Nestled on the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Cape Charles is located in
Northampton County on
Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Cape Charles, Virginia is a quaint harbor town located on the Chesapeake Bay at the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula. Our historic town offers a public beach with spectacular sunsets, boating & charter fishing, shops, restaurants, galleries, spas, marinas, free fishing pier and two PGA signature golf courses.
If you are looking for more, horseback riding, kayaking, antiquing, wineries, and birding are all within a short drive. Explore a little further for wild ponies running on the beach, or watch a NASA rocket launch.
Your B&B hosts can help plan out your visit to make the most of your experience. Or just sit back and relax on our porches. However you choose to enjoy your time at one of our bed and breakfasts, your visit to Cape Charles will be filled with memories to cherish.
645 Tazewell Avenue
Cape Charles
, VA 23310
Email: CarolEvans1213@gmail.com
Website: www.CapeCharlesBNB.com
Phone 1: 757-331-4920
CapeCharlesByTheBay.com will be launched Spring, 2013. It is a collaborative effort of Arts Enter, Cape Charles Business Association, Citizens for Central Park and Town of Cape Charles, with additional funding from Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Northampton Chamber of Commerce, Cape Charles Bed & Breakfast Association, Bay Creek Resort, Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles, Beach Glass & Stories, brown dog ice cream, Cape Charles Coffee House, Cape Charles House Bed & Breakfast, Chesapeake Bay View Bed & Breakfast, Cullen Consulting, Custom Carts, Eastern Shore Signs, Fig Street Inn, Gallery 209, Hook-U-Up Gourmet, Hotel Cape Charles, Kellogg House, Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Sea Gate Bed & Breakfast, Southeast Expeditions, South Port Investors, Sweet Lady Jane Chocolates, and Wendell Distributing.
PO Box 461
Cape Charles
, VA 23310
Email: VitaLeeA@gmail.com
Website: www.CapeCharles.biz
Phone 1:
6733 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: Info@ChincoteagueChamber.com
Website: www.ChincoteagueChamber.com
Phone 1: 757-336-6161
Phone 2: 757-336-1242
(Fax)
PO Box 111
Onancock
, VA 23417
Email: OBCA23417@gmail.com
Website: www.Onancock.org
Phone 1: 757-302-0300
Phone 2: 757-710-3093
(Mobile)
The Arts Council of the Eastern shore (ACES) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the cultural enrichment of the people of Accomack and Northampton Counties. Our mission is to provide awareness and appreciation of performing and visual arts as well as an opportunity to attend and participate in high quality, professional arts activities.
PO Box 1122
Exmore
, VA 23350
Email: Info@ACESVA.org
Phone 1: 703-725-6132
Cape Charles by the Bay
Municipal Building, 2 Plum Street
Cape Charles
, VA 23310
Email: Info@CapeCharles.org
Phone 1: 757-331-3259
(Ext. 12)
Phone 2: 757-331-4820
(Fax)
Open for Business
Historic Cheriton, Virginia is located approximately 12 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Cheriton's history dates to the development of rail service to the lower Eastern Shore and was founded in 1886 along with the nearby town of Cape Charles.
PO Box 188, 21314 S Bayside Road
Cheriton
, VA 23316
Email: TownofCheriton@aol.com
Website: www.Facebook.com/TownOfCheriton
Phone 1: 757-331-8200
Theater -- Art Classes -- Special Events
CCA classes are held in the CCA Headquarters Topics include Greek Cooking, Printing on Paper and Fabric, Dyeing with Native Plants and other classes in art, live music, food, photography and crafts. Check the CCA website for details! The FREE Art Class are held for Kids on the 1st Saturday of each month. |
Free parking
6309 Church Street
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: Info@ChincoteagueCulturalAlliance.org
Phone 1: 717-495-7155
The Chincoteague Decoy Carvers and Artists Association was conceived in 1983. Membership is not just limited to decoy carvers; flatwork artists, photographers and just admirers of the art form are always welcome. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the Refuge Motor Inn.
PO Box 553
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: KnottsKn@verizon.net
Phone 1: 410-546-1635
7535 Doe Bay Lane
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: CKoski@verizon.net
Phone 1: 757-336-3528
Phone 2: 757-990-2404
(Mobile)
The Chincoteague Natural History Association (CNHA) is a non-profit, cooperating association established in partnership with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The purpose of the CNHA is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the Chincoteague refuge, the Eastern Shore of Virginia refuge, and the natural history and environment of Virginia's Eastern Shore in general. The CNHA produces and provides interpretive and educational material for refuge visitors.
PO Box 917, Herbert Bateman Visitor Center
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: CNHA@verizon.net
Phone 1: 757-336-3696
18465 Dunne Avenue
Parksley
, VA 23421
Email: EasternShoreArtAssociation@gmail.com
Phone 1: 561-926-1888
Beautiful Art - Local Artists on the Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore Art League Gallery
The Eastern Shore Art League, founded in 1977, opened its present Eastern Shore Art League Gallery in 2011. The co-op gallery features twenty (20) artists of the Eastern Shore Art League.
The art works include paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor plus mixed media, drawings, photography, wood cuts, small original crafts and jewelry. Most of the works are originals. Giclees, prints, and cards are also available. All works are for sale and change frequently as artists bring in new works through out the year.
From April to December we participate in Onancock's Second Friday Art Walk from 5pm to 8pm, with light refreshments served. Our themed display changes for each Second Friday. The gallery accepts Visa, Master Card and Discover.
Historic Onancock School, 6 College Avenue
Onancock
, VA 23417
Email: Info@ESArtLeague.org
Phone 1: 757-787-1906
Our Mission
To Serve, Promote, and Connect
the Businesses and Communities
of the Eastern Shore
PO Box 460, 19056 Parkway
Melfa
, VA 23410
Email: Info@ESVAChamber.org
Website: www.ESVAChamber.org
Phone 1: 757-787-2460
Phone 2: 757-787-8687
(Fax)
You'll Love Our Nature
25-A Market Street
Onancock
, VA 23417
Email: Admin@esvatourism.org
Website: www.esvatourism.org
Phone 1: 757-787-8268
PO Box 913
Chincoteague Island
, VA 23336
Email: Jean_Rose98@yahoo.com
Phone 1: 757-336-3700
Phone 2: 757-336-5452
(Fax)
Northampton County Chamber of Commerce
The Northampton County Chamber of Commerce is here to serve the community. We are happy to answer your questions and help you however we can.
PO Box 475, 16404 Courthouse Road, Suite 210
Eastville
, VA 23347
Email: Chamber@NorthamptonCountyChamber.com
Website: www.NorthamptonCountyChamber.com
Phone 1: 757-678-0010
Experience the Waterman's Life
The Tangier History Museum and Interpretive Cultural Center welcomes all to come and learn about the history of Tangier and its people and to aid in their interpretation. THMICC has a museum/visitors center, a walking history trail, a nature trail and water trails, with free use of kayaks and canoes. Come and learn about Tangier's special role in the history of aviation, our unique language and how we face the challenges of a rising Bay, a shrinking island and a dwindling population.
Admission: $3
Opens: 11:00 AM
Closes: 4:00 PM
Museum is open mid-April to mid-October
Just call and ask!
16215 Main Ridge Road
Tangier Island
, VA 23440
Email: ArtistDebraHoward@gmail.com
Phone 1: 757-891-2374
Little City by the Sea
The "Little City by the Sea" shines with small town friendliness. A few interesting shops sell local art and gifts but its setting along emerald green marshes is the scene stealer.
Marinas provide an active charter fishing fleet, boat slip rentals, bait and tackle shop and boat rentals to explore the pristine barrier islands and bird life.
Dining on great seafood with water views is provided by a superb restaurant, and sandwiches for picnics can be had at the quaint general store.
PO Box 242, 6 Main Street
Wachapreague
, VA 23480
Email: Town@Wachapreague.org
Website: www.Wachapreague.org
Phone 1: 757-787-7117
(Town Offices)
Phone 2: 757-787-1930
(Marina)