Travel guide to art, events and attractions

This book provides resources for visiting all things Art on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and beyond.

Those of us who live here know that the land between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is a magical place. From outdoor adventures to cultural attractions, playing in the sand In Ocean City, Maryland to sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, fine dining to crab feasts, this really is The Land of Pleasant Living.

PO Box 237, Quantico, MD 21856
Eastern Shore , VA  0

Email:  Fran@FranSevern.com       

Phone 1:  443-260-2390  

Phone 2:  410-845-0798   (Mobile)

Hike the Light!

The Assateague Lighthouse is approximately 1/4 mile away from Chincoteague Island and visitors can drive there from Chincoteague in about 5 minutes. Some people elect to rent bicycles or walk along the trail that leads from Chincoteague over to Assateague Island. The trail is maintained by the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service at Assateague Island. Visitors to the Maryland side of Assateague can drive to this area in about an hour. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is home of the lighthouse.The lighthouse was constructed in 1833 at a cost of approximately $55,000. It has twin rotating lights that flash one after the other from a height of 154 feet above sea level. The lights can be seen 19 miles out to sea. The Assateague Lighthouse stands 142 feet high with a base that measures over 27 feet in diameter.

The Assateague Lighthouse is an active navigational aid and is in the National Register of Historic places. In 1933 the lighthouse was converted to be electrically operated and it's first light was a candle lantern. The Assateague Lighthouse has warned passing ships and local waterman of the shallow waters off Assateague for many years.

Artists are showcased in the Lighthouse oil shed on a rotating schedule from April through October.

PO Box 917
Chincoteague Island , VA  23336

Email:  CNHA@verizon.net       
Website:  www.AssateagueIsland.com/lighthouse/lighthouse_info.htm

Phone 1:  757-336-3696  

Carriage Rides for All Occasions

Licensed and Insured

WE ACCOMODATE:
WEDDINGS / EVENTS / BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Beach Front Rides in theTown of
CAPE CHARLES

CAPE CHARLES CARRIAGE HORSES is located near Bay Creek Golf Course on Old Cape Charles Road. Whether you are visiting or live here, we have something fun to offer for all ages. We offer Carriage rides, Pony rides, Pony Parties including Paint a Live Pony, Miniature Horse Wagon rides, and a Petting Zoo with a variety of child friendly animals. We are available for all types of events including Weddings, Anniversaries, Church, School or Corporate functions, Family Reunions and even Fundraisers. You can sometimes see the horse and carriage on the bay front streets of the town of Cape Charles picking up and dropping off smiling customers!

We are a farm that consists of quite a few Miniature Horses, Pygmy Goats, Miniature Pot Belly Pigs, Haired Sheep, Bunnies and many different breeds of ducks, chickens and turkeys. We also have an assortment of different dogs, cats, birds and reptiles! We love to teach children the correct way to care for animals and learn how to respect animals in ways that make it fun to touch and pet the animals that are coming to visit.

We have an assortment of different programs to choose from and we bring the animals of your choice to you! If there is an animal you see in our pictures that we have available, please let us know you are interested in that particular animal for your event in advance!

We truly feel no child should be left out. When we are doing non profit events, we do not charge for entry, but ask families just for donations to help feed all of these wonderful loving animals.

Call to discuss how we can help you customize your next party, special occasion, event, or to schedule something fun to do while visiting our beautiful area. You are also welcome to come by and enjoy our farm or we can travel with our animals to you within a 100 mile radius.

3080 Old Cape Charles Road
Cape Charles , VA  23310

Email:  CapeCharlesCarriageHorses@gmail.com       

Phone 1:  757-442-8104   (Mobile)

Cape Charles

Walking Tour

Cape Charles, VA

814 Randolph Avenue
Cape Charles , VA  23310

Email:  MadNaar@hughes.net       
Website:  www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vanortha/pdf/capecharleswalktour.pdf

Phone 1:  757-331-1008  

Producing great shellfish since 1895

Cherrystone Aqua-Farms is part of Ballard Fish and Oyster Company.


At Ballard Fish and Oyster Company, we love shellfish. For more than 115 years, our family has been producing the best clams and oysters in the world. Today, the 5th generation of the Ballard family is still producing great shellfish and our reputation for quality, consistency, and service is unsurpassed.

Through its extensive history, the Ballard Fish and Oyster Company has acquired some of the best shellfish growing grounds in the country. Both bayside and seaside grounds along the Eastern Shore of Virginia extend from Fisherman’s Island all the way to the Maryland state line.

We invite you to try our products and visit our farm so you may experience our difference.

1588 Townefield Drive
Cheriton , VA  23316

Email:  Info@clamandoyster.com       

Phone 1:  757-331-1208  

Phone 2:  757-331-4366   (Fax)

June 14 - September 1 (except July 26 & 28)

2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at 2:15 p.m. on the day of the tour at
THE CHINCOTEAGUE CENTER, 6155 Community Drive.
Call 757-336-0614 for more information

6155 Community Drive
Chincoteague Island , VA  23336

Phone 1:  757-336-0614  

While enjoying our beautiful wildlife, exploring our pristine creeks and marshes, relaxing on our beaches, indulging yourself in delicious seafood, and taking advantage of our vacation opportunities, please include some time to learn more about our island's extensive history.

PO Box 258, 6733 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague Island , VA  23336

Email:  ChincoChamber@verizon.net       
Website:  www.chincoteague.com/Chinco-biking-Brochure.pdf

Phone 1:  757-336-6161  

Phone 2:  757-336-1242  

The CNHA offers visitors the opportunity to tour the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge during the months of April to November. The tour accesses areas of the refuge that are normally only open to foot traffic. The tour covers approximately 15 miles and lasts about 90 minutes. Each tour is accompanied by a knowledgeable interpreter/guide. The tour is designed to provide visitors with an experience that is both educational and entertaining. Through this program, CNHA hopes to foster a deeper understanding of refuge resources, programs, and activities. During the tour, the interpreter/guide will provide insight and answer questions about the wildlife and ecology of the refuge.

The bus has a capacity of 30 visitors and is air-conditioned for visitor comfort. The tour bus is also equipped with a wheelchair lift to enhance accessibility. The fee for the tour is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12.

PO Box 917, Herbert Bateman Visitor Center
Chincoteague Island , VA  23336

Email:  CNHA@verizon.net       

Phone 1:  757-336-3696  

Sponsor of the Annual Small Garden Tour

Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity has been committed to its mission of providing safe, efficient home ownership for those citizens in substandard housing on the Eastern Shore.

PO Box 1299, 12143 Bank Avenue
Exmore , VA  23350

Email:  ESHabitat@verizon.net       

Phone 1:  757-442-4687  

Phone 2:  757-442-7551   (Fax)

Historic Garden Week on Virginia's Eastern Shore will offer the touring public an opportunity to visit an interesting and diverse collection of gracious homes and gardens. The Eastern Shore extends to Garden Week visitors the hospitality for which it has been known since the 17th century.

24364 Swan Lane
Onancock , VA  23417

Email:  mountcustis@verizon.net       

Phone 1:  757-787-7955   (Cissy Hall)

Phone 2:  757-442-7364   (Suzanne Tankard)

Free real-world outdoor treasure hunt!

Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online.

Onancock - SouthEast Expeditions at the Wharf
Eastern Shore , VA  0

Phone 1:  757-354-4386  

Bridge the Centuries in Onancock

Onancock

Walking Tour

Onancock, VA

Walk the paths of American Indians, Captain John Smith, Francis Makemie and countless others who have trod this historic town for centuries.

Selected historic houses are representative of styles found in Onancock.

PO Box 111
Onancock , VA  23417

Email:  OBCA23417@gmail.com       
Website:  www.Onancock.org/do.html

Phone 1:  757-787-2097  

Seasonal Chincoteague Trolley

See quaint Chincoteague Island by trolley! Trolley runs daily Sunday through Saturday from 5 pm - 11 pm. Fare is $0.25. Every Tuesday and Thursday beginning in Mid-June until the end of August.

Tickets available Tuesday and Thursday at 2PM in front of the COMMUNITY CENTER

GUIDED ONE-HOUR HISTORY TOUR ABOARD "THE PONY EXPRESS"

6150 Community Drive
Chincoteague Island , VA  23336

Email:  Kelly@Chincoteague-VA.gov       

Phone 1:  757-336-6519