Overview
The Eastern Shore region is Virginia's part of the Delmarva Peninsula, which is shared with Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. It is a long narrow peninsula within the larger Delmarva Peninsula, extending south from the Maryland part, connected to the rest of Virginia only by a bridge at the south end. It comprises Accomack and Northampton counties.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 34°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Eastern Virginia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, Newport News — 50 mi away. Directions
- ORF Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk — 53 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 2-day trip
- Day 1: Chincoteague — Captain Timothy Hill House, Annual Pony Swim, Wild Pony Auction.
- Day 2: Cape Charles — Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Kiptopeke State Park.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Places in Eastern Shore
Cities
- Accomac
- Chincoteague
- Cape Charles
- Eastville
- Exmore
- Onancock
Get around
By bus
Star Transit. +1 757 787-8322. Bus service operates between Chincoteague and Cape Charles. Buses run only four to six times Monday through Friday. Most buses run between 6AM and 6:30PM while others run between 6AM and 4:30PM. The main transit hub for all routes is at the Walmart in Onley. Nelsonia Royal Farm is the transfer point for Blue, Gold, Silver and Orange Routes.
See
Parksley
In the small town of Parksley, there is the Parksley Railroad Museum.
Wallops Island
Visit the Wallops Island NASA Visitor Center, where you can explore the rich history of NASA's involvement on the island.
Nearby
Crisfield
City / town · 6 listings · 28 mi away
Smith Island
City / town · 4 listings · 30 mi away
Deltaville
City / town · 23 listings · 30 mi away
Gloucester Courthouse
City / town · 11 listings · 42 mi away
Princess Anne
City / town · 7 listings · 43 mi away
Point Lookout
City / town · 11 listings · 44 mi away
Rural Worcester County
Rural area · 19 listings · 46 mi away
Hampton
City / town · 17 listings · 49 mi away
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