| Visit the tranquil beaches and quaint towns of
Virginia's Eastern Shore region , a narrow peninsula, between the
Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. See the barrier islands, wildlife
refuges and natural habitats. . See the region's fishermen haul in their
catches of oysters and flounder and the Virginia "cowboys" herding
wild ponies from the Chincoteague and Assateague islands during the annual
round-up. Discover the history of the region's first inhabitants as you
travel through Kiptopeke, Onancock, Accomac and Wachapreague. Hear
the old-world accents of the Tangier Island natives.
The Eastern Shore is joined to the Tidewater region by
the world famous 17.6 mile long Chesapeake Bridge that spans the mouth of
Chesapeake Bay. An experience not to miss. The Hampton Roads district is
the birthplace of English-speaking America. Enjoy the sun and the
sand along 29 miles of oceanfront beach at Virginia Beach. Boating
includes exploring the tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and a
watch for humpback whales in the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Jamestown, the
first capital of the new colony. Explore Yorktown's battlegrounds, where
revolutionaries and redcoats battled, and colonial Williamsburg
streets.
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Click on community name for links to
official community sites,
calendars of events, things to do, historical information, attractions,
etc. Click (tourism)
for the official visitors bureau's, and click on (b&b list) for list of
ALL B&B's in community.
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