In more recent years, the boxcar has given way to the 18-wheeler. Our clams are spawned in laboratories and shipped to market in jets. Sail gave way to steam, which gave way to rail, which gave way to highway. The things that endure are the land and the sea. Curtis Badger is a well-known naturalist, author and photographer from the Eastern Shore of Virginia who has written more than thirty books on wildlife art and the natural history of the Atlantic coast. LEARN MORE AT ESVATOURISM.ORG
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Lower Shore The Eastern Shore begins and ends DW WKH IDPHG &KHVDSHDNH %D\ Bridge-Tunnel where drivers cross VRPH PLOHV RI RSHQ ZDWHU +HUH &KHVDSHDNH %D\ DQG $WODQWLF ZDWHUV PHHW ZDYHV IURP ERWK ZDVKLQJ XSRQ HDFK RWKHU )LVKHUPHQ YDFDWLRQHUV EHDFKFRPEHUV DQG ELUGZDWFKHUV PLQJOH $OO DUH HPEUDFHG E\ ZDWHU Those who travel a distance deserve a reward, and the Lower Shore delivers. Long walks on wild beaches are matched by bike rides through maritime forests, and every night brings the bounty of the sea to the table. Cape Charles is the perfect launch point for shopping, beaches, golf and outdoor adventures. You might spot an enormous mega–yacht docked at the Cape Charles Yacht Center. The nearby Bay Creek Resort & Club is home to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer signature golf courses right on the Chesapeake Bay. For a completely different experience, park the camper at Cherrystone Family Camping Resort and, just down the road, pick up some of the famed &KHUU\VWRQH OLWWOHQHFNV IRU D URDVW RYHU WKH FDPSÀUH 7KH OLJKWV VWD\ RQ KRXUV DW WKH ÀVKLQJ SLHU DW Kiptopeke State Park, and down the beach a stretch, boats anchor offshore from Sunset Beach Resort with the stunning Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as a backdrop. 16 16
Up the road, Chatham Vineyard’s French vinifera grapes are turned into the Merlots, Chardonnays, Cabernets and blends that have earned the winery medals and accolades nationwide. Launch your kayak on a guided tour to the winery and, later in the evening, sip their Church Creek Steel Chardonnay at sunset at a restaurant overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
BASE CAMP: CAPE CHARLES Preserved century-old buildings house chic boutique hotels and cozy inns, coffeehouses and eclectic shops in this former railroad town on the Chesapeake Bay. Get the local news around the pot-bellied stove at :DWVRQ¡V +DUGZDUH VLW RQ D VWRRO DW 5D\ÀHOG¡V Pharmacy soda fountain, and walk to the half-mile public beach for a swim, kayak or perfect sunset.
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“Even with two nights and a town that’s only ten blocks long, I didn’t see it all. Try making wooden chairs at the Windsor House on the Virginia’s Eastern Shore Artisan Trail. Rent a bike to burn off the calories from a double scoop at Brown Dog Ice Cream (best I’ve ever had). Stop by the harbor and ask to go crabbing with one of the watermen. They’ll work you hard at 4 a.m., but you’ll learn a lot.� -- Becky Pokora Girl and Globe
Visit the Barrier Islands Center to learn about the lives of those who lived on the remote sand islands that buffer Virginia’s Atlantic coastline, then get a healthy lunch at Machipongo Trading Company and pick up local Coastal Roasting coffee.
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Bed & Breakfasts of Cape Charles
The Alyssa House
Bay Haven Inn
757.331.1725 • AlyssaHouseBB.com
757.331.2838 • BayHavenInnBnB.com
Cape Charles House
Fig Street Inn
757.331.4920•CapeCharlesHouse.com
757.331.3133 • FigStreetInn.com
Our Porches Await!!!
Seagate B&B 757.331.2206 • SeagateBB.com
For more information on our member inns or to check availability, visit.
www.CapeCharlesBnB.com
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Seafood M arket Restaurant Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner Drive-thru • Eat in • Take-out
Fresh Local Seafood • Choice Steaks Kids Menu • Gluten Free & Healthy Options Healthy Hemp Fa Foods Market Full Bar • Gifts & Fancy Emporium
RESIDENT CAMP WITH THE Y! Route 13 @ Nassawadox, VA 26 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
757-442-3800
www.thegreatmachipongoclamshack.com
YMCA Camp Silver Beach is the ult l ima mate tee all-inclusive summeer experienc encce for or age ages 8-16 ages ag -1 16. 1
YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH 6272 YMCA Lanee, Jamesville,, VA A 23 233 39 398 98 98
Call 1-877-231-2012 or visit CampSilverBeach.org for information.
Serving locals & visitors Since 1950
• Exxon Gas • Food • Gift Shop • Freshly Brewed Coffee
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THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL: AN ENGINEERING MARVEL
Eastern Shore LOCATION
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is an engineering marvel built in the early 1960s to link mainland Virginia with the Eastern Shore, which at the time, was accessible only by a very long ferry ride. Measuring 17.6 miles from shore to shore, this facility includes more than 12 miles of low-level trestle, two mile-long tunnels, two bridges, four man-made islands, two miles of causeway and 5 ½ miles of approach roads, totaling 23 miles. Construction of the original two-lane facility was completed in 1964. In 1999, parallel bridges and trestles opened. Construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel is scheduled to begin in October 2017. Stop at the Bridge-Tunnel’s southernmost island to soak in the expansive views of the Bay, birdwatch, dine at the bayside restaurant serving delicious Virginiainspired cuisine, shop for unique gifts and VRXYHQLUV RU ÀVK IURP WKH IRRW ÀVKLQJ pier. But hurry! This unique stop will be closing in October 2017 when construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel begins.
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Renovated inns and art galleries lend a modern charm to Onancock, a walkable wharf town dating to 1680. From here, you can take the ferry to the waterman’s community of Tangier Island or explore the waters of Onancock Creek by kayak. Farther south in Wachapreague, the day’s catch is weighed and cleaned dockside while the proud anglers soak in spacious views from the deck of The Island House restaurant. On country roads the curious traveler ÀQGV TXLUN\ VXUSULVHV 7KH 6HDVLGH *ULOO in Willis Wharf, Teresa’s Quilts in Exmore, Asian pears and other seasonal fruit at Mason Beach Fruit Farm near Harborton. :KHUHYHU \RX ZDQGHU HYHQLQJ ÀQGV \RX DW D SXE FDIp RU ÀQH UHVWDXUDQW WKDW H[XGHV warmth and atmosphere. Dining ranges from southern comfort food to sophisticated culinary adventures using the fruits of farm and sea.
BASE CAMP: ONANCOCK A town steeped in history, Onancock charts its founding back to 1680. Its centuries-old homes evoke an era of prosperity on the shore, particularly Ker Place, a historic house turned museum. Today, artist studios, restaurants and inns capture the vitality of the current day. Meet artists in their studios and local farmers at the Onancock Market on Saturday mornings. Walk to dinner, a movie, or a live show at the playhouse. Dining ranges from an Irish pub to sophisticated cafĂŠs to a dockside eatery where the chef plays guitar.
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BASECAMP: CHINCOTEAGUE Where else can you walk for miles on a pristine Atlantic beach, climb a lighthouse, look for wild ponies, and shop for original art within a funky beach town? Choose from dozens of places to stay, including Victorian B&Bs, modern vacation condos, family motels and campgrounds. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go home without tasting the homemade ice cream at Island Creamery and Chincoteague oysters.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. As I was running on a trail in an almost deserted park one November day, a wild pony paced with me on the other side of the road. When I stopped, he stopped. We played this game for over three miles. Where else can one play chase with a wild pony?â&#x20AC;? --Trip Advisor Member
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Upper Shore Upper Shore BUDDING ASTRONAUTS See a space suit and a large-scale model rocket up close, examine the night sky on Astronomy Night, and help launch a model rocket at the NASA Visitor Center. Weekend programs give young (and older) space enthusiasts unique opportunities to explore all things celestial.
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SAXIS: A FISHING VILLAGE Drive off Rt. 13 to Saxis, perched right on the Chespeake Bay, and explore a tiny corner of America that hasn’t changed much over the centuries. Stop in at the Saxis Museum and learn about a time gone by. Catch a bite to eat at either of two tiny restaurants, then wander the beach – it’s a perfect VSRW WR ÀQG WUHDVXUHV ZDVKHG XS E\ WKH WLGH
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BUSINESS LISTINGS ATTRACTIONS CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL (CBBT)
32386 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-2960 cbbt.com EASTERN SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM
18468 Dunne Avenue Parksley, VA 23421 (757) 665-7245 EasternShoreRailway Museum.org HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE
305 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-2787 artsenter.com
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & TOWNS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
500 Marina Village Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-8663 theoysterfarmatkings creek.com/specialevents
TOWN OF CAPE CHARLES
SUNSET BEACH RESORT
Municipal Building 2 Plum Street Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-3259 (ext. 10) capecharles.org
THE CHINCOTEAGUE CENTER
EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
19056 Parkway Melfa, VA 23410 (757) 787-2460 esvachamber.org 15 North Street Onancock, VA 23417 (757) 787-3363 onancock.com TOWN OF WACHAPREAGUE
LEMON TREE GALLERY & STUDIO
301 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-4327 lemontree.gallery
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PEARL EVENT CENTER THE OYSTER FARM AT KINGS CREEK
16429A Courthouse Road Eastville, VA 23347 (757) 678-0010 northamptoncounty chamber.com
TOWN OF ONANCOCK
ARTISANS & GALLERIES
WEDDING & EVENT VENUES
6 Main Street Wachapreague, VA 23480 (757) 787-7117 wachapreague.org CHINCOTEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
6733 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-6161 chincoteaguechamber.com
32246 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-1776 sunsetbeachva.com 6155 Community Drive Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-0614 thechincoteague center.com
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CAPE CHARLES COFFEE HOUSE
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241 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-1880 thecapecharlescoffee house.com
15617 Courthouse Road Eastville, VA 23347 (757) 678-7870 yukyukandjoes.com
KELLY’S GINGERNUT PUB
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500 Marina Village Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-8660 theoysterfarmatkingscreek. com/aboutseafoodeatery THE SHANTY
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MIDDLE SHORE ISLAND HOUSE RESTAURANT
17 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480 (757) 787-4242 TheIslandHouseRestaurant.com MALLARDS AT THE WHARF
2 Market Street Onancock, VA 23417 (757) 787-8558 mallardsllc.com THE BLARNEY STONE PUB
10 North Street Onancock, VA 23417 (757) 302-0300 blarneystonepub onancock k.ccom m onancock.com
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6585 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-5888 ajsonthecreek.com BILL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
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BUSINESS LISTINGS ECO-TOURS, FERRY, SCENIC CRUISES
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19 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480 (757) 787-2108 wachapreagueinn.com TANGIER-ONANCOCK FERRY
11332 Brownsville Road Nassawadox, VA 23413 (757) 442-3049 nature.org/brownsville
Onancock Wharf Onancock, VA 23417 (757) 891-2505 tangierferry.com
EASTERN SHORE ADVENTURES
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5561 Bayford Road Franktown, VA 23354 (757) 615-7723 easternshore adventures.com KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK
3540 Kiptopeke Drive Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-2267 dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/kip.shtml
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6035 Killmon Point Road Exmore, VA 23350 (757) 442-4363 broadwaterbayecotours.com BURNHAM GUIDES MULTI-DAY PADDLING EXPEDITIONS
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6155 Community Drive Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 894-2334 chincoteagueblueberry festival.com CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA
Robert Reed Downtown Park Chincoteague. VA 23336 (757) 894-0924 chincoteague christmas.com
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BAY CREEK RESORT & CLUB
CAPE CHARLES BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION
3335 Stone Road Cape Charles VA 23310 (757) 331-8620 Pro Shop baycreek.net
645 Tazewell Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-4920 capecharlesbnb.com
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500 Marina Village Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-8640 theoysterfarmatkings creek.com/activityrentals
403 Tazewell Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-2838 coastalvirginiabnb.com
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117 Mason Ave., Suite F Cape Charles, VA 23310 (757) 331-1190 facebook.com/Bayside ChiropracticRehabLaser PINDER MASSAGE THERAPY
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Welcome To Your
Ultimate Vacation
Escape to the Eastern Shore of Virginia & relax on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at the newly renovated Sunset Beach Resort. Sunset Beach Resort boasts southern hospitality, the best sunsets around & a variety of features & amenities you’ll love: • Reliable WiFi across the entire property • Private Beach • Fitness Center & 2 Swimming Pools • Fun family events & activities • Surrounded by ecologically protected land with endless options for the outdoor enthusiast • Pet Friendly “off-leash beach” & dog park • Got a Craving? Happy Jack’s Café hits the spot with coffee, sandwiches & ice cream • Our on-site restaurant, The Jackspot, offers beautiful beachfront views & features local seafood dishes & family favorites
Campground • Hotel • Beachfront Dining • Event Venue • General Store • Private Beach
For reservations call: 757-331-1776 or visit us online at sunsetbeachva.com 46
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Assateague National Seashore Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge Surf Fishing • Bay Flounder Fishing Ocean Beaches • Bird Watching Oyster Museum • Miniature Golf Tennis Courts and more!
CAMPING AT ITS BEST Fishing and Crabbing Piers Boat Ramp and Marina Playground for the Kids Clubhouse u with Video Games and Pool Tables Large Country Store Cable Television on Selected e Sites Seasonal Sites Availa Available 30x60 Swimming Poo Pool
8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 336 36 3 67 757 757.336.6498 57 73 336 36 64 6498 498 www.tomscovepark.com tomscovepark@verizon.net
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND’S ALL WATERFRONT RESORT Waterfront Balconies, Best View On Island, Health/Fitness Center, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Conference/ Hospitality Room, Continental Breakfast Five Minutes To National Wildlife Refuge Assateague National Seashore, NASA/ NA N ASSA SA/ Wallops Wallop ps Islan ps Island
RESORT OPEN YEAR ROUND
ON CHINCOTEAGUE BAY • 4391 MAIN STREET
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