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Sail into a Relaxing Evening in Onancock

Founded in 1680, Onancock is a lovely bayside town with restaurants, galleries, shops, and a scenic town harbor. Known for its beautiful, Victorian-era homes, Onancock is perfect for strolling around... read more →

August 6, 2019
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Eat, ESVA Places to Go, On the Water, Things to Do

Create family memories on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Nature is the best playground. On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, kids can hike trails, play in the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, go fishing, crabbing, clamming, and kayak two pristine... read more →

Three Spots for Bookworms on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

What's better than a trip to the beach with the perfect book? Finding that perfect book, though, can be a real challenge. Even worse, you might have found the perfect... read more →

June 26, 2019
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aerial image of the coastline on Virginia's Eastern Shore

How did places like Machipongo and Wachapreague get their names?

About the Blogger I’m Ryan Webb, a sociolinguist and young entrepreneur from Machipongo. I earned a Master’s degree in applied linguistics, the scientific study of language, from Old Dominion University... read more →

August 7, 2018
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kayaks on the beach on Virginia's Eastern Shore

Three Days, Five Adventures, Two Coastlines

Surrounded by water on three sides, the Eastern Shore is an outdoor paradise with over 78,000 acres of parks and refuges and one of only ten U.S. national seashores. Five... read more →

Kiptopeke Ghost Ships view on a cloudy day

The Ghost ships of Virginia’s Eastern Shore

About the Guest Blogger Max Lonzanida is the outgoing visitor services park ranger at Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge and is currently the public affairs officer with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in... read more →

historical demonstrations at the Eastville historic courthouse green

Walk in the Footsteps of Colonial Americans on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

This blog was provided by the Northampton Historic Preservation Society. About the Northampton County Historic Preservation Society The mission of the Northampton Historic Preservation Society is to preserve the historic... read more →

March 29, 2018
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ESVA History, ESVA Places to Go, Things to Do

A view over the water of the Key West Cottages on Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Five Cozy Places to Stay on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

When the weather gets chilly there’s nothing like escaping to a cozy retreat for a little relaxation. Virginia’s Eastern Shore is far from the hustle and bustle of city life.... read more →

February 26, 2018
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boat on the shoreline on Virginia's Eastern Shore

Explore Wild Barrier Islands on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

The barrier islands that hug the 70-mile coast of Virginia’s Eastern Shore are home to wild, unspoiled stretches of beach, delicate natural habitats and remnants of the past left by... read more →

January 23, 2018
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A bride and groom walking for wedding pictures on Virginia's Eastern Shore

Celebrate on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore of Virginia provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, family reunions, group getaways, corporate retreats and tour groups. The area’s natural beauty shines through with breathtaking water and pastoral views at historic... read more →

January 23, 2018
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ESVA Places to Go, Weddings

Northampton Hotel decorated for the Holidays in Cape Charles Virginia

Traditional + Quirky: The Holidays on VA’s Eastern Shore

There are the traditional holiday home tours, lighting ceremonies and old-fashioned Christmas parades in small towns across Virginia’s Eastern Shore during the holidays. But there are other celebrations unique to the region. In the... read more →

November 1, 2017
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel view over the water

Tour A Secret Island on VA’s Eastern Shore

About the Guest Blogger Max Lonzanida, visitor services park ranger, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Max manages everything that has to do... read more →

October 18, 2017
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