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Eastern Shore 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 VIRGINIA: 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 LIGHTHOUSE 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 Assateague Island 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 ARIAS SKYLAR 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 Chincoteague Pony 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: 86 VIRGINIA.ORG 87 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT 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 Virginia Barrier Islands 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 88 2021 ESVA VISITOR’S GUIDE2021 ESVA VISITOR’S GUIDEAD PROOF AD PROOF VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE COASTAL q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS EASTERN SHORE b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT 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
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