Area Information

Climate

Annual Average Rainfall    41.9 inches

Average Summer Temperature   77

Annual Average Snowfall   6.0 inches

Average Winter Temperature 40

Cooling Degree Days (°F) 1,219

Annual Average Temperature 58

Heating Degree Days (°F) 3,859

Population

	Accomack County	Northampton County	Eastern Shore of VA
1980	31,268	14,625	45,893
1990	31,703	13,061	44,764
1997	31,300	12,800	45,100

Recreation

Assateague Island National Seashore
Roam the beaches, walk or ride the nature trails. 757-336-6577.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
The world's largest bridge-tunnel complex, 17.6 miles long. Toll Bridge. 757-331-2960.

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Home of the famed Chincoteague Ponies. 757-336-6122.

Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge
At the southern tip of the peninsula, the refuge is a bird lover's paradise. A museum houses an extensive and valuable waterfowl carving collection. No admission fee. 757-331-2960.

Eastern Shore Railway Museum
Two miles west of Route 13 in Parksley on the original site of the old Parksley Station. Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee .

Kerr Place
Located in Onancock, it is the home of the Eastern Shore Historical Society. Built in 1799, it houses a collection of furniture and historical items relating to the Shore's history. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee. 757-787-8012.

Kiptopeke State Park
One of the newest state parks, it offers 375 acres of a variety of outdoor recreation and conservation activities. Camping, boating, picnicking, fishing and bird watching. Admission fee. 757-331-2267.

NASA/Wallops Visitor Center
View collections of spacecraft and flight articles, as well as exhibits about America's space flight program. During December, January and February, NASA offers tours of Wallops Island launch site by advance reservation. No admission fee. 757 824-1344.

Oyster and Maritime Museum
The only one of its kind in the United States, it features live marine exhibits, shell specimens, historical and maritime artifacts, and implements from the seafood industry. Admission fee. 757-336-6117.

Tangier Island
Cut off from the mainland by the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island is a quaint mix of old and new. To get there you take an exciting excursion cruise down Onancock Creek and out across the Bay. Tickets for the Tangier Island Cruise. Admission fee. 757-787-8012.

Visitor Information

Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce/
Virginia's Eastern Shore Tourism Commission
P.O. Drawer 460, Melfa, Virginia 23410
757-787-2460

Cape Charles/Northampton County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 87, Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-2304

All information on this site is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

Getting to the Shore

The Eastern Shore of Virginia is easy to get to. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the US Highway 13 connect the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the major metro areas of the east coast. US Highway 13 is a 4-lane divided highway and a major north/south alternative route to Interstate 95. Commercial air service is provided by several carriers just across the Chesapeake Bay at Norfolk International Airport.

City                                     Miles
Norfolk, Virginia                     45
Richmond, Virginia               125
Baltimore, Maryland             140
Washington, DC                   150
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 165
Raleigh, North Carolina        225
New York, New York            280

Welcome... to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, our beautiful peninsula located between the Chesapeake and the Atlantic. Our extensive shorelines provide a wealth of recreational opportunities for fishing, boating and beach lovers alike.

Our diverse economy includes everything from agriculture, the Virginia Space Flight Center, Wallops Island Flight Facility, to numerous artists & artisans who find inspiration in our beautiful surroundings.

Come for a day or for the rest of your life! Stay in one of the quality rooms available from Chincoteague to Cape Charles or settle in a picturesque town filled with colonial and turn-of-the-century homes.

Consider relocating your business to the shore and take advantage of special incentives offered by Northampton and Accomack.

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