Where is Virginia’s Eastern Shore?
Virginia’s Eastern Shore is on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. It is a narrow 70-mile spit of land surrounded by water on three sides and is the southernmost tip of the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia). The Chesapeake Bay, America’s largest estuary, forms the western edge of Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Atlantic Ocean forms the eastern border. It is connected to the Virginia mainland in the south by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. To the north is the state of Maryland.
On April 17th, 2019, the NG-11 Antares rocket launched from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.Virginia.orgHow to Get Here
Virginia’s Eastern Shore is within half a day’s drive of many major cities, so it’s an easy trip for a quick getaway, family vacation, or romantic escape. Here is the drive time from nearby metro areas:
DISTANCE FROM MAJOR METRO AREAS
Charlotte, NC 6.5 hours
Durham, NC 4 hours
New York City 4.75 hours
Richmond, VA 3 hours
Washington DD 3 hours
Philadelphia, PA 3.5 hours
Virginia Beach VA 1.5 hours
Norfolk, VA 1 hour
If you’re further afield, catch a commercial flight to Norfolk International Airport or Salisbury Regional Airport.
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-857-3351
The closest commercial airport to the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Norfolk International Airport is about an hour from Cape Charles, the southernmost town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and about two hours from Chincoteague, the northernmost town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
www.norfolkairport.com
Salisbury Regional Airport
This small regional airport has limited commercial flights. It’s an hour from Chincoteague, the northernmost town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
5485 Airport Terminal Road, Unit A
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
410-548-4827
http://flysbyairport.com/
If you’re looking for a spot to land your private plane, there are two general aviation landing strips on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Accomack County Airport/General Aviation
29194 Parkway North
Melfa, VA 23410
757-787-4600
Located mid-shore on the long 70-mile Virginia Eastern Shore peninsula, Accomack County Airport is the aviation gateway to Virginia’s Eastern shore.
Runway: 5,000 ft. asphalt runway, 100 ft. wide
Identifier: MFV
www.co.accomack.va.us/departments/airport
Tangier Island Airport/General Aviation
4301 Joshua Thomas Lane
Tangier Island, VA 23440
757-891-2496
Touch down on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay reached only by boat or air. B&Bs, restaurants, shops, a museum and one of the most beautiful and deserted beaches on the mid-Atlantic makes this a must-see from spring to fall.
Runway: 20/2
Identifier: TGI
www.airnav.com/airport/KTGI
Cruise right up to charming waterside towns along two coastlines.
ATLANTIC
Chincoteague
Curtis Merritt Harbor
http://mrc.virginia.gov/vsrfdf/curtmerr.shtm
Wachapreague
Town Marina, Port of Wachapreague
http://www.wachapreague.info/marinas/
Island House Marina & Trident Tackle
http://www.wachapreague.info/marinas/
Wachapreague Marina
http://www.wachapreague.info/marinas/
CHESAPEAKE BAY
Cape Charles
Cape Charles Town Harbor
http://www.capecharlesharbor.com/
Oyster Farm Marina at Kings Creek
http://www.theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/Marina
Cape Charles Yacht Center
http://www.ccyachtcenter.com/
Onancock
Onancock Wharf
http://www.onancock.com/wharf
Tangier Island
Parks Marina
www.tangierisland-va.com/marina/
Welcome Centers
Call or visit one of our three visitor information centers for help planning your adventure on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
North (state border of Virginia and Maryland)
Virginia Welcome Center at New Church
3420 Lankford Hwy.
New Church, VA 23415
757-824-5000
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/VisitorInformationCenters/VirginiaWelcomeCenteratNewChurch/
South (across from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel toll booth)
Eastern Shore of Virginia Welcome Center
32383 Lankford Highway
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-1660
www.visitesva.com
Chincoteague
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center
6733 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague, VA 23336
757-336-6161
http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL
This engineering marvel connects mainland Virginia to Virginia’s Eastern Shore and measures 17.6 miles from shore to shore. The crossing includes more than 12 miles of bridges, causeways, low trestles and two mile-long tunnels. Note that the Bridge-Tunnel is a toll road and can be affected by inclement weather.
Toll Costs: http://www.cbbt.com/travel-information/toll-schedule/
Weather: http://www.cbbt.com/travel-information/weather/
Directions: http://www.cbbt.com/travel-information/
757-331-2960
http://www.cbbt.com/
MASS TRANSIT
Star Transit
Public mass transit with regional bus routes
757-787-8322
www.mystartransit.org/services.html
CAR RENTALS/DRIVERS
Cape Charles Cab
718 Randolph Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-695-0954
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
36286 Lankford Highway
Belle Haven, VA 23306
757-442-2653
http://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/va/lecato-colonial-square-21n5.html
Rudy’s Taxicab Services
(757) 710-4617
Shore Limo
20308 Fairgrounds Road
Onancock, VA 23417
757-787-7433
http://www.shorelimos.com/
Shore Ride Taxi
757-710-0460
Wave Riders
(757) 678-3334
waveridersesva@gmail.com
facebook.com/WaveRidersESVA/
Address: 2200 Norview Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518
Phone Number: 757-857-3351
Plugs/Ports: Four total. Two in Garage A Level 1 (short term parking) aisles B and C, and two in Garage C Level 2 (long term parking) aisles J and K.
Hours Accessible: 24/7
Cost (if any): None
Sunset Beach Resort (campground with 30-amp and 50-amp)
Address: 32246 Lankford Hwy Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Phone Number: 757-331-1776
Plugs/Ports: NEMA 14-50, Wall
Hours Accessible: 24 hours
Cost (if any): Payment required
Kiptopeke State Park (State campground with 30-amp and 50-amp)
Address: 30169 Dutton Ln, Cape Charles
Phone Number: 757-331-2267
Plugs/Ports: NEMA 14-50, Wall
Hours Accessible: 24 hours
Cost (if any): Payment required
Address: 1511 Townfield Dr, Cape Charles
Phone Number: 757-331-3068
Plugs/Ports: NEMA 14-50
Hours Accessible: 24 hours
Cost (if any): Negotiated
Address: 4129 Lankford Highway, Exmore
Phone Number: 757-442-7722
Plugs/Ports: 3 outdoor Wall Outlet (120V), located on the back (east) side of hotel
Hours Accessible: 24/7
Address: 31066 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410, USA
Phone Number: +1 757-787-1209
Plugs/Ports: J-1772
Hours Accessible: Monday – Saturday 8AM-8PM
Cost (if any): available to customers during normal business hours
Auto Express Rental & Service
Address: 30444 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA, 23410
Phone Number: 1 757-302-0313
Plugs/Ports: J-1772
Hours Accessible: Monday – Saturday 8AM-5PM
Cost (if any): available to customers during normal business hours
The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant
7 North St
Onancock, VA 23417
757-787-7400
Address: 8107 Tall Pines Ln, Sanford VA 23442, United States
Phone Number: 757-824-0777
Plugs/Ports: NEMA 14-50, Wall
Hours Accessible: 24 hours
Cost (if any): Payment Required. Must be a guest or staying at the campground.
Address: 4195 Main Street, Chincoteague
Phone Number: 757-336-3700
Plugs/Ports: Wall Outlet (120V)
Hours Accessible:
Cost (if any): Available for guests only. Check at Front Desk
Hampton Inn & Suites, Chincoteague
Address: 4179 Main Street, Chincoteague
Phone Number: 757-336-1616
Plugs/Ports: Wall Outlet (120V)
Hours Accessible: 24/7
Cost (if any): Available for guests only. Check at Front Desk
Address: 3761 Main Street, Chincoteague
Phone Number: 757-336-3434
Plugs/Ports: Wall Outlet (120V)
Hours Accessible:
Cost (if any): Available for patrons. Inquire at front desk.
Address: 6742 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336, USA
Phone Number: +1 757-336-3111
Plugs/Ports: NEMA 14-50, Wall
Cost (if any): Call to enquire. Cabins, 50A RV hookups, tent camping available. Some tent sites have 120V/20A.
Address: 7058 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
Phone Number: 1 757-336-5511
Plugs/Ports: One Tesla High Power Wall Connector (up to 64A) and one Clipper Creek J1772 (up to 32A) are available for patrons. Please see the front desk.
Hours Accessible: 24/7
Cost (if any): Available for patrons. Please see the front desk.
Bike Depot
Bicycles
7058 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-336-5511
www.refugebikes.com/
Burnham Guides
Bicycles, Single/Tandem Kayaks, SUPs
2 King Street, Onancock, VA 23417
757-710-5137
www.burnhamguides.com/virginia
Cherrystone Family Camping Resort
(For registered guests only) Golf Carts, Boats, Kayaks, SUPs, Fun Cycles, Fishing Gear
1511 Townfield Drive
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-3063
www.cherrystone.com
Eastern Shore Custom Carts
Golf carts
713 Randolph Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-999-2278
http://escustomcarts.com/rentals
Fun on Wheels
Scooters, bicycles, buggies, electric bikes
6450 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-36-5348
http://funonwheelsci.com/rentals.html
Four Brothers Crab House & Ice Cream Deck
Golf carts, bicycles
16128 Main Ridge Road
Tangier Island, VA 23440
757-891-2999
www.fourbrotherscrabhouse.com/rentals/
Jus’ Bikes
Bicycles, surreys, scooters
6527 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-336-6700
www.jus-bikes.com/
Burnham Guides
Bicycles, Single/Tandem Kayaks, SUPs
2 King Street, Onancock, VA 23417
757-710-5137
www.burnhamguides.com/virginia
Captain Bob’s Marina
Fishing Gear
2477 Main Street
Chincoteague, VA 23336
757-336-6654
http://captbobsmarina.net
Cherrystone Family Camping Resort
(For registered guests only) Golf Carts, Boats, Kayaks, SUPs, Fun Cycles, Fishing Gear
1511 Townfield Drive
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-3063
www.cherrystone.com
DayTrippers
Bicycles, Golf Carts, Kayaks
1 Main Street
Wachapreague, VA 23480
www.wachapreagueinn.com/daytrippers
Island House Marina
Boats
17 Atlantic Avenue
Wachapreague, VA 23480
757-789-3222
www.theislandhouserestaurant.com
Kiptopeke State Park
Bicycles, Single/Tandem Kayaks
3540 Kiptopeke Drive
Kiptopeke, VA 23310
757-331-2267
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke#general_information
Poseidon Watersports VA
Wave Runners
32246 Lankford Highway
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-902-0400
http://poseidonwatersportsva.com
SouthEast Expeditions
Single/Tandem Kayaks, SUPs
239 Mason Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 757-331-2680
www.southeastexpeditions.com
Snug Harbor Marina & Hotel
Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes, Boats
7536 East Side Road
Chincoteague, VA 23336
757-336-6176
www.chincoteagueaccommodations.com
IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 FOR HELP
CVS Pharmacy
25201 Lankford Hwy.
Onley, VA 23418
757-787-1810
http://www.cvs.com/store-locator/cvs-pharmacy-address/25201+Lankford+Highway-Onley-VA-23418/storeid=1570
H&H Pharmacy & Oak Hall
6300 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague, VA 23336
757-336-3115
http://www.hhpharmacy.net/
Lloyd’s Shore Pharmacy
3271 Main Street
Exmore, VA 23350
757-442-7982
http://www.facebook.com/Lloyds-Shore-Pharmacy-493096877446272/
Walgreens Pharmacy
4053 Lankford Hwy.
Exmore, VA 23350
757-442-8542
http://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-4053+lankford+hwy-exmore-va-23350/id=18229
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
20480 Market Street
Onley, VA 23417
757-302-2100
http://riversideonline.com/shore/
Rayfield’s Pharmacy
9502 Hospital Ave.
Nassawadox, VA 23413
757-442-6159
http://www.facebook.com/Rayfields-Pharmacy-207884722602147/
Rayfield’s Pharmacy
2 Fig Street
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-1212
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rayfields-Pharmacy/111190232276933
Accomack Animal Hospital
26157 Onley Road
Onley, VA 23418
757-787-3112
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Accomack-Animal-Hospital/184068491676543
Atlantic Animal Hospital
23327 Lankford Hwy.
Accomack, VA 23310
757-302-0345
http://www.atlanticanimalhospital.info/
Cape Charles Animal Hospital
22491 Lankford Hwy.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-695-8378
http://capecharlesanimalhospital.com/
Eastern Shore Animal Hospital
34424 Lankford Hwy.
Painter, VA 23420
757-442-3150
http://www.esanimalhospital.com/
Greenbush Veterinary Clinic
20524 Greenbush Road
Greenbush, VA 23357
757-665-4641
http://www.facebook.com/Greenbush-Veterinary-Clinic-156008051106120/?rf=1533442530302771
Crystal’s Complete Dog Care Service
33136 Chincoteague Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
http://www.facebook.com/CrystalsCompleteDogCareService/
757-894-4297
Old Town Retrievers
14438 Yerdley Road
Eastville, VA 23310
757-773-5181
http://www.oldtownretrievers.com/
Paws Love Me
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-509-7297
http://www.pawsloveme.com/
S’Paw Day
729 Randolph Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-695-8540
http://www.facebook.com/spawdaycapecharles/
Dave’s Pets and Hobbies
3515 Main Street
Exmore, VA 23350
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daves-Pets-Hobbies/162338573784765
757-442-7442
Eastern Shore Pets
25244 Lankford Hwy.
Onley, VA 23418
http://www.facebook.com/EasternShorePets/
757-787-1462
Howl Naturale
4091 Main Street
Chincoteague, VA 23336
http://www.facebook.com/HowlNaturale/?rf=220010198038894
757-894-3126
Machipongo Trading Company
13037 Lankford Hwy.
Machipongo, VA 23405
http://www.facebook.com/Machipongo-Trading-Co-53914108801/?rf=134729659923947
757-678-0005
Historic Palace Theatre
305 Mason Ave.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-2787
HistoricPalaceTheatre@gmail.com
http://historic-palace-theatre.business.site
Island Theatre
4074 Main Street
Chincoteague, VA 23336
757-336-6301
http://www.islandtheatres.com/
Roseland Theatre
48 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
757-787-2010
http://www.roselandonancock.com/
Other Resources
Cape Charles Main Street
718 Randolph St.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
capecharlesmainstreet@gmail.com
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center
6733 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague, VA 23336
Other Resources
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
19056 Parkway Road
Melfa, VA 23410
The Local Scoop
Accomack
Located on the northernmost portion of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Accomack County covers approximately 476 square miles of rich farmland, undisturbed beaches, expanses of marsh and forest, and small towns rich in history and culture. The county has miles of shoreline on both the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east, constituting one of the largest unspoiled wetlands habitats in the world. The towns of Accomac and Onancock are designated State Historic Districts that feature restored Colonial architecture. Recreational opportunities attract fishermen, boaters, and beach-lovers to Accomack County and its pristine barrier islands.
Northampton
Northampton County is the southern 35 miles of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Northampton County contains numerous natural and cultural sites, including four large public parks; County owned, Indiantown Park and Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve; federally owned Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and state owned, Kiptopeke State Park, both located at the southern end of the county. Historic towns, such as Eastville, Cheriton and Cape Charles contain buildings that speak to over 350 years of architectural design.
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