eastern shore visitors' guide 2012

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Drift Away & Play

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Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffeemaker, Iron/Board & Hair Dryer

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4 You’ll Love Our Nature

Contents

6 WELCOME

8 SHORE TOUR

11 WILD ISLAND PONIES

24 MAP

28 GET OUT!

30 BEACHY KEEN

32 SHORE ART - SHOP IT

34 SHORE WINE TRAIL

36 UNPLUG FOR FAMILY FUN

38 WHAT’S HAPPENING?

40 BLAST OFF!

42 ONANCOCK & TANGIER ISLAND FERRY

43 OPSAIL 2012 : THE SHORE WAY

44 PLACES TO VISIT

47 ACCOMMODATIONS

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Chatham Vineyards

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On Church CreekVirginia’s Eastern Shore

Award-winning, hand-crafted, premium wines grownon Virginia's Eastern Shore at historic Chatham Farm

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As birds sing out a welcome breathe deep the salty air as coastal country roads lead you to:

Secret docks and islands, islands, islandsWild ponies running free by the sea Sophisticated small towns to shop, play, stayHistoric hamlets where artisans createRenowned signature golf courses along the BayTall Ships at Cape Charles A trio of romantic wineries and watercolor sunsets that stop you in awe.

Remote is close. Find this and more just 30 minutes north of Virginia Beach, on the serene side of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Shore Tour

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Listed South to North

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL The 21-mile engineering marvel transports you above and through the breathtaking beauty of the Bay, the perfect introduction to the Eastern Shore’s coastal charms. On Sea Gull Pier fi sh or dine/shop at the new venue. Be immersed in spectacular bird-watching on the man-made islands by permit. 757-331-2960.

EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER Come sit a spell on our porch just seconds from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel [east side Rt. 13/Lankford Hwy]. 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 Wildlife Refuge’s display will reveal the many natural treasures you can experience during your stay. And a work of local art is the stunning ES fl oor medallion created by artisan David Crane, of Seafi re Ceramic. www.davidcrane.esva.net.The Welcome Center is a project of the ES of Virginia Tourism Commission.

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

• Exxon Gas• Food• Gift shop• Pottery

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CAPE CHARLES At the southern tip of the peninsula the Cinderella town continues its amazing transformation, recapturing its 1886 glory days when the railroad gave birth to this Victorian beauty. B&Bs, a boutique hotel and cottage/resort rentals make staying here a pleasure along with the downtown shopping. Full service European day spa and nearby guided horseback trail rides on a waterfront estate add to the offerings. Eateries include a posh waterfront restaurant, casually chic coffee house, Irish pub, bistro, and old fashioned soda fountain. Cape Charles Museum provides a fascinating look back. The Art Deco Palace Theater spotlights local, regional and national talent. Bay Creek Resort and Club’s upscale marina with shops and restaurant fl ank the northern side of town. On the southern side its two nationally ranked golf courses designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer intersect along stunning water vistas. Resort rentals are also available. Get on track with the vintage Bay Creek Railway dining excursions. Sunsets are serene on the town’s quiet mile-long beach, catch a sail or fi sh the pier.

EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Out the Welcome Center’s back door fi nd the Shore’s pristine backyard. Stretch your legs on the butterfl y trail, take in the nature museum, bird watching, kayak launch, and seaside vistas atop an old WWII bunker.

KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK Near the cape is a bay beach escape, wild-style. Camp in beautiful cabins, hike, bike, go boating, fi sh the pier, or recline on sandy beaches.

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Shore TourFROM STEM TO STERNBay in sea glass

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Wild Island Ponies

RENEGADES FOR CENTURIES, THE SIGHT OF WILD HORSES running along the shores of Assateague Island have become romantic symbols of freedom, speaking to our innate longing to escape life’s “fences.” With unbridled anticipation visitors to neighboring ChincoteagueIsland seek out the wild ponies roaming Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Sturdy but small horses, their size is the reason for the affable “pony” moniker. Legend claims the ponies are descendents of wild mustangs who swam to shore after a Spanish galleon sunk off the coast. The less imaginative say their origin is traced back to the 1600s when early island settlers turned their herds loose to graze on the island tax-free. Either way, the Chincoteague Ponies have earned their island home and the affection of millions worldwide. Cared for by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, the ponies are permitted to graze on the refuge. But to protect the sensitive eco-system the herd can not exceed 150 horses.

PONY POWER To trim the herd’s numbers and provide a source of revenue for the fi re company on the last Wednesday before the last Thursday in July the island shifts into pony power with its annual Pony Penning and Auction. Run by the island’s version of their Wild West counterpoints, the Chincoteague “Saltwater Cowboys” round up the herd. On a “slack tide” they swim across the channel and into the quaint downtown of Chincoteague to the delight of thousands of onlookers. The foals are auctioned to fi ll the “I wanna pony” dream of kids of all ages.

This 80-plus year celebration never fails to make international headlines but the pony mystique can be relished year round. Discover the horses while hiking, biking, or on a bus tour of the wildlife refuge with the Chincoteague National History Association. 757-336-3696, www.assateague.org/plover. Island captains also offer boat tours to view the ponies.

MISTY MAGIC Who made Pony Penning the splash heard round the world? Author Marguerite Henry who penned her beloved 1947 children’s classic Misty of Chincoteague. It later made it to the big screen fi lmed here using many islanders. On the Misty “trail” visit Miss Molly’s Inn, Main Street where Henry dreamed up the pony story, and the Island Roxy where the real Misty once strolled the aisles. Her hoof prints are memorialized under the old movie house marquee. You can also see where Misty once frolicked, the Beebe Ranch, now turned mini museum at 3062 Ridge Road. Misty and her foal Stormy, who later got her own story book, are preserved there and can be viewed during select summer hours. Call 757-599-6069. Fitting too is the beautiful bronzed statue at the town’s Waterfront Park commemorating the pony who put this delightful island on the map.

RENEGADES FOR CENTURIES, THE SIGHT OF WILD HORSES

Wild Island PoniesA CHINCOTEAGUE ROMANCE PHOTO: KENNY LEWIS



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EASTVILLE 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. Unique shopping experience at two art galleries including redesigned thrift store fi nds transformed into whimsical furniture and a porch fi lled with colorful glass art. Site of Northampton County Chamber of Commerce offi ce 757-678-0010 northamptoncountychamber.com

NASSAWADOX Along east Rt. 13 is an Italian restaurant—a locals’ favorite and gallery gift shop. On west side fi nd the Great Machipongo Clam Shack seafood and live music venue. The hometown pharmacy is noted for its fun gift selection.

FRANKTOWN Another fi ne winery can be found passing through the west side of Nassawadox. Follow the grape signs to Holly Grove Vineyards. Tours/tastings by appointment only. 757-442-2844

MACHIPONGO Just further south at the historic former “poorhouse farm” is the intriguing Barrier Islands Center. Though the Eastern Shore’s chain of seaside barrier islands are mostly deserted now, the museum preserves through relics and guided tours the fascinating tales of those who once called these shifting sands home. 757-678-5550. On east side of RT 13 awaits funky, fun Machipongo Trading Company with local coffee and sandwiches. Nearby on the scenic banks of Church Creek Chatham Vineyards offers tours/tastings and Kayak Winery Tour. 757-678-5588.

EYRE HALL GARDENS, CHERITON One of Virginia’s fi nest and best-preserved colonial homes provides idyllic strolls through one of the country’s oldest gardens, circa 1800. Entrance RT 13 west side between Cheriton & Eastville. 3215 Eyre Hall Dr.

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Route 13 @ Nassawadox, VA 26 miles north of the

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Fresh Local SeafoodChoice Steaks • Kids Menu

OPEN DAILY • LUNCH & DINNERDrive-Thru • Eat-In • Take-OutFull bar with local wines & beer

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Island House RestaurantOverlooking the Barrier Islands

Fresh Local SeafoodClams, Oysters, Crab Cakes

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Waterfront DiningBanquet Room & Lounge

17 Atlantic Ave • Wachapreague, VA 23480www.wachapreague.com

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Marinas • Art Shop • RestaurantsBoat Ramps • Boat Rentals • Seaside Park

Bird Watching • Bait & Tackle ShopsAccommodations • Antique Shops

Barrier Island Tours • Charter FleetsKayak & Canoe Launching Facilities

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WACHAPREAGUE 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. Marinas provide an active charter fi shing fl eet, boat slip rentals, bait and tackle shop, boat and kayak rentals to explore the pristine barrier islands. If eating fresh seafood with amazing water views is your thing, stop on by or stay at in-town lodging. Freshly renovated Island House Restaurant and Wachapreague Inn are both under exciting new ownership. Family fun can be had each summer at the nostalgic Wachapreague Carnival.

MELFA Along Rt. 13, check out the visitors’ center at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce (757-787-2460). At the Accomack County Airport (757-787-4600) fl y-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.

ONLEY Just minutes north on Rt. 13 experience the internationally acclaimed bronze wildlife sculptures at Turner Sculpture.

EXMORE & WILLIS WHARF Enjoy the little downtown which includes a cozy café bakery, antique shops and 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 Rt. 13 frontage. On the waterside fi nd Willis Wharf, a secluded seaside village and aquaculture capital raising clams and oysters.

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TANGIER ISLAND ESPN found one of the last watermen’s outposts a perfect spot to fi lm commercials as unique as the tiny Chesapeake isle. From Onancock sail back in time where islanders speak in an endearing sing-song Elizabethan twang. Visitors can enjoy the fresh bounty at several of the island’s 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. Take a Waterman’s Tour with a Tangier captain and discover the island’s legendary soft-shell crab “farms” (Contact Chesapeake House 757-891-2331). Free kayak rentals and mapped water trails bring you to secluded vistas. Come twilight rock on the porch of the Bay View Inn and listen to the creatures of the marsh softly serenade the island. tangierhistorymuseum.org


ONANCOCK Voted COOLEST SMALL TOWN in America by Budget Travel Magazine, it’s also known for welcoming guests and their pets with “Yappy Hour” and other pet-friendly accommodations. With a petite harbor, this charmer chartered in 1680 displays its esteemed history at Ker Place, a circa 1800 Federal style house museum. The small town sophisticate harbors bistros and an Irish pub. Dinner and a movie take on a delightful twist with the retro movie theater or theatrics at the North Street Playhouse. Enjoy shopping opportunities for art, antiques and garden and home furnishings. The wharf provides a safe harbor for visiting boaters, fi shing charters, kayaking tours, and waterfront dining. A boutique hotel and welcoming B & Bs make extended stays more than tempting. onancock.org


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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND “America’s Best Beach Town” –AOL TRAVEL is the family resort famed for its wild ponies, but with all it has to offer it’s far from a one-horse town. Shopping in the pedestrian-friendly downtown ranges from decoys to dresses, antique to art. Second Saturday Art Strolls are popular evening events April–Dec. Fresh off the dock seafood is found in a variety of restaurants. Lodging is equally varied from family-owned motels to charming B & Bs. See the island from the water with expert guides. A 1945 movie theatre is a place to catch a fl ick the old-fashioned way. Unspoiled beaches and nature trails along with the Assateague Lighthouse provide outdoor adventures on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The 87th Annual Pony Swim & Auction is July 25-26, sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. For more information stop by the helpful Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center located on Maddox Blvd circle. 757-336-6161, chincoteaguechamber.com

NASA VISITOR CENTER AT WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY Near Chincoteague Island discover what has been going on since 1945 at one of the oldest launch sites in the world. No spacecraft needed to have an astronaut’s-eye-view of the planets and moons at the new Science On a Sphere Theatre. A six-foot-diameter globe provides stunning visual effects from real scientifi c data. The animated sphere seems to fl oat in space—just as an astronaut would see the Earth!757-824-2298

BLOXOM Mediterranean fl avor fl ows from a Victorian-era farm—home to Bloxom Winery—a mile west of Rt. 13. Memorial Day thru Dec., Fri.-Sun. 757-665-5670.

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. 2 miles west off Rt. 13, 20 minutes south of the Maryland line.


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BLOXOM Mediterranean fl avor fl ows from a Victorian-era farm—home to Bloxom Winery—a mile west of Rt. 13. Memorial Day thru Dec., Fri.-Sun. 757-665-5670.

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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.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 theEastern Shore of Virginia.

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EASTERN SHORE

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 Park10 Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge11 Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel12 Cape Charles Museum

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YOU’VE DISCOVERED MOTHER NATURE’S PLAYGROUND.THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA: THE LONGEST STRETCH OF NATURAL COASTLINE REMAINING ON THE EAST COAST.

• Channel your inner “eagle” at the Eastern Shore hang gliding facility, no experience needed. How about some kiteboarding and parasailing fun?

• Sunset Cruises are a specialty from Cape Charles to Chincoteague. A world away is our chain of deserted islands and eco-tour guides can take you by boat or kayak.

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

• Birding is the best on our hemispherically crucial migratory fl yway. 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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CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEAssateague Island is the only seaside beach accessible by land on the Eastern Shore. 14,000 acres of unmitigated beauty, it’s the one stop shopping for outdoor fun including 10 miles of natural beach, bird watching, kayaking, biking and surf fi shing. 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.

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SEASIDE BARRIER ISLANDSIn 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 fi nd your own Castaway experience—only better! (See listings)

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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.

757-891-2369www.tangierhistorymuseum.org

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.

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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 757-331-2267www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/kiptopek.htm

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Shore Art - Shop It

ON THIS PASTORAL PENINSULA, ART REFLECTS THE BEAUTY OF LIFE LIVED BETWEEN THE WATERS. 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.

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 Art Center • esoartscenter.org

Eastern Shore Art League • easternshoreartleague.org

North Street Playhouse • northstreetplayhouse.org

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

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Shore Wine Trail

BLOXOM WINERY In 2004, Robert and Francesca opened one of the Shore’s fi rst wineries on a scenic Victorian-era farm. Found on the northern end of the peninsula north of Parksley, the beautiful Mediterranean-style tasting and diningroom 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 wood-fi red oven, served year round. Sat 1-7pm. Homemade pasta Fridays till end of summer starting at 5pm. Open Memorial Day till year’s end. Fri-Sun 12-5.757-665-5670 bloxomwinery.com

HOLLY GROVE VINEYARDS 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

CHATHAM VINEYARDS On the southern end of the Shore just north of Eastville, you’ll fi nd estate grown wines that have garnered multiple awards. Set at the Federal Period home of Chatham on land fi rst 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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Open Year Round20 cottages modern in every detail.Located one block north of Maddox Blvd., just 5 minutes to Assateague

National Seashore Park. Cottages consist of two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and bath. Cable TV, facilities for 6 people, telephones, 24-hour linen availability, and complete housekeeping furnishings

with a safe playground for children to play. A/C, carpet, and pool too! No pets.

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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.

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A 70 unit motel, just minutes away Chincoteague Inn

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from the Assateague Island Beach and Wildlife Refuge, the Inn is the

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Unplug for Family Fun

AUNT BEA WOULD APPROVE The Mayberry-like town of Cape Charles is a family friendly destination. Kayak tours can teach your clan how to clam while seeking wildlife on serene waters. Connect with your inner pirate when Tall Ships visit the harbor—ARRR!

“MA, I WANNA PONY!” That request can be met on Chincoteague Island, a place that harkens to the seaside resorts of old where kids, parents and grandparents made memories. The home of wild ponies made famous by the 1947 book Misty of Chincoteague still captivates children today. No need to wait for the legendary Pony Swim, scope out the ponies year round on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge where the beach is pristine. Other attractions: the 1867 Assateague Lighthouse, Herbert Bateman Center, cozy museums, bike trails, boat tours, miniature golf, the list goes on.

GATHER AROUND THE CAMPFIRE The Shore has a variety of campgrounds tucked along the scenic waters of the bay and sea. Fun in the sun activities range from swimming and fi shing to paddle boats and dolphin cruises. Lodging options include deluxe cabins, RV hook-ups and tent sites. And just for the kids, stellar summer adventures at YMCA Camp Silver Beach. (See listings for more info)

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CHINCOTEAGUE6631 Maddox BlvdChincoteague, VA

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Broadwater Bay Eco-tours

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What’s Happening?

• Feast on our fresh from the tide oysters, clams, crabs. • Get down on the farm for some lip smackin’ barbecue or take the kids to country carnivals.• Hobnob at garden & holiday tours, art & antique shows. • Catch the big one at the fi shing tournaments, test your golf game or bike between the waters.• OpSail 2012™: For the 1st time this historic, world-class, international event comes to the Eastern Shore. Celebrate Tall Ships in our small towns like Cape Charles. tallshipscapecharles.com

Ship Tours Day Sails Harbor PartiesHistoric Re-enactments Fireworks

THE EASTERN SHORE KNOWS HOW TO ROCK YEAR ROUND WITH FESTIVALS,

TOURS AND TOURNAMENTS.

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Blast Off!

“SPACE ISLAND” IS RESUPPLYING THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Rocket launches to rival any 4th of July Fireworks and you can watch with the wild ponies on Assateague Beach or raise a glass of cheer at waterside restaurants, hotels and a bevy of places up and down our coast. The excitement is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport—MARS—located at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. And it’s Orbital Sciences Corp.’s rockets that will be resupplying the International Space Station. Did you know Wallops Flight Facility is where the U.S. Space program began and is the nation’s oldest, most prolifi c rocket launching site? The fi rst research rocket lifted off from the island on July 4, 1945—more than a decade before the creation of NASA. Way back then, the only way onto the island was by ferry. And who put the fi rst female astronaut in orbit? Yep, our Space Island! Miss Sam, a rhesus monkey, paved the way for Astronaut Alan Shepard’s success in the Apollo era. [And no worries—she made it safely back for a happy retirement.] Launch/Space info: marsspaceport.com [See Current Launch Manifest] and www.nasa.gov/wallops. For evolving festivities & fun stuff to do prior to countdown: esvatourism.org

Blast Off!EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF ROCKET LAUNCHES ON OUR COAST

SPRING 2012: Re-supply mission Antares launch. Stay tuned!

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• Exercise room• Picnic area with BBQ grills

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• Business Center on Site• Non-smoking & handicap accessible

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.

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Bay View Inn

• Circa 1904 •

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!

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Onancock & Tangier Island Ferry

Pair a visit to a bayside,small town sophisticate withthe car-less isle of Tangier

TANGIER ISLAND: ESPN filmed a series of authentically funny sports-themed commercials here with islanders as the stars. See why history isn’t a dusty relic but alive each day in the watermen who still till the tides for blue crabs like their great-great-granddaddies did. Climb aboard for an Honorary Waterman’s Tour ~ Visit the Tangier Island History Museum ~ feast on the freshest island seafood ~ on self-guided kayak trails float to abandoned places. ONANCOCK: Budget Travel Magazine’s pick for America’s Coolest Small Towns spoils you with gracious inns ~ shopping strolls ~ guided kayaking tours ~ delightful dining ops including sunsets on the historic harbor with gourmet bistro Mallards at the Wharf. Ferry Schedule/ReservationsCaptain Mark Crockett, 757-891-2505www.tangierferry.com

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OpSail 2012 ™: The Shore Way

Tall Ships, Small Towns June 1-12FOR THE 1ST TIME THIS HISTORIC, WORLD-CLASS, INTERNATIONAL

EVENT COMES TO THE EASTERN SHORE’S TRIO OF OFFICAL OpSail 2012™ AFFILIATE PORTS FOR A BOUTIQUE TALL SHIP EXPERIENCE.

ALL HANDS ON DECK! Hey, that’s you as you climb aboard to relish up-close the majestic romance of Tall Ships as costumed crew rope you and your family into the golden age of sailing. Feel that wind-in-your-sails freedom with a rare opportunity to ply the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in these historic beauties. With an array of festivities the Colonial port town of Onancock, the amazing island without cars Tangier, and Cape Charles your Harbor to Hospitality provide a relaxed, hands on way to celebrate OpSail 2012™ Virginia, one of the largest tall ship and maritime events in history. In Cape Charles, coupled with historic re-enactments, the town’s deep water harbor will be a sea of excitement with watercraft of every conceivable kind from skipjacks to sloops.

Details: esvatourism.org • tallshipscapecharles.com OpSail 2012 Virginia commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Opsail2012virginia.com




Places to Visit

ATTRACTIONSCape Charles Business AssociationP.O. Box 461Cape Charles, VA [email protected] Bay Bridge-Tunnel32386 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2960Fax (757) 331-4565www.cbbt.comEastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society at Ker Place69 Market Street, PO Box 179Onancock, VA 23417(757) [email protected] Science Consortium34001 Mill Dam RoadWallops Island, VA 23337(757) 824-5636www.msconsortium.orgTown of OnancockPO Box 111Onancock, VA 23417(757) 302-0388www.onancock.orgwww.onancock.com

Town of WachapreaguePO Box 242Wachapreague, VA 23480(757) [email protected]

ARTISANS / GALLERIESThe Gallery at Eastville16319 Courthouse RoadEastville, VA 23347(757) 678-7532www.TheGalleryAtEastville.comIsland Arts6196 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-5856(757) 336-3113Fax (757) 336-1869The Stage Door Gallery301 Mason Avenue, P.O. Box 226Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-3669www.stagedoorgallery.comwww.artsentercapecharles.orgTurner Sculpture27316 Lankford HighwayOnley, VA 23418(757) 787-2818www.turnersculpture.com

Bay Creek Railway

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http://www.TheGalleryAtEastville.com

http://www.stagedoorgallery.com

http://www.artsentercapecharles.org

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEChincoteague Chamber of Commerce6733 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-6161chincoteaguechamber.comEastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce19056 Parkway, PO Box 460Melfa, VA 23410(757) 787-2460www.esvachamber.orgNorthhampton CountyChamber of Commerce16429A Courthouse RoadPO Box 475, Eastville, VA 23347(757) 678-0010 www.northamptoncountychamber.com

DININGBill’s Seafood Restaurant4040 Main StreetChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-5831www.billsseafoodrestaurant.comThe Great MachipongoClam Shack6468 Lankford Highway, Route 13Nassawadox, VA 23413(757) 442-3800www.greatclams.comIsland House Restaurant & Capt. Zed’s Marina17 Atlantic AvenueWachapreague, VA 23480(757) 787-4242 Restaurant(757) 789-3222 Capt. Zed’swww.wachapreague.comMachipongo Trading Company13037 Lankford Hwy.Machipongo, VA 23405(757) 678-0005www.esvamtc.comMallards Restaurant2 Market StreetOnancock, VA (757) 787-8558Caterers (757) 787-7321www.mallardsllc.comSting-Ray’s Restaurant26507 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310Rest. 757-331-1541C. Store 757-331-2505www.sting-raysrestaurant.com

Veneto’s Pizzeria227 Mason Ave.Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) [email protected]

ECO TOURS / CHARTER BOATSSCENIC CRUISES

BIKE RENTALS / SERVICESBike Depot & Beach Outfi tters7058 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-5511 • (888) 673-3843Fax (757) 336-6134www.refugebikes.comBroadwater Bay Ecotours6035 Killmon Point RoadExmore, VA 23350(757) 442-4363Cell (757) 710-0568www.broadwaterbayecotours.comChincoteague Cruises & Nature ToursCurtis Merritt HarborMain St., Chincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5731chincocruises1@verizon.netwww.chincoteaguecruises.comEastern Shore Adventures/Captain Buddy VaughanPO Box 2069Cheriton, VA 23316(757) 615-2598Cell (757) [email protected] Expeditions Kayak Tours32218 Lankford Hwy.Cape Charles, VA (4 Locations!)(757) 331-2680 Sunset Beach(757) 52-KAYAK Chincoteague(757) 695-4001 Cape Charles (757) 354-4FUN Onancockwww.southeastexpeditions.com

TRAIL RIDING(HORSEBACK RIDING)

Triple M Ranch22190 Karen’s LaneCape Charles, VA 23310(757) [email protected]



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Places to VisitMASSAGE THERAPY AND

SPA SERVICESPinder Massage Therapy & Spa Services20441 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417 (757) 789-7611 • (757) 710-6532www.pindermassage.massagetherapy.com

CONFERENCE CENTER / RETREATThe Chincoteague Center6155 Community DriveChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-0614ChincoteagueCenter.com

GOURMET AND SPECIALTYFOOD SHOPS

Blue Crab Bay Co.Off Rt. 1329368 Atlantic DriveMelfa, VA 23410(757) 787-3602 • (800) 221-2722www.bluecrabbay.com

REALTORSEastern Shore of VA Realty(757) 331-4661VirginiasOtherBeach.comTeam@ESVARealty.comwww.ESVARealty.com

SPECIALTY SHOPSBlue Crow Antique Mall32124 Lankford HighwayKeller, VA 23401(757) [email protected]

King Street Exchange49 King StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-2247

SUMMER CAMPYMCA Camp Silver Beach6272 YMCA Lane, P.O. Box 69Jamesville, VA 23398(757) 442-4634(877) 231-2012Fax (757) [email protected]

WINERIESBloxom Winery26130 Mason RoadBloxom, VA 23308(757) 665-5670www.bloxomwinery.comChatham Vineyards9232 Chatham RoadMachipongo, VA 23405(757) [email protected] Grove Vineyards6404 Holly Bluff DriveFranktown, VA 23354(757) 442-2844www.HollyGroveVineyards.com



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Accommodations


HOTELS & RESORTS

Bay Creek Resort & Club3335 Stone RoadCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8742www.baycreek.net

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chincoteague Island7105 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-6557 • (800) 553-6117chincoteague-hotel.com

Best Western - Eastern Shore InnP.O. Box 13272543 Lankford Highway (US Route. 13)Exmore, VA 23350(757) 442-7378 • (888) 768-8313www.EasternShoreInn.com

The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant7 North StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-7400www.thecharlottehotel.com

Chincoteague Inn4417 Deep Hole RoadChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6415 • (877) 222-8799Fax (757) 336-3244ChincoteagueInn.com

Comfort Suites4195 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-3700Fax (757) 336-5452www.chincoteaguecomfortsuites.com

Dove Winds7023 Maddox Blvd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-5667www.DoveWinds.com

Hampton Inn & Suites4179 Main StreetChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-1616 • 800-HAMPTONwww.hamptoninnchincoteague.com

Island Resort4391 Main StreetChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-3141 • Fax (757) 336-1483reservations@islandmotorinnresort.comwww.islandmotorinn.com

Refuge Inn7058 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5511 • (888) 831-0900www.refugeinn.com

Rittenhouse Motor Lodge23054 Lankford Highway Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2768 • Fax (757) 331-2063www.rittenhousemotorlodge.com

Rodeway Inn6273 Maddox Blvd.Chincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6565www.rodewayinn.com

Sea Shell Motel3720 Willow StreetChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-6589www.seashellmotel.org

Sunset Beach Resort Hotel32246 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1776 • (800) 899-4786www.SunsetBeachResortVA.com

Wachapreague Inn1 Main Street, PO Box 256Wachapreague, VA 23480(757) [email protected]

Accommodations



http://www.baycreek.net

http://www.EasternShoreInn.com

http://www.thecharlottehotel.com

http://www.chincoteaguecomfortsuites.com

http://www.DoveWinds.com

http://www.hamptoninnchincoteague.com


http://www.islandmotorinn.com

http://www.refugeinn.com

http://www.rittenhousemotorlodge.com

http://www.rodewayinn.com

http://www.seashellmotel.org

http://www.SunsetBeachResortVA.com

http://www.wachapreagueinn.com



Accommodations

TOURISM INFORMATION:


EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA TOURISM COMMISSIONPO Box 72, Tasley, VA 23441

757-787-8268 • esvatourism.org • [email protected]: Eastern Shore of Virginia Welcome Center

North end of Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Waterside Inn3761 S. Main Street, PO Box 347Chincoteague Island, VA 23336(877) 870-3434www.watersidemotorinn.com

CAMPGROUNDS / COTTAGE RENTALSCape Charles Vacation Rentals555 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(800) 421-1481www.rentalsincapecharles.comvacation@rentalsincapecharles.comEastern Shore Retreats6759-A Maddox Blvd.Chincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-1088www.chincoteague.com/[email protected] Cottages6113 Taylor StreetChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-6256Tall Pines Harbor Campground8107 Tall Pines LaneSanford, VA 23426(757) 824-0777www.tallpinesharbor.comTom’s Cove Park8128 Beebe RoadChincoteague Island, VA 23336(757) 336-6498Email: [email protected]

BED & BREAKFASTSBay Haven Inn of Cape Charles403 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2838BayHavenInnbnb.comBay View Inn Bed & Breakfast16408 West Ridge RoadTangier Island, VA 23440(757) [email protected]

The Baywood Bed & Breakfast31400 Latimers Bluff RoadCape Charles, VA 23310(269) 209-4406www.thebaywood.com

Cape Charles House B&B645 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) [email protected]

Channel Bass Inn & Tea Room6228 Church StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6148 • (800) 249-0818www.channelbassinn.com

Chesapeake Bay View Bed & Breakfast212 Bay AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2087chesapeakebayview.com

Colonial Manor Inn84 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-3521www.colonialmanorinn.com

Fig Street Inn711 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-3133 • (855) 331-3133www.fi gstreetinn.cominfo@fi gstreetinn.com

The Inn at Onancock30 North StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 789-7711 • (866) [email protected]

Sea Gate, A Bed and Breakfast9 Tazewell Avenue Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) [email protected]

Best Western PlusChincoteague Island

• Free High Speed Wireless Internet

Best Western Plus Chincoteague Island 7105 Maddox Blvd.Chincoteague Island Virginia 23336757.336.65571.800.553.6117 | www.chincoteague-hotel.com

Closest Accommodations to the Beach & Refuge

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• Free Hot Deluxe Breakfast

“Elegance AtNature’s Door”

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

• Bicycle And Beach Gear Rentals

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http://www.watersidemotorinn.com

http://www.rentalsincapecharles.com


http://www.chincoteague.com/esretreats


http://www.tallpinesharbor.com


http://www.tomscovepark.com


http://www.tangierisland.net


http://www.thebaywood.com

http://www.capecharleshouse.com


http://www.channelbassinn.com

http://www.colonialmanorinn.com

http://www.fi


http://www.innatonancock.com


http://www.seagatebb.com

Best Western PlusChincoteague Island

• Free High Speed Wireless Internet

Best Western Plus Chincoteague Island 7105 Maddox Blvd.Chincoteague Island Virginia 23336757.336.65571.800.553.6117 | www.chincoteague-hotel.com

Closest Accommodations to the Beach & Refuge

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• Free Hot Deluxe Breakfast

Closest Accommodations

Each Best Western© branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2011 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

“Elegance AtNature’s Door”

to the Beach & RefugeWinner of the prestigious 2011 Best Western

Champion Award in Customer Care.

• Bicycle And Beach Gear Rentals


http://www.chincoteague-hotel.com

8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757.336.6498www.tomscovepark.com [email protected]

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

CAMPING AT ITS BEST

Fun For the Whole FamilyRefuge Inn7058 Maddox Blvd. • Chincoteague, VA 23336

1-888-831-0900 • 757-336-5511 • www.refugeinn.com

Distinctive Rooms & Suites


http://www.refugeinn.com

8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757.336.6498www.tomscovepark.com [email protected]

Assateague National SeashoreChincoteague Wildlife Refuge

Surf Fishing • Bay Flounder FishingOcean Beaches • Bird Watching

Oyster Museum • Miniature Golf Tennis Courts and more!

Fishing and Crabbing PiersBoat Ramp and MarinaPlayground for the Kids

Clubhouse with Video Games and Pool TablesLarge Country Store

Cable Television on Selected SitesSeasonal Sites Available

30x60 Swimming Pool

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

CAMPING AT ITS BEST

Fun For the Whole FamilyRefuge Inn7058 Maddox Blvd. • Chincoteague, VA 23336

1-888-831-0900 • 757-336-5511 • www.refugeinn.com

Distinctive Rooms & Suites


http://www.tomscovepark.com


ChinCoteague island’s all Waterfront resort

R E S O R T

OPEN YEAR ROUND

WATERFRONT BALCONIES, BEST VIEW ON ISLAND,

HEALTH/FITNESS CENTER, CAFE, INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOLS,

CONFERENCE/HOSPITALITY ROOM, YACHT ACCOMMODATIONS

FIVE MINUTES TO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

ASSATEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, NASA/ WALLOPS ISLAND

ON CHINCOTEAGUE BAY4391 MAIN STREET

(757) 336-3141 • Fax (757) 336-1483www.islandmotorinn.com

[email protected]


http://www.islandmotorinn.com


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