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2017 Annual Festivals and EventsCONTENTS

WHAT’S OFF ROUTE 13?VIRGINIA’S WILD COAST

TWO COASTS, SIX BEACHES

FERRY OUT TO TANGIER ISLAND ONE, THREE, FIVE DAY GETAWAYS

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With the longest stretch of undevelopedbarrier islands on America’s East Coast, the Virginia Eastern Shore draws kayakers, hikers, boaters,

of all stripes to the area’s stunning wild beauty. Three National Wildlife Refuges, a National Seashore, and state and local parks preserve over 78,000 acres of pristine lands and hundreds of miles of coastline. Walk the wild beaches, play in the surf and hunt for beach treasures. Hire a local guide to boat or kayak out to thebarrier islands for the day. You’re experiencing the New World exactly

bisects the long Eastern Shore

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Virginia Barrier IslandsOne of the world’s longest remaining stretch of wild barrier islands, Virginia’s outer banks are mystical in their isolation. Hire a local guide and boat out for the day. FREE

Assateague Island National SeashoreThe only seaside beach accessible by land on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Assateague Island’s 37 miles of pristine beach start in Virginia. FEE

Tangier IslandEscape to another world. Take the ferry out of Onancock to Tangier Island spring to fall, home to delicious seafood, friendly locals and a beautiful beach. FREE

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A 300-acre preserve starts you on your hike through a maritime forest that leads to miles of dunes and beach. This is a very secret and hidden spot only the locals know about. FREE

Cape Charles BeachThis is the only beach on Virginia’s Eastern Shore where you can park your car on the street, walk 100 steps and have your toes in the sand. FREE

Kiptopeke State ParkHike the trails and play along a half-mile of beachfront at a 500-acre state park with lots of amenities: campsites, cabins that sleep 16 people, a yurt and a boat launch. FEE

FERRY TO TANGIER ISLANDCatch the ferry out of Onancock, an historic harbor town on the Chesapeake Bay, to a remote island dating to the 1600s, where residents still speak a British dialect. National Geographic Traveler listed Tangier Island as

one of the world’s top 20 places to visit in 2016. Tangier’s residents have been

isolated from the rest of the world

a way of life very different from modern America. Explore

ancient graves, a tiny museum, charming B&Bs, casual restaurants and one of the East Coast’s best

beaches. The Onancock to Tangier ferry operates in the

warmer months.

ONE, THREE AND FIVE DAY GETAWAYS

The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a history buff’s dream, settled in the early 1600s and relatively undisturbed since due to its centuries of isolation. It’s also a culinary mecca, where fresh-caught seafood meets southern comfort food, meets the latest in avant garde food trends. Plus, you can gaze across open water while you eat. If you’re an avid kayaker,

or just like the adrenaline high of a good hang glide, this is the place. If you love art, there are dozens of studios and galleries up and down the shore. Antique stores, charming shops and

can take home. Use these itineraries at our website, www.esvatourism.org, to help you plan the best trip ever to the Virginia Eastern Shore.

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CULINARY TOURSLearn how the marriage of modern technology and ancient waterman culture has propelled Virginia’s Eastern Shore into one of America’s

out and harvest wild oysters from an “oyster

Do a side-by-side tasting of oysters grown in

OYSTER ROASTS BY THE DOZENWhen the weather turns chilly here on Virginia’s

starting with the Chincoteague Oyster Roast in

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ROTARY CLUB OYSTER ROASTCape CharlesFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADEOnancockBig St. Pat’s Day extravaganza.

APRILYMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH OYSTER ROASTJamesvilleFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood. BLESSING OF THE FLEETCape CharlesAn ancient rite of the waterman culture.EASTERN SHORE HOUSE & GARDEN TOURRegionalVirginia’s most popular home and garden tour.LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP BOILCape CharlesFeast on all- you-can-eat seafood. FLOUNDER TOURNAMENTWachapreagueHeld in the “Flounder Capital of the World.”

MAYCRABBY BLUES FESTIVALCape CharlesCrabs, live music, family fun.SEAFOOD FESTIVALChincoteagueAll-you-can-eat seafood feast.

2017 Annual Festivals and Events2017 ANNUAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALSINT’L MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATIONChChiincotteagueThis is a prime spot for bird watchers.ART & MUSIC ON THE FARMMachipongoOutdoors at the Barrier Islands Center.LE TOUR DE SHORERegionalBike beautiful country roads.SMALL GARDEN TOURRegionalExplore beautiful local homes and gardens.LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY BLACK DRUM CLASSICCape Charles

JUNEVOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S CARNIVALChincoteague/WachapreagueTwo big small-town carnivals.

JANUARYPOLAR PONY PLUNGEChincoteagueInto the Atlantic Ocean, costumes and all.

FEBRUARYBARRIER ISLANDS CENTER OYSTER ROASTMachipongo

roasts.HERITAGE FESTIVALMelfaArts, crafts, heritage and family fun.

MARCHEASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVALChincoteagueBig names in the decoy carving world.

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LADIES INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENTCape CharlesPlayed on a beautiful waterside championship course.JUNETEENTHExmoreHeritage, family fun, arts, music.SHORE MADE MUSIC FESTIVALOnancockOutdoor music festival.

JULYJULY 4TH CELEBRATIONSRegionalSmall towns across the Eastern Shore celebrate.

SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZACape CharlesAll-you-can-eat seafood feast.BLUEBERRY FESTIVALChincoteagueThe largest arts festival on the Virginia Eastern Shore.

92ND PONY SWIM & AUCTIONChincoteagueThe wild Chincoteague ponies take their annual swim.MARLIN TOURNAMENTWachapreague

tournament.KID’S CROAKER TOURNAMENTWachapreague

tournament for kids.

AUGUSTSHUCK-N-SUCK OYSTER FESTIVAL & BOAT DOCKING COMPETITIONCape CharlesLocal, fresh-caught seafood and skilled boat captains.KAYAKING & CYCLING TOURRegional

Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

CHIC CHARTER LADIES TUNA TOURNAMENTWachapreagueJust for the ladies.BAY CREEK AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENTCape CharlesPlayed on a beautiful waterside, championship golf course.CRAFT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVALExmoreMusic, food, art and, of course, great brews.

OCTOBERBIRDING & WILDLIFE FESTIVALCaCapepe CChaharlrlesesThis is one of the world’s most im-

OYSTER FESTIVALChincoteagueAll you-can-eat seafood feast.BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR RegionalBike beautiful country roads.PAINT ONANCOCK! PLEIN AIR OnancockArtists are inspired by Onancock’s charms.SPECKLED TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENTRegional

NOVEMBERVIRGINIA WINE & BRINE MONTH RegionalWine, oyster roasts, tours, signature chef dishes. SAXIS ISLAND OYSTER ROASTSaxisFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.SOULE ARNOLD OYSTER ROAST & CLAM STEAMExmoreFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.OYSTERS A LA CARTEMelfaOyster shooters, raw oysters, local wine.

ISLAND HOUSE OYSTER ROASTWachapreagueFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.CAPE CHARLES MUSEUM OYSTER ROASTCape CharlesFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.MERROIR & TERROIRMachipongoFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood paired with local wine.DUCKS UNLIMITED OYSTER ROASTMachipongoFeast on all-you-can-eat seafood.ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEKENDChincoteagueChincoteagueThis is one of the world’s most

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SEPTEMBERDECOY AND ART FESTIVALChChinincocoteteagagueueA festival of decoy carving.CAPE 2 CAPE CROSSINGCape CharlesKayak race across the mighty Chesapeake Bay.LABOR DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK Cape CharlesBig outdoor picnic & family fun.EASTERN SHORE 140 ULTRA TRIATHLONCape CharlesSwim, bike, run 140 miles.CRAB CAKE COOKOFFWachapreagueBring a pot luck dish to share.CHILI & CHOWDER COOK OFFChincoteagueCooks show off their favorite recipes.

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DECEMBERSANTA TRAINReeReegigigigiigigig ononononnnnnonnnnonnononnnnonnnaaaalaaalaSanta spreads holiday cheer by rail.SANTA ARRIVESReReRR gigigiooonnalMagical appearances. TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATIONSReegiigionononaalalaHoliday lights kick off the season.CHRISTMAS PARADESRegionalOld-fashioned holiday parades.HOLIDAY MARKETSRegionalHoliday shopping and festivities.HOLIDAY HOMES TOURSRegionalBeautifully decorated homes and holiday festivities.

NEW YEAR’S EVERegionalAnnual traditions across the region.

SEASONAL2ND SATURDAY ART STROLLChincoteaggagueueueArt, culture, special events.

2ND FRIDAY ART STROLLOnancockArt, culture, special events.FARMERS’ MARKETSCape Charles, Onancock, Parksley, ChincoteagueOrganics, heritage meats, arts and crafts.

DEBORAH WATERFOWL SHOW Chinini cocootetet aggueueeeDecoy carvings and art show.OPEN STUDIO & VINEYARD TOUR RegionalA self-guided tour of studios and galleries.SWINE & WINERegionalAn all-you-can-eat pork roast and wine fest.

KING & BEAR FALL TWO-MAN GOLF TOURNAMENT Cape CharlesOn a waterside championship course.

Settled in the early 1600’s, Virginia’s Eastern Shore has evolved in relative

Bay Bridge-Tunnel was built, it was a

and an inconvenient car, rail or boat

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fertile and produces great bounty. It is surrounded by water, the Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries on the western boundary, and on the east, the barrier islands, shallow bays, and inlets that lead to the Atlantic Ocean and the world.

THE EUROPEANS ARRIVECaptain John Smith explored the waters of the long Virginia Eastern Shore peninsula in 1607, and since that time the fertile land and the water

Eastern Shore. For centuries, the land has

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provided a wealth of vegetables and grains, making the Eastern Shore a great provider of food for Virginia and beyond. The shallow waters and

bay and the ocean are a convenient source of conveyance, a way of getting vegetables, grains, and seafood to eager markets.

LAST CENTURYThis is a land of farmers and of seafaring creatures who enjoy the grit of sand between the toes and the sweet aroma of a seaside tidal

and delivering them to market created waterfront communities like Onancock, Chincoteague, Cape Charles, Willis Wharf and Wachapreague.

In 1884, when the railroad came through, it brought about a great change in how farmers got their food to market, and so it shaped history just

OF VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE as the sailing ships did, and the steamships that came after them. Thanks to the railroad, the Eastern Shore of Virginia was among the most prosperous rural regions in the United States in the earliest part of the 1900s.

In more recent years, the boxcar has given way to the 18-wheeler. Our clams are spawned in laboratories and shipped to market in jets. Sail gave way to steam, which gave way to rail, which gave way to highway. The things that endure are the land and the sea.

Curtis Badger is a well-known naturalist, author and photographer from the Eastern Shore of Virginia who has written more than thirty books on wildlife art and the natural history of the Atlantic coast.

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Bridge-Tunnel where drivers cross

Those who travel a distance deserve a reward, and the Lower Shore delivers. Long walks on wild beaches are matched by bike rides through maritime forests, and every night brings the bounty of the sea to the table.

Cape Charles is the perfect launch point for shopping, beaches, golf and outdoor adventures. You might spot an enormous mega–yacht docked at the Cape Charles Yacht Center. The nearby Bay Creek Resort & Club is home to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer signature golf courses right on the Chesapeake Bay.

For a completely different experience, park the camper at Cherrystone Family Camping Resort and, just down the road, pick up some of the famed

Kiptopeke State Park, and down the beach a stretch, boats anchor offshore from Sunset Beach Resort with the stunning Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as a backdrop.

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“Even with two nights and a town that’s only ten blocks long, I didn’t see it all. Try making wooden chairs at the Windsor House on the Virginia’s Eastern Shore Artisan Trail. Rent a bike to burn off the calories from a double scoop at Brown Dog Ice Cream (best I’ve ever had). Stop by the harbor and ask to go crabbing with one of the watermen. They’ll work you hard at 4 a.m., but you’ll learn a lot.”

-- Becky Pokora Girl and Globe

Up the road, Chatham Vineyard’s French vinifera grapes are turned into the Merlots, Chardonnays, Cabernets and blends that have earned the winery medals and accolades nationwide. Launch your kayak on a guided tour to the winery and, later in the evening, sip their Church Creek Steel Chardonnay at sunset at a restaurant overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.

BASE CAMP: CAPE CHARLESPreserved century-old buildings house chic boutique hotels and cozy inns, coffeehouses and eclectic shops in this former railroad town on the Chesapeake Bay. Get the local news around the pot-bellied stove at

Pharmacy soda fountain, and walk to the half-mile public beach for a swim, kayak or perfect sunset.

OFF 13: MACHIPONGOVisit the Barrier Islands Center to learn about the lives of those who lived on the remote sand islands that buffer Virginia’s Atlantic coastline, then get a healthy lunch at Machipongo Trading Company and pick up local Coastal Roasting coffee.

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Bed & Breakfasts of Cape Charles

Bay Haven Inn757.331.2838 • BayHavenInnBnB.com

The Alyssa House 757.331.1725 • AlyssaHouseBB.com

Fig Street Inn757.331.3133 • FigStreetInn.com

Cape Charles House757.331.4920•CapeCharlesHouse.com

Seagate B&B757.331.2206 • SeagateBB.com

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on one coast and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the Virginia Eastern Shore

POINTS OF INTEREST CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE & ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

ASSATEAGUE LIGHTHOUSE

MUSEUM OF CHINCOTEAGUE

NASA/WALLOPS VISITOR CENTER

EASTERN SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM

KER PLACE MUSEUM

BARRIER ISLANDS CENTER

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EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is an engineering marvel built in the early 1960s to link mainland Virginia with the Eastern Shore, which at the time, was accessible only by a very long ferry ride.

Measuring 17.6 miles from shore to shore, this facility includes more than 12 miles of low-level trestle, two mile-long tunnels, two bridges, four man-made islands, two miles of causeway and 5 ½ miles of approach roads, totaling 23 miles.

Construction of the original two-lane facility was completed in 1964. In 1999, parallel bridges and trestles opened. Construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel is scheduled to begin in October 2017.

Stop at the Bridge-Tunnel’s southernmost island to soak in the expansive views of the Bay, birdwatch, dine at the bayside restaurant serving delicious Virginia- inspired cuisine, shop for unique gifts and

pier. But hurry! This unique stop will be closing in October 2017 when construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel begins.

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the Middle Shore’s vintage towns and countryside escapes. On small town streets a storekeeper hangs the “Open” sign, an artist’s easel is set up for plein air painting, and a breeze picks up enticing smells from the corner café. The county seat of Accomac

examples of 18th century architecture.

As the landscape between bay and ocean narrows, the choices to stay, eat and play grow rich and varied, from quaint waterfront cottages to modern hotels in Exmore.

wharf bound for Tangier Island,

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Renovated inns and art galleries lend a modern charm to Onancock, a walkable wharf town dating to 1680. From here, you can take the ferry to the waterman’s community of Tangier Island or explore the waters of Onancock Creek by kayak.

Farther south in Wachapreague, the day’s catch is weighed and cleaned dockside while the proud anglers soak in spacious views from the deck of The Island House restaurant.

On country roads the curious traveler

in Willis Wharf, Teresa’s Quilts in Exmore, Asian pears and other seasonal fruit at Mason Beach Fruit Farm near Harborton.

warmth and atmosphere. Dining ranges from southern comfort food to sophisticated culinary adventures using the fruits of farm and sea.

BASE CAMP: ONANCOCKA town steeped in history, Onancock charts its founding back to 1680. Its centuries-old homes evoke an era of prosperity on the shore, particularly Ker Place, a historic house turned museum. Today, artist studios, restaurants and inns capture the vitality of the current day. Meet artists in their studios and local farmers at the Onancock Market on Saturday mornings. Walk to dinner, a movie, or a live show at the playhouse. Dining ranges from an Irish pub to sophisticated cafés to a dockside eatery where the chef plays guitar.

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OFF 13: WACHAPREAGUEVenture off the highway just four miles to Wachapreague, “The Little City by the Sea.” Dine on local seafood at The

clam-digging trip. Ride the Wachapreague Inn’s boat taxi to a relaxing day on a sandbar.

CATCH THE FERRY: TANGIEROperating spring through fall, the Tangier Ferry is a

out to Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Spend the day walking the island’s narrow lanes, take a golf cart tour (there are no cars here), and sample the softshell crabs this island is best known for. You’ll no doubt get an earful of the local Tangier dialect, related to the Elizabethan

Middle ShoreMiddle Shore“Wachapreague is a tiny Mayberry overlooking great marshes and barrier islands. The staff at the family-run Wachapreague Inn were very friendly and they give you free bikes to cruise around the small

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The of the Eastern Shore

Tangier Island Onancock Ferry

Cruise the Chesapeake Bay to and from Tangier Island aboard

Joyce Marie with Captain Mark Crockett36’ Long • 4’ Draft USCG • 25 Certified Passengers

Cruising with Mark on the “Joyce Marie II” provides tourists with a longer visit on Tangier Island.

Island Amenities: Ice Cream Shops, Bicycle & Golf Cart Rentals, Scenic Golf Cart Tours, Gift Shops, Island Museum and Kayaking

Call Mark or Joyce for Reservations: 757-891-2505www.tangierferry.com

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WACHAPREAGUEA Playground For Your Passions!

Award-winning fresh local seafood, steaks, Certified Angus Beef Burgers and desserts.(757) 787-4242 • TheIslandHouseRestaurant.com

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Over at Tom’s Cove they’re stacking bushels of blue crabs, bagging clams, culling oysters, all of this one step removed from the tables of town restaurants where you can slurp down “Chincoteague Salt” oysters or bite into a crispy soft shell crab.

For generations of families drawn by wild ponies and Atlantic surf, Chincoteague is Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This is the gateway to the world- famous Assateague Island National Seashore, nationally-renowned Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and NASA Wallops Flight Facility for rocket launches.

A country drive down Atlantic and Metompkin roads passes through hamlets like Modest Town, a small cluster of homes with old churches and historic cemeteries. This winding back road is fast becoming a bicycling favorite.

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Shack and the Bay Watch Inn. Nearby Captain’s Cove has a 9-hole golf course, marina and restaurant on Chincoteague Bay.

Across Route 13, bayside country roads lead to old landings once buzzing with schooners and steamboats. Today they’re ideal for

which chronicles their hardworking way of life.

In the town of Parksley, a collection of rail cars and engines harkens back half a century to when rail eclipsed the ships and sent shore-grown vegetables and fruit nationwide.

A day of playing in salty sea spray and crashing waves,

swoop over acres of salt marsh, a scene that is both a beautiful

BASECAMP: CHINCOTEAGUEWhere else can you walk for miles on a pristine Atlantic beach, climb a lighthouse, look for wild ponies, and shop for original art within a funky beach town? Choose from dozens of places to stay, including Victorian B&Bs, modern vacation condos, family motels and campgrounds. Don’t go home without tasting the homemade ice cream at Island Creamery and Chincoteague oysters.

“I love to visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. As I was running on a trailin an almost deserted park one Novemberday, a wild pony paced with me on the other side of the road. WhenI stopped, he stopped.We played this game for over three miles. Where else can one play chase with a wild pony?”

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Upper Shore

BUDDING ASTRONAUTSSee a space suit and a large-scale model rocket up close, examine the night sky on Astronomy Night, and help launch a model rocket at the NASA Visitor Center. Weekend programs give young (and older) space enthusiasts unique opportunities to explore all things celestial.

OFF 13: PARKSLEYRelive the golden age of train travel in this 1885 railroad town. Climb aboard the preserved dining, sleep-ing and caboose cars at the Eastern Shore Railway Museum. Step back in time with lunch at the Club Car

dime,” where you can still get penny candy.

SAXIS: A FISHING VILLAGEDrive off Rt. 13 to Saxis, perched right on the Chespeake Bay, and explore a tiny corner of America that hasn’t changed much over the centuries. Stop in at the Saxis Museum and learn about a time gone by. Catch a bite to eat at either of two tiny restaurants, then wander the beach – it’s a perfect

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

WEDDING & EVENT VENUES

PEARL EVENT CENTER - THE OYSTER FARM AT KINGS CREEK500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8663theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/specialeventsSUNSET BEACH RESORT32246 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1776sunsetbeachva.comTHE CHINCOTEAGUE CENTER6155 Community DriveChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-0614thechincoteaguecenter.com

ATTRACTIONS

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE-TUNNEL (CBBT)32386 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2960cbbt.comEASTERN SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM18468 Dunne AvenueParksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7245EasternShoreRailwayMuseum.orgHISTORIC PALACE THEATRE305 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2787artsenter.com

ARTISANS & GALLERIES

LEMON TREE GALLERY & STUDIO301 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-4327lemontree.gallery

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & TOWNS

NORTHAMPTON COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE16429A Courthouse RoadEastville, VA 23347(757) 678-0010northamptoncountychamber.comTOWN OF CAPE CHARLESMunicipal Building2 Plum StreetCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-3259 (ext. 10)capecharles.orgEASTERN SHORE CHAMBEROF COMMERCE19056 ParkwayMelfa, VA 23410(757) 787-2460esvachamber.orgTOWN OF ONANCOCK15 North StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-3363onancock.comTOWN OF WACHAPREAGUE6 Main StreetWachapreague, VA 23480(757) 787-7117wachapreague.orgCHINCOTEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE6733 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6161chincoteaguechamber.com

LOWER SHOREBROWN DOG ICE CREAM203 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 695-3868facebook.com/browndog-icecreamSTING-RAY’S RESTAURANT26507 Lankford HighwayCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1541sting-raysrestaurant.comTHE GREAT MACHIPONGO CLAM SHACK6468 Lankford HighwayNassawadox, VA 23413(757) 442-3800thegreatmachipongoclam-shack.com

DINING

YUK YUK & JOE’S15617 Courthouse RoadEastville, VA 23347(757) 678-7870yukyukandjoes.com

MIDDLE SHOREISLAND HOUSE RESTAURANT17 Atlantic AvenueWachapreague, VA 23480(757) 787-4242TheIslandHouseRestau-rant.comMALLARDS AT THE WHARF2 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-8558mallardsllc.comTHE BLARNEY STONE PUB10 North StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 302-0300blarneystonepubonancock.com

UPPER SHOREAJ S ON THE CREEKAJ’S ON THE CREEK6585 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5888ajsonthecreek.comBILL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT4040 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5831billsprime.comISLAND CREAMERY6243 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6236islandcreamery.net

CAPE CHARLES COFFEE HOUSE241 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1880thecapecharlescoffeehouse.comKELLY’S GINGERNUT PUB133 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-3222kellysgingernutpub.comTHE SEAFOOD EATERY – THE OYSTER FARM AT KINGS CREEK500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8660theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/aboutseafoodeateryTHE SHANTY33 Marina RoadCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 695-3853shantycc.com

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ECO-TOURS, FERRY, SCENIC CRUISES

LOWER SHOREBROWNSVILLE PRESERVE AND NATURE TRAIL – THE NATURE CONSERVANCY11332 Brownsville RoadNassawadox, VA 23413(757) 442-3049nature.org/brownsvilleEASTERN SHORE ADVENTURES5561 Bayford RoadFranktown, VA 23354(757) 615-7723easternshore adventures.comKIPTOPEKE STATE PARK3540 Kiptopeke DriveCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2267dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/kip.shtml

MIDDLE SHOREBROADWATER BAY ECOTOURS6035 Killmon Point RoadExmore, VA 23350(757) 442-4363broadwaterbayecotours.comBURNHAM GUIDES MULTI-DAY PADDLING EXPEDITIONSOnancock WharfOnancock, VA 23417(305) 240-0650burnhamguides.com/ virginia

DAYTRIPPERS19 Atlantic AvenueWachapreague, VA 23480(757) 787-2108wachapreagueinn.comTANGIER-ONANCOCK FERRYOnancock WharfOnancock, VA 23417(757) 891-2505tangierferry.com

UPPER SHORECHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION34001 Mill Dam RoadWallops Island, VA 23337(757) 824-5636

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLANDBLUEBERRY FESTIVAL6155 Community DriveChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 894-2334chincoteagueblueberry festival.comCHRISTMAS BY THE SEARobert Reed Downtown ParkChincoteague. VA 23336(757) 894-0924chincoteague christmas.com

GOLF & OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

BAY CREEK RESORT & CLUB3335 Stone RoadCape Charles VA 23310(757) 331-8620 Pro Shop baycreek.netTHE OYSTER FARM AT KINGS CREEK500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8640theoysterfarmatkings creek.com/activityrentals

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

CAPE CHARLES BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION645 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-4920capecharlesbnb.comCOASTAL VIRGINIA BED &BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION403 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2838coastalvirginiabnb.com

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EASTERN SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE29300 Lankford HighwayMelfa, VA 23410(757) 789-1789 es.vccs.edu

MARINAS

THE OYSTER FARM MARINA AT KINGS CREEK500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8640theoysterfarmatkings creek.com/marina

MEDICAL

BAYSIDE CHIROPRACTIC REHAB & LASER117 Mason Ave., Suite FCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1190facebook.com/Bayside ChiropracticRehabLaserPINDER MASSAGE THERAPY20441 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 789-7611pindermassage.massage therapy.com/SHORE HEARING, LLCPO Box 1066Onley, VA 23418(757) 710-4229

SERVICES

DOMINION MULTIMEDIA, LLC3329 York CircleExmore, VA 23350(757) 709-2569facebook.com/ mediaworks101FULL CIRCLE DESIGNSWebsites and Print(757) 787-3207fullcircledesigns.usOLD TOWN RETRIEVERSPET BOARDING14438 Yeardley RoadEastville, VA 23347(757) 773-5181oldtownretrievers.com

SUMMER CAMPS

CHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION34001 Mill Dam RoadWallops Island, VA 23337(757) 824-5636

VIRGINIA SPACE FLIGHT ACADEMY33453 Chincoteague Rd, Suite BWallops Island, VA 23337(757) 824-3800

YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH6272 YMCA Camp LaneJamesville, VA 23398(757) 442-4634 campsilverbeach.org

SPECIALTY FOODS

BLUE CRAB BAY CO.29368 Atlantic DriveMelfa, VA 23410(757) 787-3602bluecrabbay.comGULL HUMMOCK GOURMET MARKET115 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1500gullhummock.com

WINERIES

CHATHAM VINEYARDS9232 Chatham RoadMachipongo, VA 23405(757) 678-5588chathamvineyards.net

SHOPPING

LOWER SHORECHRIS’ BAIT & TACKLE28316 Lankford HighwayCapeville, VA 23313(757) 331-3000chrisbaitandtackle.comMARGARET’S GIFT SHOPRt 13, north of EastvilleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 678-5253hamboneexpress.comPERIWINKLES – A UNIQUE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE215 Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 678-2481periwinklesva.comTERESA’S QUILTS7401 Railroad AvenueNassawadox, VA 23413(757) 710-0644facebook.com/TeresasFabrics

THE BOARDWALK316-A Mason AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2424facebook.com/TheBoardwalkCC

THE COMPLETE ANGLER500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8640theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/CompleteAngler

MIDDLE SHOREBLUE CROW ANTIQUE MALL32124 Lankford Highway.Keller, VA 23401(757) 442-4150bluecrowantiquemall.com

VACATION RENTALS

CHESAPEAKE PROPERTIES7 Fig StreetCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8100chesapeakeproperties.comCHINCOTEAGUE RESORT REALTY6426 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3100chincoteagueresort.comEASTERN SHORE RETREATS6759-A Maddox BlvdChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-1088chincoteague.com/esretreatsOYSTER FARMOYSTER FARM VACATION RENTALS500 Marina Village CircleCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-8640theoysterfarmatkingscreek.com/accommodations

HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS

LOWER SHORECAPE CHARLES MILESTONE LODGE23054 Lankford Hwy. Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2768ccmilestonelodge.comKIPTOPEKE INN29106 Lankford Hwy.Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1000kiptopekeinn.comPEACOCK MOTOR INN26369 Lankford Hwy.Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1127peacockmotorinn.com

SHORE STAY SUITES26406 Lankford Hwy. Cape Charles VA 23310(757) 331-4090shorestaysuites.comSUNSET BEACH RESORT32246 Lankford Hwy.Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1776sunsetbeachva.com

MIDDLE SHOREQUALITY INN & SUITES2543 Lankford Hwy.Exmore, VA 23350(757) 442-7378EasternShoreInn.comWACHAPREAGUE INN1 Main StreetWachapreague, VA 23480(757) 787-2105wachapreagueinn.com

UPPER SHOREASSATEAGUE INN6570 Coach’s LaneChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3738assateague-inn.comBEST WESTERN PLUS7105 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6557chincoteague-hotel.comCOMFORT SUITES 4195 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3700chincoteaguecomfortsuites.comHOLIDAY COTTAGES6113 Taylor StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6256holidaycottageschinco.com

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ISLAND RESORT4391 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3141islandresortinn.comMARINA BAY HOTEL & SUITES3801 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3500staymarinabay.comREFUGE INN7058 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5511refugeinn.comRODEWAY INN6273 Maddox BoulevardChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6565islandrodewayinn.comSEA SHELL MOTEL & COTTAGES3720 Willow StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6589seashellmotel.org

WATERSIDE INN3761 S Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3434watersideinn.biz

CAMPGROUNDS

CHERRYSTONE FAMILY CAMPING RESORT

Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-3063cherrystoneva.comMADDOX FAMILY CAMPGROUND6742 Maddox BlvdChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-3111maddoxfamilycamp ground.comSUNSET BEACH RESORT32246 Lankford Hwy.Cape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1776sunsetbeachva.com

TALL PINES HARBOR CAMPGROUND8107 Tall Pines LaneTemperanceville, VA 23442(757) 824-0777tallpinesharbor.comTOM’S COVE CAMPGROUND8128 Beebe RoadChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6498tomscovepark.com

BED & BREAKFAST

LOWER SHOREALYSSA HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST530 Randolph AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-1725alyssahousebb.com BAY HAVEN INN OF CAPE CHARLES403 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2838bayhaveninnbnb.comCAPE CHARLES HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST645 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles VA 23310(757) 331-4920capecharleshouse.comSEA GATE, A BED AND BREAKFAST9 Tazewell AvenueCape Charles, VA 23310(757) 331-2206seagatebb.com

MIDDLE SHORE1882 COLONIAL MANOR INN84 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-3521facebook.com/ 1882ColonialManorInnBAY VIEW WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFAST35350 Copes DriveBelle Haven, VA 23306(757) 442-6963bayviewwaterfront bedandbreakfast.comTHE INN & GARDEN CAFÉ145 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 787-8850TheInnandGardenCafe.comTHE INN AT ONANCOCK30 North StreetOnancock, VA 23417(757) 789-7711innatonancock.com

UPPER SHOREISLAND MANOR HOUSE4160 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-5436islandmanor.comMISS MOLLY’S INN4141 Main StreetChincoteague, VA 23336(757) 336-6686missmollys-inn.comTHE GARDEN & SEA INN4188 Nelson RoadNew Church, VA 23415(757) 894-9097gardenandseainn.com

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U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORTUp-and-Coming Culinary Spots Across Virginia Worth Traveling To

USA TODAYCulinary Adventures on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

COASTAL LIVINGTen Best Places to See Coastal Wildlife

Chincoteague’s Wild Ponies on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Weekend Getaway: Cape Charles, VA

Go Where the Pros Go for Coastal Treasures

Cape Charles is a Great Place to Beachcomb

COASTAL VIRGINIAVirginia’s Eastern Shore Artisan Trail

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WASHINGTON POSTFive Thanksgiving Wines to Be Thankful For: Chatham Vineyards on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Rocket Launch From Virginia’s Eastern Shore Visible Across Most of Mid-Atlantic

WASHINGTONIAN11 Charming Towns You Need to Explore On Your Next Chesapeake Bay Trip

CONDE NAST TRAVELERThe Eight Most Beautiful National Park Beaches: Assateague National Seashore, Chincoteague

LONELYPLANET.COMWeekend Wanderlust: DC to the Virginia Eastern Shore

BUDGET TRAVELChincoteague Named One of America’s Coolest Towns

BUZZFEEDBest Ice Cream in Every State: Virginia - Island Creamery in Chincoteague

THE GUARDIANThe Famous Chincoteague Pony Swim

NEW YORK TIMESVirginia Eastern Shore Musician Hits the Big Time

VIRGINIAN PILOT

Virginia’s Eastern Shore

BALTIMORE STYLEThe Other Shore: Virginia’s Eastern Shore in All Its Glory

DISTINCTIONExploring Gordon Campbell’s Stunning Photos

FOOD & WINEBest Ice Cream in the U.S.: Island Creamery, Chincoteague

HOUSTON CHRONICLEExploring the New Virginia Oyster Trail

Media Buzz THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA IN THE NEWS

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Escape to the Eastern Shore of Virginia & relax on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at the newly renovated Sunset Beach Resort. Sunset Beach Resort boasts southern hospitality, the best sunsets around & a variety of features & amenities you’ll love:• Reliable WiFi across the entire property• Private Beach• Fitness Center & 2 Swimming Pools• Fun family events & activities• Surrounded by ecologically protected land with

endless options for the outdoor enthusiast• Pet Friendly “off-leash beach” & dog park• Got a Craving? Happy Jack’s Café hits the spot with

coffee, sandwiches & ice cream• Our on-site restaurant, The Jackspot , offers

beautiful beachfront views & features local seafood dishes & family favorites

Welcome To Your Ultimate Vacation

Campground • Hotel • Beachfront Dining • Event Venue • General Store • Private BeachFor reservations call: 757-331-1776 or visit us online at sunsetbeachva.com

8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 757.336.6498www.tomscovepark.com tomscovepark@verizon.net

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 TablesuLarge Country Store

Cable Television on Selected SiteseSeasonal Sites AvailableSeasonal Sites Availa30x60 Swimming Pool30x60 Swimming Poo

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Waterfront Balconies, Best View On Island,

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