eastern shore - a few facts and some web sites to get more information.
Horseshoe Crab on Oceanview Barrier Island
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a little know area of recreation fun. There is very little traffic, a lot of peace and quiet, great outdoor activities, and plenty of wildlife to peak your interest. If you like the water, this is the place to come. This section will give you a window into our corner of the world.
Because these properties are just below the Maryland-Virginia state line in Virginia, our tour concentrates on activities which are within approximately an hours drive. Just click on the Web Site and enjoy the tour:
Ocean City Maryland: long sandy beach, lots of shops, a big boardwalk and ideal beach day.
http://ococean.com/
Chincoteague Island: A neat area where there are plenty of beaches and wild horses roam free...even swimming between locations.
http://www.chincoteague.com/
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility ...Blast Off. Experience the thrill of watching a rocket launch of a vehicle supplying the space station;: or visit the Visitors Center. Most folks don't even know we've been launching rockets for decades. You can watch the launch from the dock at Oceanview.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home/
Cape Charles: Down at the tip of the peninsula . You say you want to do some boating...Take a look at this web site
http://capecharles.org/
Crisfield--- Ferries to Tangier Island: Want a neat boat ride to a unique island on Chesapeake Bay.
For the city of Crisfield: http://www.cityofcrisfield-md.gov/
For the ferry to Tangier Island: http://tangierferry.com/ Allow the day for the trip on the ferry and tour of Tangier Island.
Town of Onancock : a neat little town. http://www.onancock.org/ It's even got it's own wharf and waterfront.
There is a brand new full service hospital in Onancock completed in 2017.
Cape May - Lewes Ferry: A neat affordable boat ride to the Eastern Shore from Cape May or vice versa..
http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/
OK. There's more -- but that will wet your appetite.
Approximate driving times:
Norfolk--1.5 hours, Norfolk airport add 20 minutes.
Baltimore --3 hours 174 miles.
Washington D.C. -- 3 hours 165 miles.
Annapolis -- 2.5 hours 148 miles.
Cape May -- take the ferry--1.25 hours after the ferry ride which is fun.
And distances from other cites ;
Wilmington Del. -- 2 hours 50 min 164 miles.
Philadelphia Pa -- 3 hours 22 min 198 miles.
Trenton NJ -- 3 hours 50 min 228 miles.
New York New York -- 4 hours 40 minutes 280
So for those of you who say let's have some fun...we say "Ya you betcha ". Come to the Eastern Shore!!!
Because these properties are just below the Maryland-Virginia state line in Virginia, our tour concentrates on activities which are within approximately an hours drive. Just click on the Web Site and enjoy the tour:
Ocean City Maryland: long sandy beach, lots of shops, a big boardwalk and ideal beach day.
http://ococean.com/
Chincoteague Island: A neat area where there are plenty of beaches and wild horses roam free...even swimming between locations.
http://www.chincoteague.com/
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility ...Blast Off. Experience the thrill of watching a rocket launch of a vehicle supplying the space station;: or visit the Visitors Center. Most folks don't even know we've been launching rockets for decades. You can watch the launch from the dock at Oceanview.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home/
Cape Charles: Down at the tip of the peninsula . You say you want to do some boating...Take a look at this web site
http://capecharles.org/
Crisfield--- Ferries to Tangier Island: Want a neat boat ride to a unique island on Chesapeake Bay.
For the city of Crisfield: http://www.cityofcrisfield-md.gov/
For the ferry to Tangier Island: http://tangierferry.com/ Allow the day for the trip on the ferry and tour of Tangier Island.
Town of Onancock : a neat little town. http://www.onancock.org/ It's even got it's own wharf and waterfront.
There is a brand new full service hospital in Onancock completed in 2017.
Cape May - Lewes Ferry: A neat affordable boat ride to the Eastern Shore from Cape May or vice versa..
http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/
OK. There's more -- but that will wet your appetite.
Approximate driving times:
Norfolk--1.5 hours, Norfolk airport add 20 minutes.
Baltimore --3 hours 174 miles.
Washington D.C. -- 3 hours 165 miles.
Annapolis -- 2.5 hours 148 miles.
Cape May -- take the ferry--1.25 hours after the ferry ride which is fun.
And distances from other cites ;
Wilmington Del. -- 2 hours 50 min 164 miles.
Philadelphia Pa -- 3 hours 22 min 198 miles.
Trenton NJ -- 3 hours 50 min 228 miles.
New York New York -- 4 hours 40 minutes 280
So for those of you who say let's have some fun...we say "Ya you betcha ". Come to the Eastern Shore!!!