Relax- that’s not hard when you land on the longest stretch of wild coastline remaining on the entire East Coast. Located a short distance from major cities, the Eastern Shore is home to the car-less Tangier Island, 14 undeveloped seaside barrier islands, an award-winning winery, and historic waterfront towns like charming Cape Charles and Onancock. We’re a BLAST – literally! Rocket launches soar over our skies not far from our wild Chincoteague Ponies, thanks to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and NASA. Our thriving artisan’s community and authentic coastal heritage make us unique. Experience our history and see watermen tilling tides and visit family farms on both bayside and seaside. We think you’ll like it here.
Welcome
to the
Eastern Shore
of Virginia
Events
- Mar 29 43rd Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival, Chincoteague
- Apr 05 Women’s Wellness Weekend, Cape Charles
- Apr 19 Virginia Victorious: The Eastern Shore and the War of 1812, Onancock
- Apr 20 Return to Our Roots, Exmore
- May 02 America’s First First Lady Visits Onancock, Onancock
- May 04 Chincoteague Seafood Festival, Chincoteague
- May 04 Field Day Fiesta, Onancock
- May 10 Book Signing & Lecture with Philip Bigler, Onancock
- Jul 24 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, Chincoteague
- Jul 25 99th Annual Pony Auction, Chincoteague
Explore
the Shore
the Shore
Start planning your adventure to Virginia’s Eastern Shore. From railroad towns to waterfront paradises where wild ponies roam to beachfront escapes and sunsets over the wharf, you’ve got so much to discover. Explore our towns with this map!
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