Eastern Shore Visitors' Guide 2013

EASTERN SHORE of Virginia

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POINTS OF INTEREST & DIRECTIONS

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POINTS OF INTEREST 1 Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge/ Assateague Island National Seashore 2 Assateague Lighthouse 3 Chincoteague Island Museum 4 NASA/Wallops Visitor Center 5 Eastern Shore Railway Museum 6 Ker Place Museum 7 Barrier Islands Center 8 Custis’ Tombs 9 Kiptopeke State Park 10 Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge 11 Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel 12 Cape Charles Museum & Cape Charles Beach

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DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH, after crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge on I-295, continue on to I-95 (Delaware Turnpike) to exit 4A for Route 1 South. Continue to exit 97, an expressway connection to Route 13—turn south. Continue on US 13 to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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FROM THE SOUTH, take Route 13 North and cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel from the Norfolk-Virginia Beach area. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Route 13 in Virginia Beach to Route 13 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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Hazy pink and blue sunsets. Golden sunsets.

Fiery orange sunsets. You’ll see them all when you enjoy the rooms and amenities at Sunset Beach Resort.

Newly Renovated with many room upgrades RV Park on site

32246 Lankford Highway • Cape Charles, VA 23310 1/2 mile north of Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

757-331-1776 • 800-899-4786 sunsetbeachresortva.com www.esvatourism.org

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CONTENTS

WHAT’S INSIDE

Contents What’s Inside

2 MAP POINTS OF INTEREST & DIRECTIONS 6 SHORE TOUR FROM SOUTH TO NORTH 20 CALENDAR 2013 MAJOR ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS 21 BLAST OFF NASA’S WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FACILITY 22 BEACHY KEEN KICK BACK ON SERENE SANDS 23 GET OUT! DISCOVER MOTHER NATURE’S PLAYGROUND 24 SHORE ART GALLERIES, LOCAL FESTIVALS AND ART STROLLS 25 SHORE WINE TRAIL 3 BOUTIQUE WINERIES

AWAIT YOUR TASTING ADVENTURE

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Waterfront Dining in Onancock

V I RGI N IA’S EAS TE RN S HOR E 9232 CHATHAM ROAD, MACHIPONGO, VA 23405 WWW.CHATHAMVINEY ARDS.COM 757-678-5588

Located in the historic Hopkins Bros. Store

2 Market Street, Onancock

757-787-8558

Open daily serving lunch & dinner Summer Sunday Dockside Entertainment Limited Slips Available Johnny Mo’s ALL CRAB crab cakes Mallards Restaurants, Catering & Entertainment “The Shore’s Premier Caterer”

757-787-7321 home of

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SHORE TOUR

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL

r u o T e r o h S From South to North

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

One Of The Seven Engineering Wonders Of The Modern World For 49 years the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has captured worldwide attention as a modern engineering marvel and an important East Coast travel convenience. Crossing over and under the open waters where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, it provides a direct link between Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the mainland of Coastal Virginia.

To date, over 115 million vehicles have crossed the Bridge-Tunnel. From shore to shore, the facility measures 17.6 miles and it is considered to be the world’s largest bridge-tunnel complex. It includes more than 12 miles of low-level trestle, two one-mile-long tunnels, two bridges, two miles of causeway, four manmade islands, and 5.5 miles of approach roads, for a total of 23 miles of structures.

Construction of the original two-lane Bridge-Tunnel began in 1960 and was completed in 1964 at a cost of $200 million. In 1999 a second span was opened that parallels the original, and increased the roadway from two lanes to four, at a cost of $197.2 million.

Parallel tunnels are expected to be constructed in the future.

Travelers may enjoy the natural beauty, sights and sounds of the Chesapeake Bay from the Bridge-Tunnel’s southernmost island, One Island on the Bay. Featuring a bayside restaurant serving delicious Virginia-inspired cuisine, a gift shop complete with specialty items and souvenirs, and a 625-foot fishing pier located 3.5 miles out in the middle off the Chesapeake Bay, this is one stop you won’t want to miss! Incredible bird watching opportunities are here as well.

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welcome center / national wildlife refuge / kiptopeke state park

Shore Tour

eastern Shore of Virginia Welcome Center Come sit a spell on our porch located just seconds from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on Route 13. Here you’ll get the Eastern Shore lowdown on a slow down vacation. The gazebo-styled center is staffed by professional travel consultants eager to share discounts, info, maps and more. The Eastern Shore of Virginia Wildlife Refuge’s display reveals the many natural treasures you can experience during your stay. A work of local art is the stunning Eastern Shore floor medallion created by artisan David Crane. The Welcome Center is operated by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission. 757-331-1660.

eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife refuge Located at the southern tip of the Eastern Shore, the Wildlife Refuge is at the heart of one of the most important avian migration funnels in North America. Each fall, like colorful clockwork, it’s the scene of a spectacular drama as millions of songbirds, monarch butterflies and thousands of raptors converge here on their voyage south. Hiking and biking trails put you in the action. The Refuge’s excellent visitor center tells the story of the bird migrations and the native plants and animals of the Eastern Shore.

Kiptopeke State Park Located just south of Cape Charles on the Chesapeake Bay, this popular park offers recreational access to the water and the chance to explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.

Camp in beautiful cabins, hike, bike, go boating, fish on the pier or recline on the sandy beach. Visit the hawk observatory for a view of these migrating species during the spring and fall.

Refuge Inn

Distinctive Rooms & Suites

Relax 7058 Maddox Blvd. • Chincoteague, VA 23336

1-888-831-0900 www.refugeinn.com

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SHORE TOUR

CAPE CHARLES

Cape Charles

Cape Charles

A Waterfront Gem On The Chesapeake Bay Located near the southern tip of the Eastern Shore peninsula, Cape Charles beckons visitors with its sandy beach, gorgeous Chesapeake Bay views, marinas, and championship golf courses. Its delightful arts, entertainment, shopping, upscale resort, boutique hotels and charming bed & breakfast inns make it a perfect getaway vacation destination.

DID YOU KNOW? The town continues its amazing Cape Charles was founded in transformation, recapturing its 1886 glory 1884 as a planned community by days when the railroad gave birth to this a railroad and a ferry company, Victorian architecture and ambiance. A full and many of its Victorian service European day spa and nearby guided homes still stand. It served as horseback trail rides on a waterfront estate the ferry departure point for add to the offerings. Eateries include a posh traffic heading across the bay to waterfront restaurant, casually chic coffee Norfolk and Hampton until 1948. house, Irish pub, bistro, and old fashioned The Bayshore Concrete plant soda fountain. located across the harbor in Cape The Bay Creek Resort and Club’s upscale Charles was founded to produce marina, shops and restaurant flank the all of the cast concrete structures northern side of town. On the southern side for the 17-mile-long Chesapeake are its two nationally ranked golf courses Bay Bridge Tunnel, which opened designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and in 1964.

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CAPE CHARLES

SHORE TOUR

Serving locals & visitors Since 1950

• Exxon Gas • Food • Gift shop • Pottery

757-331-1541 & C-Store 757-331-2505

26507 Lankford Highway • Cape Charles, VA 23310 sting-raysrestaurant.com

Bed & Breakfasts of Cape Charles, VA Arnold Palmer offering stunning water vistas. Resort rentals are also available. The Bay Creek Railway is the only restored interurban dining service operating in the U.S. The nearby Kiptopeke State Park and the Eastern Shore Wildlife Refuge are magnets for birders, boaters, fishermen, kayakers and other lovers of wild Virginia. The Cape Charles Museum provides a fascinating look back at the area’s history. The Art Deco Palace Theater spotlights local, regional and national talent. Sunsets are serene on the town’s quiet mile-long beach where you can catch a sail or fish the pier.

Bay Haven Inn

Cape Charles House

757-331-2838 • BayHavenInnBNB.com 757-331-4920 • CapeCharlesHouse.com

Chesapeake Bay View

757-331-2087 • ChesapeakeBayView.com

Fig Street Inn

757-331-3133 • FigStreetInn.com

Our Porches Await!

Sea Gate B & B

757-331-2206 • SeaGateBB.com

For more information on our member inns or to check availability.

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SHORE TOUR

CHERITON / EASTVILLE / MACHIPONGO

Cheriton

Seafood Market & Restuarant Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner Drive-thru • Eat in • Take-out

Fresh Local Seafood • Choice Steaks Kids Menu • Gluten Free & Healthy options Full bar • local wines & Beer

Route 13 @ Nassawadox, VA 26 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

757-442-3800

www.thegreatmachipongoclamshack.com

Wachapreague Inn

Across the street from boat ramps, marinas & restaurant.

We can accommodate any size group.

757-787-2105 www.wachapreagueinn.com

Cheriton is home to Eyre Hall, one of Virginia’s finest and best-preserved colonial homes. Eyre family descendents have owned land in the lower portion of Northampton County continuously for 12 generations. The gardens are among the oldest in the country and are open free to the public. Ancient boxwood and gnarled crape myrtles tower over the traditional swept paths, all enclosed by a wall of brick brought as ballast from England. The entrance is located on the west side of Route 13 between Cheriton and Eastville at 3215 Eyre Hall Drive.

Eastville Eastville is a real find; a tiny Colonial-era town that has been the seat of Northampton County since 1680. The Declaration of Independence was read from its courthouse steps in August of 1776.

The historic Courthouse Green and the nation’s oldest continuous court records lend a genteel sense of history to this pretty porch community.

Dine at a Colonial era inn and enjoy unique shopping experiences. Visit two art galleries displaying redesigned thrift-store-finds transformed into whimsical furniture, and a porch filled with colorful glass art. Site of the Northampton County Chamber of Commerce, 757-678-0010.

Machipongo Just five miles north of Eastville, Machipongo is home to the intriguing Barrier Islands Center. The Center preserves and showcases the culture, history, community, and ecology of Virginia’s Barrier Islands and the peoples who made them their home.

Learn about Native Americans, farmers, watermen, hunting and fishing guides, storekeepers, hoteliers, and the Lighthouse and Lifesaving Service.

757-678-5550. Nearby on the banks of scenic Church Creek, Chatham Vineyards offers tours, tastings and a Kayak Winery Tour. 757-678-5588.

WACHAPREAGUE Little City By The Sea

Marinas • Restaurants • Accommodations • Barrier Island Tours • Seaside Park Charter Fleets • Boat Rentals • Boat Ramps • Bait & Tackle Shops • Kayak Facilities Bird Watching • World Class Marine Lab • Art Gallery & Antique Shops

Town Of Wachapreague P.O. BOX 242 Wachapreague, VA 23480 wactown@verizon.net • wachapreague.org • 757-787-7117 Visit us on our Facebook page!

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NASSAWADOX / EXMORE & WILLIS WHARF / WACHAPREAGUE

SHORE TOUR

Nassawadox Nassawodox derives its name from a Native American word meaning “land between two waters.” Located just off Route 13 to the east is an Italian restaurant that is a locals’ favorite, an art gallery and a gift shop. On west side is a favorite seafood restaurant and live music venue. The hometown pharmacy is noted for its fun gift selection.

Exmore & Willis Wharf Enjoy Exmore’s little downtown which includes a cozy café bakery, antique shops and a retro-real diner. [Legend has it there’s a stool Elvis once rested his blue suede shoes on.] Lodging at centrally located hotels is available on the town’s Route 13 frontage. On the waterside find Willis Wharf, a secluded seaside village and aquaculture capital that raises millions of clams and oysters for consumption throughout the world.

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Wachapreague

Unplug The City And Revisit Your Childhood!

Known as the “Little City by the Sea” and “Flounder Capital of the World,” this town of 250 residents shines with small town friendliness.

Its setting along emerald green marshes is the scene stealer.

DID YOU KNOW? Marinas provide an active charter The pristine barrier islands fishing fleet, boat slip rentals, bait off Wachapreague’s Atlantic and tackle shop, boat and kayak Ocean coast protect one of the rentals to explore the pristine world’s last large, unspoiled barrier islands. If enjoying fresh wetlands habitats. The seafood with amazing water views region is a major producer of is your thing, look no further. shellfish and is recognized as Family fun can be had each summer at the nostalgic Wachapreague a Biosphere Reserve by the Fireman’s Carnival.

United Nations.

Waterfront Dining Banquet Room & Lounge

Island House Restaurant

Overlooking the Barrier Islands Fresh Local Seafood Clams, Oysters, Crab Cakes

(757) 787-4242 Capt. Zed's Marina & Tackleshop

Charter & Small Boat Rentals Free Boat Ramp • Slips • Fuel Water Taxi to Barrier Islands

(757) 789-3222

17 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480 www.theislandhouserestaurant.com www.esvatourism.org

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SHORE TOUR

ONANCOCK

Onancock Onancock

“Coolest Small Town In America” – Budget Travel Magazine Just off the Chesapeake Bay, nestled between two forks of scenic Onancock Creek, this charming, historic port town is steeped in history and full of fun.

Established by the English in 1680, this once bustling seaport is now a favorite destination for boaters and visitors by car. A stroll through downtown leads past stately homes, intriguing shops, antiques, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, restored Victorian bed & breakfast inns and a boutique hotel.

Onancock (pronounced “oh-NAN-cock”) DID YOU KNOW? is a favorite stop for power boaters and Onancock is pet-friendly. The sailors cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Your town welcomes the furry friends first stop should be the Onancock Welcome of visitors and residents alike.

Center located inside the historic Hopkins Look for a “Pet-Friendly” decal in Brothers Store at the wharf. From here the windows of businesses that you can launch your boat, board the welcome well-behaved, leashed ferry to Tangier Island, or enjoy a guided dogs inside. The town boasts two kayaking tour. pet-friendly B&Bs and there are Onancock Landing, a town park adjacent pet-friendly events throughout the to the wharf, is a stop on the Captain John year. Waste bag dispensers are Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. available around the town.

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ONANCOCK / MELFA / ONLEY

It’s also an access point to the Onancock Water Trail, which is alive with egrets, herons, ospreys and bald eagles. Biking enthusiasts can rent a bike on King Street or bring their own to ride around town or on miles of winding roads in the surrounding countryside.

History lovers will enjoy Ker Place, a circa 1800 federal style house that serves as a museum. Arts lovers can catch a live show at the North Street Playhouse. The historic Roseland Theater hosts films and live music events. Those looking to just unwind will find Onancock a welcome respite from the outside world.

Turner Sculpture Wildlife Sculptures in Bronze by William H.Turner & David H.Turner.

Gallery & Foundry

27316 Lankford Hwy Onley, VA 23418 757.787.2818 www.turnersculpture.com

Melfa Melfa is located on Route 13 about nine miles north of Exmore.

Check out the visitors’ center at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce (757-787-2460). At the Accomack County Airport (757-787-4600) fly in for a Shore visit or seek a bird’s eye view of our beautiful coastlines with an aerial tour. Inside the Accomack Airport Park, Blue Crab Bay Company offers award-winning regional specialty foods and gifts.

SHORE TOUR

The y of the Eastern Shore

Onley Just minutes north of Melfa on Route 13, Onley is a commercial center and the crossroads of the Eastern Shore. Internationally acclaimed bronze wildlife sculptures are on display at Turner Sculpture, 757-787-2818.

Turn west on Route 179 to reach Onancock and the Tangier Island Ferry.

• Family & Pet Friendly • 2 Acres of land, close to wharf

King Street Exchange H ome Fu r n is h in g s C O NS I GNM E NT

49 King Street O n a n c o c k , VA 2 3 4 1 7 757-787-2247

757-787-3521

www.colonialmanorinn.com colonial.manor.inn@gmail.com www.esvatourism.org

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TANGIER ISLAND

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Tangier Island

A Different Way Of Life Life on this jewel of an island in the Chesapeake Bay has changed little over the years. Take the 12-mile ferry ride from Onancock and sail back in time to a place where the islanders speak in an endearing sing-song Elizabethan twang and make their living from the water.

Visitors enjoy the island’s fresh seafood bounty at several home-style restaurants. Rent bikes or Tangier taxis (golf carts) to cruise the car-less isle. The new Tangier History Museum & Interpretive Cultural Center and self-guided history walk give insight to the island’s enduring heritage.

Pristine sandy beaches are excellent for relaxing.

DID YOU KNOW? Take a Waterman’s Tour with a This tiny island community Tangier captain to discover the has attracted the attention of island’s legendary soft-shell crab linguists because many of its “farms” (contact the Chesapeake residents still speak a unique House at 757-891-2331). Free English Restoration-era dialect kayak rentals and mapped water of American English. Due to trails bring you to secluded vistas. centuries of isolation, the Come twilight, rock on the porch islanders still speak much as of the Bay View Inn and listen to their ancestors did when Tangier the creatures of the marsh softly was settled in 1686. The dialect serenade the island.

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TANGIER ISLAND / PARKSLEY

SHORE TOUR

Relax, discover, explore aboard the Steven Thomas The cruise will operate daily (including Sunday) beginning May 15 and will run through mid October.

Gift CertifiCateS available Departure Point Dock located at:

1-800-863-2338 • 1-410-968-2338

1001 W. Main Street Crisfield, MD 21817

for rates and reservations go to tangierislandcruises.com Fall in love with adventure on the longest stretch of wild coastline left on the entire East Coast.

• Circa 1904 •

Parksley Norman Rockwell would have loved this vestige of small town America. The meticulously restored railroad station, home to the charming Eastern Shore Railroad Museum, is situated in the 1885 town square surrounded by quaint shops and a pair of restaurants.

Parksley is located two miles west of Route 13 and seven miles north of Onley and Onancock.

BayBedView Inn & Breakfast

Bay View Inn is one of the oldest homes on Tangier Island and is filled with the beauty and charm of days gone by.

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, then walk to any of the nearby Gift Shops, Restaurants, Beaches, Wildlife, Kayaking, Eco Tours and more!

Visa & Master Card Accepted

OPEN YEAR-ROUND

16408 West Ridge Road | Tangier Island, VA 23440 www.tangierisland.net | e: tangiergetaways@yahoo.com

757-891-2396

100% Smoke Free

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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

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Chincoteague Island

“America’s Best Beach Town” – Chincoteague Island is the family-friendly resort famed for its wild ponies, but with all it has to offer it’s far from a one-horse town. Its beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, artists, antiques, fresh seafood, shopping, and accommodations make it one of the Mid-Atlantic’s favorite vacation destinations.

Adjacent Assateague Island is an impressive national treasure that is home to the famous herd of wild Chincoteague ponies. Its wide, pristine Atlantic Ocean beach is one of the few spots on the U.S. east coast that is preserved in its natural, undeveloped state. Swimming, boating, kayaking, surf fishing and sunbathing are the traditional family beach activities enjoyed during the warm weather months.

Hikers, bikers, birders and other wildlife lovers enjoy their passion year-round at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Don’t forget to climb to the top of the historic Assateague Lighthouse for a view of it all. Expert guides will take you on the water to enjoy the gorgeous salt marsh views and to learn about the area’s abundant seafood, shellfish, wild ponies and other wildlife.

Each year in July the wild ponies on Assateague Island are rounded up by “saltwater cowboys” for the swim across the channel to Chincoteague, where they are paraded to the carnival grounds and penned. Some of the foals are auctioned off to benefit the island’s volunteer fire department and to keep the pony population at a manageable level. The herd is then returned to Assateague Island where they will live in the wild for another year.

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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

SHORE TOUR

DID YOU KNOW? Legend claims that the Chincoteague Ponies are the descendents of wild mustangs that swam ashore after a Spanish galleon sank off the coast in the 1600s. Others say that early European settlers turned their herds loose to graze tax-free and later escaped. Either way, the wild Chincoteague Ponies have earned the affection of millions worldwide.

dresses and antiques to art. Visit the 1945 Island Theatre to catch a movie the old-fashioned way. Second Saturday Art Strolls are popular evening events from April through November. Fresh-off-the-dock seafood is found in a variety of restaurants. Lodging is equally varied from family-owned motels to charming B&Bs. For more information stop by the helpful Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center located at 6733 Maddox Boulevard circle, call 757-336-6161, or visit the Chamber’s web site at www.chincoteaguechamber.com.

A ll front row suites.

Author Marguerite Henry penned her beloved children’s classic Misty of Chincoteague in 1947. Its popularity spawned a 1961 Hollywood movie, Misty, that was filmed in Chincoteague and featured many island residents. Today, visitors in search of Misty can visit Miss Molly’s Inn on Main Street to see where Henry dreamed up the pony story. You can also see where Misty once frolicked at the Beebe Ranch, and at the downtown Island Theater where Misty once strolled the aisles. Misty and her foal, Stormy, are preserved at the Museum of Chincoteague Island. A bronze statue at the town’s Waterfront Park commemorates the pony that put this delightful island on the map.

There is no better place to surround yourself with everything this warm and friendly island has to offer than a stay at the Comfort Suites Hotel.

This all-suite hotel is right in the heart of town. Every room has a waterfront balcony view. And it’s minutes from Assateague Island and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, home of the famous Chincoteague Ponies.

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

Reservations call (757) 336-3700 or

ChincoteagueComfortSuites.com Read our reviews and visit us at

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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

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A 70 unit motel, just minutes away from the Assateague Island Beach and Wildlife Refuge, the Inn is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the solitude and the breathtaking sunsets our Island has to offer.

Be our guest as you enjoy our outdoor pool with large surrounding deck & gazebo. A screened pavilion equipped with cooking facilities will accommodate most any gathering, large or small. For those wanting to picnic, we have barbeque grills available as well as a volleyball court. There is ample parking for cars and a designated area for boats and buses.

Maddox Blvd. and 4417 Deep Hole Road Chincoteague, Virginia 23336

1-877-222-8799 ONLINE RESERVATIONS

www.ChincoteagueInn.com

Located near the center of the island, easy access to all that Chincoteague Island has to offer.

We pride ourselves on quality service at an affordable price.

• Free continental breakfast • Free WI-FI high-speed Internet access • Free local calls • Seasonal outdoor pool • Exercise room • Picnic area with BBQ grills • We are a DOG FRIENDLY hotel • In-room microwave, refrigerator • Business Center on Site • Non-smoking & handicap accessible

6273 Maddox Blvd Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-6565 www.rodewayinn.com 18

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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

Dove Winds

SHORE TOUR

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vacation townhouse villas • cottages close to beach • indoor heated pool 7023 Maddox Blvd. • Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

www.dovewinds.com • 757-336-5667 Chincoteague to Assateague See Wild Ponies

www.daiseyscruises.com • 757-336-5556

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Theis Sea Shell Motel a center of hospitality and comfort.

• Family Owned Business Since 1965 • Conveniently located close to town, shopping & eateries • Modern motel rooms, efficiencies, suites & cottages/houses • Summer kitchen, picnic tables, barbeques • Moderate rates • Free Hi-Speed Wireless

3720 WilloW W Street

757-336-6589

The Sea Shell Motel is worth looking for.

www.seashellmotel.org

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CALENDAR

2013 MAJOR ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Calendar

2013 Major Annual Festivals & Events

The Eastern Shore loves to throw a party! There’s no better way to experience our unique culture than by attending some of our many dozens of festivals and special events. Below is just a sample.

Every effort was made to ensure that the information below was accurate at the time of printing but it cannot be guaranteed. Please check ahead to learn if changes have been made. For a complete list of 2013 festivals and events please visit our web site, www.esvatourism.org.

JANUARY 2013 JANUARY 26 SEA GLASS AND ALL THINGS GLASS Cape Charles www.capecharles.org/events

MARCH 2013 MARCH 29 & 30 EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL Chincoteague www.chincoteaguedecoyshow.com/

APRIL 2013 APRIL 5 BLESSING OF THE FLEET AT CAPE CHARLES HARBOR Cape Charles www.capecharles.org/events

MAY 2013 MAY 4 CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Chincoteague www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events

MAY 11 19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION Chincoteague www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco

MAY 18 & 19 LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY BLACK DRUM CLASSIC FISHING TOURNAMENT Melfa www.northamptoncountychamber.com

MAY 25 CITIZENS FOR A BETTER EASTERN SHORE ANNUAL PIG ROAST

APRIL 19 TO 28 CAPTAIN ZED’S 23RD ANNUAL FLOUNDER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Eastville www.cbes.org

Wachapreague www.wachapreagueinn.com

JUNE 15 & 16 TALL SHIPS AT CAPE CHARLES

APRIL 27 EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Multiple sites throughout the Eastern Shore www.esgardentours.com

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JUNE 2013 Cape Charles www.tallshipscapecharles.com

JUNE 19 TO JULY 13 WACHAPREAGUE ANNUAL FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL Wachapreague www.wachapreague.com

JUNE 20 TO 23 MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION TUNA-MENT Wachapreague www.mssa.net

JULY 2013 JUNE 19 TO JULY 13 WACHAPREAGUE ANNUAL FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL Wachapreague www.wachapreague.com

JULY 3 ICE CREAM SOCIAL & PATRIOTIC BAND CONCERT Onancock www.onancock.org/events.html

JULY 4 CAPE CHARLES JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Cape Charles www.capecharles.org/events

JULY 24 & 25 CHINCOTEAGUE PONY SWIM & PENNING FESTIVAL Chincoteague www.chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-swim/

JULY 25 TO 28 EASTERN SHORE MARLIN CLUB’S 32ND ANNUAL BILLFISH RELEASE TOURNAMENT Wachapreague www.wachapreagueinn.com

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2013 MAJOR ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

CALENDAR / BLAST OFF!

Blast Off!

Experience the Thrill of Immense New Rocket Launches Near Chincoteague In 2013 NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility near Chincoteague becomes the site of new space launches that will thrill space fans all along the eastern United States. Under contract to NASA, Orbital Sciences Corporation will launch their huge new Atares rockets that will carry supplies to the International Space Station.

These launches will rival the old Space Shuttle launches at Florida’s Cape Canaveral for their bone-jarring sound and majesty. You can experience it all from the beach at the nearby Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge or other viewing spots near Chincoteague. For information on launch dates and planning your visit please go to www.nasa.gov/wallops.

NASA Visitor Center at Wallops Flight Facility

Blast Of f AUGUST 2013 AUGUST 3 & 4 CLAM SLAM AT CAPE CHARLES HARBOR Cape Charles www.capecharles.org/events

SEPTEMBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 7 EASTERN SHORE 140 ULTRA MARATHON Cape Charles www.es140.com

SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 ONANCOCK HARBORFEST

Onancock www.onancock.org/harborfest.html

OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2 HARVEST FESTIVAL

Kiptopeke www.esvachamber.org/events

OCTOBER 8 TO 11 PAINT ONANCOCK! PLEIN AIR

Onancock www.onancock.org/plein-air.html

OCTOBER 11 TO 13 EASTERN SHORE BIRDING & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Cape Charles www.esvafestivals.org

Did you know that NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is where the U.S space program began? The first research rocket lifted off from the island in 1945. Wallops also put the first female into orbit, a Resus monkey named Miss Sam. She paved the way for Alan Shepard, the first American to visit space.

At NASA’s Visitor Center no spacecraft is needed to have an astronaut’s-eye-view of the planets and moon. Among its many entertaining and educational exhibits is the new Science On A Sphere Theatre. A six-foot-diameter globe provides stunning visual effects from real scientific data. The animated sphere seems to float in space, just as an astronaut would see the Earth!

Located on Route 175 near Chincoteague, 757-824-2298.

OCTOBER 12 CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL

Chincoteague www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events

OCTOBER 26 21ST ANNUAL BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR Wachapreague www.cbes.org

NOVEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2 ISLAND HOUSE’S 2ND ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST TO BENEFIT WOUNDED WARRIORS Wachapreague www.wachapreagueinn.com

NOVEMBER 2 & 3 RIVERSIDE SHORE MEMORIAL ANTIQUES SHOW Belle Haven 757-787-7626

NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 1 ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEKEND Chincoteague www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco

NOVEMBER 29, 30 & DECEMBER 1 ARTISANS GUILD 11TH ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO & VINEYARDS TOUR Multiple sites throughout the Eastern Shore www.esartisansguild.org

NOVEMBER 30 ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST AT THE CAPE CHARLES MUSEUM

Cape Charles www.smallmuseum.org/capechas.html

DECEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 1 ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEKEND Chincoteague www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco

NOVEMBER 29, 30 & DECEMBER 1 ARTISANS GUILD 11TH ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO & VINEYARDS TOUR Multiple sites throughout the Eastern Shore www.esartisansguild.org

DECEMBER 6 18TH ANNUAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HOLIDAY SAMPLER TOUR Cape Charles www.northamptoncountychamber.com

DECEMBER 7 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE Chincoteague www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events

DECEMBER 14 ONANCOCK CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR & MUSIC FESTIVAL Onancock www.onancock.org/christmas

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BEACHY KEEN

KICK BACK ON SERENE SANDS

Explore Nature's Pristine & Private Places on Virginia's Eastern Shore and Barrier Islands

Broadwater Bay Eco-tours Shelling, Birding, Dolphin Watching & Custom Designed EcoTours

757-442-4363 757-710-0568 cell www.broadwaterbayecotours.com

Beachy Keen Kick Back on Serene Sands SEASIDE

Revel in our relaxed beauty tucked between the Chesapeake Bay & the Atlantic Ocean.

www.esvatourism.org

Your Home for Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Hang Gliding & More from the Tip to the Top of the Eastern Shore!

CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Assateague Island is the only seaside beach accessible by land on the Eastern Shore. 14,000 acres of untouched beauty, it’s the one stop shopping for outdoor fun including 10 miles of natural beach, bird watching, kayaking, biking and surf fishing. Interpretive centers and the 1867 Assateague Lighthouse add to this amazing experience. Meet its most famous residents—the wild Chincoteague Ponies. A gull’s cry away is Chincoteague Island, a nostalgia-sweet resort.

757-336-6161 • www.chincoteaguechamber.com SEASIDE BARRIER ISLANDS In a hectic world the Eastern Shore’s 60-mile-long chain of barrier islands are almost mystical in their isolation. No houses, fewer humans, it’s easy to lose yourself in this water-meets-sky world. You can get there from here, but only with a professional eco-tour guide who provides unique adventures in the rarest of settings while protecting this fragile environment. Take a boat tour and on deserted beaches find your own Castaway experience—only better! (See listings) 757-787-8268 • www.esvatourism.org

BAYSIDE TANGIER ISLAND Smack dab in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, this authentic working watermen’s island’s best kept secret is its secluded beaches. Walk, bike, ride or take a Tangier taxi—golf cart—to share the surf with the shore birds, hunt for Native American arrowheads or experience an unforgettable island sunrise or sunset. Tangier Island is a true getaway, the only way to get here is by ferry boat or small plane.

757-891-2374 • www.tangierhistorymuseum.org

www.SouthEastExpeditions.com

–World Famous Kayak/Winery Tour– Visit one of our 4 store locations, or give us a call to start planning your adventure today!

SUNSET BEACH

32218 Lankford Hwy

CAPE CHARLES 239 Mason Ave

Cape Charles, VA Cape Charles, VA 757-331-2680 757-695-4001 22

ONANCOCK 2 King St

CHINCOTEAGUE

6631 Maddox Blvd

Onancock, VA Chincoteague, VA 757-354-4FUN 757-52-KAYAK

CAPE CHARLES BEACH Near the southern end of the Eastern Shore, relax on this friendly, small town beach, along the calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Complete with gingerbread gazebo and fishing pier all within steps of the historic downtown. Come sundown, grab a seat on the sands and watch the sun kiss the bay good night.

757-787-8268 • www.esvatourism.org KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK Nature rules at this beautiful beach. Peaceful waters are perfect for small children. Utilize a boat launch, fishing pier—or surf fish right off the beach. Picnic and excellent camping facilities combine with walking/biking trails that allow exploration of scenic maritime forests and dunes. Pets allowed on leash.

800-933-PARK • 757-331-2267 • www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/kiptopek.htm

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DISCOVER MOTHER NATURE’S PLAYGROUND

GET OUT!

PFEIFFER RIDING STABLES Trail Rides, Riding Lessons, Pony Parties, Horse and Pony Camp, Horse Club and much more!

Farm Animals on-site.

Our 150 acre waterfront farm is located approximately 1 mile from Cape Charles on Route 184 We accept credit cards. Open year round by appointment weather permitting.

Discover Mother Nature’s Playground

22190 Karens Lane, Cape Charles, VA 23310

reservations: 757-331-0828 • www.TrailRideCapeCharles.com

You’ve discovered Mother Nature’s playground.

The Eastern Shore of Virginia: The longest stretch of natural coastline remaining on the east coast.

CAMP SILVER BEACH Visit CampSilverBeach.org today to sign up for • Channel your inner “eagle” at the Eastern Shore hang gliding 2012 summer savings and reserve your spot. facility, no experience needed. How about some kiteboarding and $50 Buddy/Sibling-Friend Benefit parasailing fun?

Refer a camper and both you and the camper

CAMP SILVER BEACH

you refer will receive a $50 discount!

Visit CampSilverBeach.org today to sign up for

• Sunset Cruises are a specialty from Cape Charles to Chincoteague.• P 1 877 W CampSilverBeach.org 231summer 2012 savings and reserve your spot.

2012 A world away is our chain of deserted islands and eco-tour $50 Buddy/Sibling-Friend Benefit guides can take you by boat or kayak.

Refer a camper and both you and the camper you refer will receive a $50 discount!

• No fish tales needed when casting here. Charters available in Wachapreague and other seaside/bayside towns. Surf fishing, try Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge beaches. Fishing pier sites include Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, and Saxis.

W CampSilverBeach.org • P 1 877 231 2012

• Birding is the best on our hemispherically crucial migratory flyway. Refuges, parks, and our county roads offer great vantage points. Observe bird banding from mid Aug.–Nov. at Kiptopeke State Park.

• Hike/bike nature trails at Chincoteague and Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuges, Kiptopeke State Park or quiet Seaside Road that runs up our 70 mile peninsula.

• Hands on, feet wet education equals fun for kids, teens, families, and adults while staying at the Marine Science Consortium’s brand new campus. Explore marine and coastal environments by boat/kayak excursions, birding, biking, photography workshops and more.

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SHORE ART

GALLERIES, LOCAL FESTIVALS AND ART STROLLS

2nd Largest antique MaLL in Virginia

35,000 Square Feet • 200 Shops Under One Roof

Furniture • Jewelry • Vintage Items • Decorative Arts Christmas Shoppe • Pets Welcome/Pet Walk Camper Friendly

Blue Crow Antique Mall

On this pastoral peninsula, art reflects the beauty of life lived between the waters.

Open 7 Days a Week • Mon. - Sat. 10-5 Sun. 12-5

(757) 442-4150

32124 Lankford Hwy. Rt. 13 • Keller, VA 23401

Whether it’s a painting of a bay sunset, the salty tradition of decoy carving, or ancient trees turned to art, the Eastern Shore’s splendor nurtures nationally acclaimed artists and artisans.

Discover them in main street galleries, local festivals and art strolls.

Delight too, in performing arts brought to a historic theater and thriving in a community playhouse.

bluecrow@intercom.net • bluecrowantiquemall.com

MISSION: To rescue you from your cubicle and set you free on the longest stretch of natural coastline left on the entire eastern seaboard.

MOONRISE JEWELRY

Artisan Guild – Eastern Shore of Virginia • esartisansguild.org ARTS ENTER Palace Theatre • artsentercapecharles.org Arts Council of the Eastern Shore • acesva.org Chincoteague Cultural Alliance • chincoteagueculturalalliance.org Chincoteague Decoy Carvers and Artists Assoc. • 800-388-6759 ESO Arts Center • esoartscenter.org Eastern Shore Art League • easternshoreartleague.org

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North Street Playhouse • northstreetplayhouse.org

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3 BOUTIQUE WINERIES AWAIT YOUR TASTING ADVENTURE

SHORE WINE TRAIL

Shore l i a r T e n i W

3 Boutique Wineries Await Your Tasting Adventure

CHATHAM VINEYARDS

On the southern end of the Shore just north of Eastville, you’ll find estate grown wines that have garnered multiple awards. Set at the Federal Period home of Chatham on land first patented in 1640, the winery is now planted with more than twenty acres of French Vinifera. Perched on the fair shores of Church Creek it is home to the country’s only Kayak Winery Tour through Southeast Expeditions.

Tours/Tastings. June-August open daily. Remainder of the year: Open Thurs-Mon 10-5. Sun 12–5. Closed Tues & Wed 757-678-5588 • chathamvineyards.com

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HOLLY GROVE VINEYARDS

BLOXOM WINERY

Home of Genesis, a Bordeaux blend, an exciting new wine celebrating Virginia’s return to space where the nation’s space program began right here on Wallop’s Island. Award-wining Vintner Jonathan Bess, partnering with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and the Virginia Space Flight Academy, will donate 10% of Genesis sales to the Space Flight Academy, a camp that gets kids excited about space technology.

Taste this and more at the family owned winery. Holly Grove Winery; 6404 Holly Bluff Drive, Franktown, VA. Call for hours.

757-442-2844 • hollygrovevineyards.com

In 2004, Robert and Francesca opened one of the Shore’s first wineries on a scenic Victorian-era farm.

Found on the northern end of the peninsula north of Parksley, the beautiful Mediterranean-style tasting and dining room allows visitors to savor the “fruits” of their labor inside and out. A great complement to the wines is Francesca’s pizza baked fresh in their woodfired oven, served every Saturday, 12 to 7pm, from May to December and also on Sundays, 12 to 5pm, in June, July and August only. Open May, Saturdays 12 to 7pm.

Memorial Day weekend till year’s end, Fri-Sun 12 to 5pm. 757-665-5670 • bloxomwinery.com

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For more information or to become a subscriber to our magazine and all new e-Newsletter visit

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PLACES TO VISIT

SHORE HIGHLIGHTS

P laces to V isit Shore Highlights Attractions CAPE CHARLES BUSINESS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 461 Cape Charles, VA 23310 www.CapeCharles.Biz • info@CapeCharles.Biz

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL 32386 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-2960 • Fax 757-331-4565 www.cbbt.com

EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 19056 Parkway, PO Box 460 Melfa, VA 23410 757-787-2460 www.esvachamber.org

NORTHHAMPTON COUNTY

Chamber of Commerce 16429A Courthouse Road PO Box 475, Eastville, VA 23347 757-678-0010 www.northamptoncountychamber.com

TOWN OF WACHAPREAGUE

PO Box 242 Wachapreague, VA 23480 757-787-7117 wactown@verizon.net • www.wachapreague.org

Artisans / Galleries ISLAND ARTS

6196 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-5856 • 757-336-3113 • Fax 757-336-1869

STAGE DOOR GALLERY/HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE 301 Mason Avenue, P.O. Box 226 Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-3669 • 757-331-2787 www.stagedoorgallery.com www.artsentercapecharles.org

TURNER SCULPTURE

27316 Lankford Highway Onley, VA 23418 757-787-2818 www.turnersculpture.com

Chambers of Commerce CHINCOTEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 6733 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-6161 www.chincoteaguechamber.com

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Dining BILL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4040 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-5831 www.billsseafoodrestaurant.com

THE GREAT MACHIPONGO CLAM SHACK 6468 Lankford Highway, Route 13 Nassawadox, VA 23413 757-442-3800 • www.greatclams.com www.TheGreatMachipongoClamShack.com

ISLAND HOUSE RESTAURANT & CAPT. ZED’S MARINA 17 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480 757-787-4242 Restaurant 757-789-3222 Capt. Zed’s www.wachapreague.com

MALLARDS RESTAURANT 2 Market Street Onancock, VA 757-787-8558 Catering 757-787-7321 www.mallardsllc.com

SUNSET GRILLE

32246 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-4229 www.sunsetbeachresortva.com/grille

STING-RAY’S RESTAURANT

26507 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 Rest. 757-331-1541 C. Store 757-331-2505 www.sting-raysrestaurant.com

Eco Tours • Charter Boats Scenic Cruises • Bike Rentals • Services BIKE DEPOT & BEACH OUTFITTERS 7058 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-5511 • 888-673-3843 Fax 757-336-6134 www.refugebikes.com

BROADWATER BAY ECOTOURS 6035 Killmon Point Road Exmore, VA 23350 757-442-4363 Cell 757-710-0568 www.broadwaterbayecotours.com

CHINCOTEAGUE CRUISES & NATURE TOURS Curtis Merritt Harbor Main St., Chincoteague, VA 23336 757-336-5731 chincocruises1@verizon.net www.chincoteaguecruises.com

DAISEY’S DOCKSIDE NATURE CRUISES 3335 Main Street Chinocoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-5556 www.daiseyscruises.com

EASTERN SHORE ADVENTURES CAPTAIN BUDDY VAUGHAN PO Box 2069 Cheriton, VA 23316 757-615-2598 Cell 757-615-7723 esa10@verizon.net www.easternshoreadventures.com

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SHORE HIGHLIGHTS

SOUTHEAST EXPEDITIONS KAYAK TOURS

Massage Therapy

32218 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA (4 Locations!)

757-331-2680 Sunset Beach 757-52-KAYAK Chincoteague 757-695-4001 Cape Charles 757-354-4FUN Onancock www.southeastexpeditions.com

PINDER MASSAGE THERAPY

TANGIER ISLAND CRUISES

6155 Community Drive Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-0614 www.ChincoteagueCenter.com

1001 W. Main Street Crisfield, MD 21817 800-863-2338 • 410-968-2338 www.tangierislandcruises.com

Trail Riding (Horseback Riding) PFEIFER RIDING STABLES 22190 Karen’s Lane Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-0828

Golf BAY CREEK RESORT & CLUB 500 Marina Village Circle Cape Charles, VA 23310 888-422-9275 www.es.baycreekresort.com

GREAT HOPE GOLF COURSE 8380 Crisfield Highway Westover, MD 21871 800-537-8009 www.GreatHopeGolf.com

PLACES TO VISIT

KING STREET EXCHANGE 49 King Street Onancock, VA 23417 757-787-2247

20441 Market Street Onancock, VA 23417 757-789-7611 • 757-710-6532 www.pindermassage.massagetherapy.com

Summer Camp

Conference Center / Retreat THE CHINCOTEAGUE CENTER

Gourmet & Specialty Food Shops

YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH 6272 YMCA Lane, P.O. Box 69 Jamesville, VA 23398 757-442-4634 877-231-2012 Fax 757-442-4786 info@campsilverbeach.org www.campsilverbeach.org

Wineries

BLUE CRAB BAY CO.

Off Rt. 13 29368 Atlantic Drive Melfa, VA 23410 757-787-3602 • 800-221-2722 www.bluecrabbay.com

BLOXOM WINERY

26130 Mason Road Bloxom, VA 23308 757-665-5670 www.bloxomwinery.com

GULL HUMMOCK GOURMET & WINE

CHATHAM VINEYARDS

213 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-1500 • Fax 757-678-9068

Specialty and Antique Shops BLUE CROW ANTIQUE MALL 32124 Lankford Highway Keller, VA 23401 757-442-4150 bluecrow@intercom.net www.bluecrowantiquemall.com

9232 Chatham Road Machipongo, VA 23405 757-678-5588 info@chathamvineyards.com www.ChathamVineyards.net

HOLLY GROVE VINEYARDS

6404 Holly Bluff Drive Franktown, VA 23354 757-442-2844 www.HollyGroveVineyards.com

TL Rated 8.5/9.5/9

Campground FREE Wireless Internet 50 Amp Pull-Thrus

(757) 824-0777 www.tallpinesharbor.com Virginia’s Eastern Shore reservations@tallpinesharbor.com 8107 Tall Pines Lane • Temperanceville, VA 23442 www.esvatourism.org

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ACCOMMODATIONS

PLACES TO STAY

s n o ti a d o m m o c c A Places to Stay Hotels & Resorts CAPE CHARLES RITTENHOUSE MOTOR LODGE 23054 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-2768 www.rittenhousemotorlodge.com

SUNSET BEACH RESORT HOTEL 32246 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-1776 • 800-899-4786 www.SunsetBeachResortVA.com

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BEST WESTERN PLUS CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND 7105 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-6557 • 800-553-6117 www.chincoteague-hotel.com

CHINCOTEAGUE INN

4417 Deep Hole Road Chincoteague, VA 23336 757-336-6415 • 877-222-8799 Fax 757-336-3244 www.ChincoteagueInn.com

COMFORT SUITES

4195 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-3700 Fax 757-336-5452 www.chincoteaguecomfortsuites.com

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DOVE WINDS

7023 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-5667 www.DoveWinds.com

ISLAND RESORT

4391 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-3141 • Fax 757-336-1483 reservations@islandmotorinnresort.com www.islandmotorinn.com

REFUGE INN

7058 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague, VA 23336 757-336-5511 • 888-831-0900 www.refugeinn.com

RODEWAY INN

6273 Maddox Blvd.

Chincoteague, VA 23336 757-336-6565 www.chincoteaguequality.com

SEA SHELL MOTEL

3720 Willow Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-6589 www.seashellmotel.org

WATERSIDE INN

3761 S. Main Street, PO Box 347 Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 877-870-3434 www.watersidemotorinn.com

WACHAPREAGUE WACHAPREAGUE INN

1 Main Street, PO Box 256 Wachapreague, VA 23480 757-787-2105 www.wachapreagueinn.com wachapreagueinn@mail.com

Campgrounds / Cottage Rentals CAPE CHARLES CAPE CHARLES VACATION RENTALS 555 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310 800-421-1481 www.rentalsincapecharles.com

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND CHINCOTEAGUE RESORT REALTY 6426 Maddox Boulevard Chicoteague Island, VA 23336 800-668-7836 • 757-336-3100 www.chicoteagueresort.com

EASTERN SHORE RETREATS

6759-A Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-1088 www.chincoteague.com/esretreats

HOLIDAY COTTAGES

6113 Taylor Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-6256 www.holidaycottageschinco.com

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PLACES TO STAY

TOM’S COVE PARK

8128 Beebe Road • Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757-336-6498 • tomscovepark@verizon.net • www.tomscovepark.com

EASTVILLE - SMITHS BEACH BAY VIEW COTTAGE - SMITHS BEACH PO Box 511 • Jonesville, VA 24263 276-346-3677 • bayview3@verizon.net

ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western Plus Chincoteague Island

TEMPERANCEVILLE TALL PINES HARBOR CAMPGROUND

8107 Tall Pines Lane • Temperanceville, VA 23442 757-824-0777 • www.tallpinesharbor.com

Bed & Breakfasts BELLE HAVEN BAY VIEW WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFASST

35350 Copes Drive • Belle Haven, VA 23306 800-442-6966 - 757-442-6963 • browning@esva.net

CAPE CHARLES BAY HAVEN INN OF CAPE CHARLES

403 Tazewell Avenue • Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-2838 • BayHavenInnbnb.com

THE BAYWOOD BED & BREAKFAST

31400 Latimers Bluff Road • Cape Charles, VA 23310 269-209-4406 • www.thebaywood.com

CAPE CHARLES BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION www.CapeCharlesBNB.com

CAPE CHARLES HOUSE B&B

645 Tazewell Avenue • Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-4920 www.capecharleshouse.com • stay@capecharleshouse.com

CHESAPEAKE BAY VIEW BED & BREAKFAST 212 Bay Avenue • Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-2087 • chesapeakebayview.com

Closest Accommodations to the Beach & Refuge

Winner of the prestigious 2011 Best Western Champion Award in Customer Care.

EASTERN SHORE BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION www.coastalvirginiabnb.com

“Elegance At Nature’s Door”

FIG STREET INN

711 Tazewell Avenue • Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-3133 • 855-331-3133 www.figstreetinn.com • info@figstreetinn.com

SEA GATE, A BED AND BREAKFAST

9 Tazewell Avenue • Cape Charles, VA 23310 757-331-2206 • sea_gate@verizon.net • www.seagatebb.com

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND CHANNEL BASS INN & TEA ROOM

6228 Church Street • Chincoteague, VA 23336 757-336-6148 • 800-249-0818 • www.channelbassinn.com

ONANCOCK 1882 COLONIAL MANOR INN

84 Market Street • Onancock, VA 23417 757-787-3521 • www.colonialmanorinn.com

THE INN AT ONANCOCK

30 North Street • Onancock, VA 23417 757-789-7711 • 866-792-7466 krisandlisa@innatonancock.com • www.innatonancock.com

TANGIER ISLAND BAY VIEW INN BED & BREAKFAST

16408 West Ridge Road • Tangier Island, VA 23440 757-891-2396 tangiergetaways@yahoo.com • www.tangierisland.net

• Multiple Award Winning Hotel • Free Broadband Wireless Internet • Free Hot Deluxe Breakfast • Bicycle And Beach Gear Rentals

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Best Western Plus Chincoteague Island

7105 Maddox Blvd.

Chincoteague Island Virginia 23336 757.336.6557 1.800.553.6117 | www.chincoteague-hotel.com Each Best Western© branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2012 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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EASTERN SHORE of Virginia

Capture the Memories PO Box 72, Tasley, VA 23441 • 757-787-8268 • tourism@esvatourism.org • esvatourism.org 30

You’ll Love Our Nature

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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 with Video Games and Pool Tables Large Country Store Cable Television on Selected Sites Seasonal Sites Available 30x60 Swimming Pool

8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757.336.6498 www.tomscovepark.com tomscovepark@verizon.net

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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 ASA/ Wallops Island

ResoRt OPEN YEAR ROUND

ON CHINCOTEAGUE BAY • 4391 MAIN STREET

(757) 336-3141 • Fax (757) 336-1483 www.islandmotorinn.com • reservations@islandmotorinnresort.com ESVG13_PAGES.indd 32

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