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The Virginia Eastern Shore is one of the few places on the East Coast that can watch a sunset over a body of water. In fact, the Eastern Shore is unique in that you can watch the sunrise over the Atlantic in the morning and then watch the sunset over the Chesapeake Bay in the evening. So what are ... » Learn More about Beautiful Sunset Spots

Cape Charles, VA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1886, residents and visitors have enjoyed the beauty and character of Cape Charles, particularly the architecture of its historic homes, including Victorian-style houses, classic beach bungalows, Sears Roebuck mail-order ... » Learn More about Cape Charles Map

Free Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay One fun, family-friendly activity to do when in Cape Charles is fishing from the Cape Charles Fishing Pier. No fishing license? No problem! The town of Cape Charles purchased a license to cover those fishing from the pier, so individual licenses are not ... » Learn More about Cape Charles Pier Fishing

Boat Ramps on Virginia’s Eastern Shore The Virginia Eastern Shore is a 70 mile peninsula with the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. It’s no surprise that boating is one of the top outdoor activities in the region, whether it’s fishing, sailing, going on sunset cruises, ... » Learn More about Public Boat Ramps

World-class Golf in Cape Charles: Bay Creek Nicklaus & Palmer Courses Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore of Virginia aren’t just paradise for boaters and beach lovers, we’re also home to two of the best golf courses in the country. Two 18-hole Signature Courses Bay Creek is unique in ... » Learn More about World Class Golf

Exploring Nature on the Virginia Eastern Shore The Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA) is a nature lover’s paradise. Between the Eastern Shore of Virginia Wildlife Refuge to the south, up to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to the north, you could spend a lifetime exploring and still not see ... » Learn More about Exploring Nature

Cape Charles Beach - Great for Family Time Cape Charles is located approximately 10 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. One of the most popular features of this historic town is the Cape Charles Town Beach, which runs along the length of Bay Avenue. The beach is free and open to the ... » Learn More about Cape Charles Beach

Virginia Eastern Shore Media Coverage Following are a few of our favorite news stories about the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Washington Post - “On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance” Virginia’s cape may not have the widespread name recognition ... » Learn More about Additional Resources