COASTAL EASTERN SHORE

CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Chincoteague PET-FRIENDLY Take the kids, take the dog – or just the dog! Sunset Beach Resort Hotel and onsite campground welcomes the entire crew. To ensure that the four-legged member of your entourage has a good time, Sunset Beach has set aside dog-special recreation areas. Fido can splash to his heart’s content at Sandy Paws Dog Beach and romp with other dogs at Beach Bark Dog Park. And “pawrents” can enjoy the resort’s many perks for humans!

SAXIS

BUCKET LIST NOTABLE TOWN Tangier Island, 12 miles Tidal marshes, waterways and the Chesapeake out in the hug the little town of Saxis. The drive to town Bay, feels like taking passes through Saxis Wildlife Management Area a shuttle back in time. – nearly 6,000 acres of pristine marshland with Residents retain their abundant flora and wildlife galore. After the views distinctive traditional of water and nature have soothed and inspired COASTAL : accent – Southern you, drop by Saxis restaurants for fresh seafood meets Irish. Visitors prepared with a local touch. Saunter along the can rent bicycles and public pier. Or visit the Saxis Island Museum golf carts to navigate to learn more about local watermen and the EASTERN SHORE the historic town; enjoy Chesapeake Bay. water and land tours; go kayaking and fishing; observe the natural ecosystem; and feast WHAT’S NEW HIDDEN GEM on fresh seafood. The Maurice, a “Fine Fun The barrier islands of water that has provided Fusion” restaurant in Virginia stretch along a living for generations the tiny tidy town of the coastline, sheltering of families is gradually Onancock, uses local the Eastern Shore taking the island away, ingredients in a creative from the ocean. These so capture its spirit menu marrying global narrow strips of land while you still can. flavors. There’s the hosted resorts, hunting Obscenely Stuffed lodges, life-saving Lobster Pad Thai, for stations, watermen example, blending and the families and ICONIC ASSATEAGUE oodles of seafood with communities that Discover Chincoteague’s a sweet soy vinaigrette supported them. wild ponies. The and adding sides The Barrier Islands legendary summertime INSTAGRAM-WORTHY highlighting Virginia Center captures the pony penning has been a As if the iconic red-and-white-striped Assateague Ham and limoncello- stories of these islands part of Eastern Shore life Lighthouse isn’t photogenic enough from the ground, kissed snap peas. through exhibits that since the 1700s. It grew you can climb to the top for 360-degree views and Maurice offers more resonate with life. The in popularity after 1947, bragging-right pics. Climb 175 steps – the same alliterative fun with museum, “Heart of the aided by the book, "Misty steps that lighthouse keepers climbed hourly to palate-pleasing specials: Community, Soul of of Chincoteague". You keep the light burning – for awesome panoramic BBB (Burger, Beer and a Culture,” transports can spot these beautiful views of the woodlands, marshlands and waterways Bourbon) and PPP you to the days before animals roaming nearby of and Chincoteague Wildlife (Pulled Pork and Pinot). hurricanes and the Assateague Island Refuge. Be sure to post your gratitude for the lives And the garden patio Great Depression year-round. On a boat or that this 150-year-old lighthouse has saved! pairs scrumptious food ended the barrier kayak tour, your guide – A narrow 70-mile peninsula jutting out between the with fresh air. island way of life. Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia’s likely a “Teaguer” native EASTERN SHORE is a true getaway. Spend your – steers you to the best days exploring quaint waterfront towns and nearby places for spotting the beaches, as pristine as they are vast. Or venture off shaggy, sturdy ponies shore to explore a paddler’s paradise of undeveloped ASK A LOCAL while weaving in the barrier islands – the largest stretch of wild coastline “My ancestors came to the Eastern Shore in 1660; I’m in the ninth generation. The Eastern island’s colorful tales remaining on the East Coast. Just be sure to leave Shore represents many things to me. Whether I’m boating, hunting or fishing, it represents time for your bucket list experiences: a NASA space and bringing the legends

SKYLAR ARIAS ADVENTURES access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. On any given day, I can be launch, a bird-watching adventure and the world- to life. renowned Swim. on the water or just watch the sun setting over the Bay. The Eastern Shore also provides opportunities to participate in the community and make a difference; it truly is the Land of Pleasant Living.” — Charlie Russell, WESR Radio, The Shore SAXIS: RACHEL STEVENS / ASSATEAGUE LIGHTHOUSE, LOVEWORK: SARAH HAUSER / CHARLIE RUSSELL: COURTESY OF CHARLIE RUSSEL CHARLIE OF COURTESY RUSSELL: CHARLIE / HAUSER SARAH LOVEWORK: LIGHTHOUSE, ASSATEAGUE / STEVENS RACHEL SAXIS:

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Welcome Center at New Church VG Assateague Virginia Tourism Corporation Access U.S. Rt.13 North & Island Southbound U.S. 13, 3420 Lankford Hwy. New Church New Church, VA 23415 Chincoteague 757-824-5000 Wallops Island Tangier Island Eastern Shore of VA Chamber Seaside Water Trail of Commerce 804-698-4323; deq.state.va.us/ 19056 Parkway, Melfa; coastal/seasidewatertrail. Onancock 13 Wachapreague 757-331-1660; esvachamber. Kayak pristine and hidden org. Contact for Eastern Shore waterways. Discover wildlife Exmore information. bI and the Shore's unique maritime heritage. Machipongo Eastern Shore of VA Welcome Center Eastville 32383 Lankford Hwy., Cape 757-331-1660; esvatourism.org. Cheriton Charles; 757-331-1660; The East Coast's longest string esvatourism.org. Open of wild barrier islands. seven days a week, 8:30am- 4:30pm. bj Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail Cape Charles 804-367-1000; dgif.virginia. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel gov/vbwt/coastal-trail. Stop 32386 Lankford Hwy., Cape at designated areas along Kiptopeke Charles; 757-331-2960; cbbt. 70-mile-long peninsula. I com. An engineering marvel spanning the Chesapeake Bay (toll road). $bjI ACCOMAC Accomac Walking Tours Front St., Accomac; 757- 787-2460. 1700s homes, clerk's office with 1663 records, American Revolution cannon. b

CAPE CHARLES Bay Creek Resort & Golf Clu 1 Clubhouse Way, Cape Charles; 844-620-2900; baycreekresort.com. 27 magnificent holes of Palmer and Nicklaus golf.

Cape Charles Lighthouse West side of southern section of Smith Island; cheslights.org/ Dining • Shopping cape-charles-lighthouse. Best view is from the Chesapeake 2021 ESVA VISITOR’S GUIDE2021 ESVAEntertainment VISITOR’S GUIDEAD PROOF Bay BridgeAD PROOF Tunnel or by boat. Cape Charles Museum & Artists • Galleries Welcome Center 814 Randolph Ave., Cape Museums Charles; 757-331-1008; smallmuseum.org/capechas. Accommodations History of the town, railroad, ships and operational diesel Visit Virginia's Eastern Shore where the generator. bI Boating • Paddling sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean and Custis Tomb Nature 2157 Arlington Chase Rd., 757-787-8268; esvatourism.org. sets over the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy Pet Friendly Grave site for Custis family, including Mary Randolph charming small towns, scenic natural Custis, wife of Robert E. Lee. b areas, secluded beaches, delicious ExperienceOnancock.com Dining • Shopping • Lodging • Art • MuseumsDining • Shopping• Entertainment • Lodging • Art • Museums • EntertainmentKiptopeke State Park VG 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Boating • Paddling • Nature • Pet FriendlyBoating • Paddling • Nature • Pet Friendly seafood, and more. Charles; 757-331-2267; experienceonancock.com experienceonancock.com virginiastateparks.gov. $b visitesva.com

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TANGIER ISLAND

Pear Valley ONANCOCK TANGIER ISLAND CALL NOW! Pear Cottage Dr., Onancock Main Street Tangier Island Museum & Machipongo; 757-331-4689; PO Box 4, Onancock; 757-693- Interpretive Cultural Center preservationvirginia.org/visit/ 3003; experienceonancock.com. 16215 Main Ridge Rd., historic-properties/pear-valley. Nonprofit partnering with the Tangier Island; 757-891-2374; Structure dates to 1740. By community to keep Onancock tangierisland-va.com. Learn appointment only. vibrant. the Island's history, explore water trails with kayaks. Conveniently Located Eastern Shore Waterman's $bj Outdoor Pool NORTHAMPTON Museum and Research Center Play area with picnic tables & grills COUNTY 6 College Ave., Onancock; 757- Includes Cheriton, Eastville, Exton, 665-5771; esvawatermen.org. WALLOPS ISLAND Close to many area attractions Nassawadox Celebrates heritage of Chincoteague Bay Field Station THE JACKSPOT AT SUNSET BEACH Northampton County Chamber watermen. 34001 Mill Dam Rd., Wallops Cape Charles of Commerce Island; 757-824-5636; 757-336-6589 16404 Courthouse Rd., Ker Place cbfieldstation.org. Learning 3720 Willow Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 Eastville; 757-678-0010; 69 Market St., Onancock; adventures and programs SeashellMotel.org northamptoncountychamber.com. 757-787-8012; shorehistory.org. that explore coastal CHINCOTEAGUE Chincoteague National Museum of Chincoteague Island HACKS NECK KIPTOPEKE Contact for information 1799 Federal house. Museum ecosystems!bI Chincoteague Chamber of Wildlife Refuge 7125 Maddox Blvd., Mason Beach Fruit Farm Eastern Shore of Virginia about Cape Charles and of ESVA history, art & culture. Commerce & Certified Visitor 8231 Beach Rd., Chincoteague; Chincoteague; 757-336-6117; 29113 Mason Beach Rd., National Wildlife Refuge Northampton County Tours by appointment. $bj NASA Center 757-336-6122; fws.gov/ chincoteaguemuseum.com. Hacks Neck; 757-442-7287; 5003 Hallett Cir., Cape Charles; attractions. Visitor Center 6733 Maddox Blvd., northeast/chinco. Beaches, Local history, lighthouse masonbeachfruitfarm.com. Pick 757-331-2760; fws.gov/refuge/ North Street Playhouse Bldg. J-20, Rt. 175, Wallops Chincoteague Island; 757-336- walking and bicycling trails. lenses, shipwrecks and home your own fruit in a beautiful eastern_shore_of_virginia. The Nature Conservancy 34 Market St., Onancock; Island; 757-824-1344; nasa.gov/ 6161; chincoteaguechamber. Bateman Educational and of Misty. $bI park-like setting. $b Beautiful visitor center and 11332 Brownsville Rd., 757-787-2050; centers/wallops/visitorcenter. com. Chincoteague and Administration Center. $b trails for viewing wildlife and Nassawadox; 757-442-3049; northstreetplayhouse.com. Exhibits, programs, special Assateague Islands offer scenery. bIGQD nature.org. Works to protect Producing 12-15 productions events and rocket launch beaches, wildlife and wild Herbert H. Bateman EASTVILLE KELLER/PAINTER and restore the unique wildlife each season. There's viewings. bI THE JACKPOT AT SUNSET BEACH: SARAH HAUSER ponies. b Educational and Eastville Courthouse Blue Crow Antique Mall of the Virginia coast. something for everyone. Administrative Center 16404 Courthouse Rd., 32124 Lankford Hwy., Rt. 13, MACHIPONGO $bI True Island Experience. Assateague Island National 8231 Beach Rd., Chincoteague Eastville; 757-678-0466; halfway between Painter and Barrier Islands Center Village of Oyster Spectacular Sunsets • Wildlife Seashore Island; 757-336-6122; fws.gov/ co.northampton.va.us/gov/ Keller, Painter; 757-442-4150; 7295 Young St, From Rt. 13, East from Cheriton 220’ Fishing Pier • Waterfront Pool 8586 Beach Rd., Chincoteague; refuge/chincoteague/visit/ oldcourthouse.html. Contains bluecrowantiquemall. Machipongo; 757-678-5550; 2 miles on 639. Seaside fishing PARKSLEY Rose Gardens • Jacuzzi 757-336-6577; nps.gov/asis. plan_your_visit.html. Enjoy the oldest continuous county com. 35,000 square feet, barrierislandscenter.com. village specializing in oysters. Eastern Shore Railroad Museum View Rocket Launches • Glass Elevator Toms Cove visitor center, nature our beautiful exhibits, trails, court records in the U.S., 200 antique shops under Preserves history of those who 18468 Dunne Ave., Parksley; activities, unspoiled beaches, photography, Assateague dating from 1632. bI one roof. bluecrowmall@ once called deserted islands Village of Willis Wharf 757-665-7245; parksley.org/ ocean swimming. $b Lighthouse and more! $b gmail.com. 11am-6pm every home. $bI From Rt. 13, East from Exmore eastern_shore_railway_ day. bjI 2 miles on 603. Seaside fishing museum.htm. Step into the 3761 Main St., Chincoteague Island village formerly known as restored station and step back 1-877-870-3434

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