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Central portion of Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore of the
Chesapeake Bay includes many quaint and historic places. Excellent
restaurants abound in the area as well as antique shops, art
galleries and other specialty shops. Chose from a charming bed and
breakfast on Chesapeake Bay, fantastic lodging on Tangier Island or
quaint accommodation in Quinby, Virginia.
If you are planning to visit by boat, there are good, deep water,
wharf areas for visitors on both the sea and bay sides of the area.
If your desire is for biking, we have many "back" roads, flat and
scenic. If kayaking suits your plans, the kayak outfitters will meet
you most anywhere to sample the multitude of creeks and tributaries
- both bay side and sea side including the barrier islands. And the
fishing!
 It is simply great whether you want to fish near the
shores, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay & out in the Ocean. In
fact one of our towns is known as the "flounder capitol of the
world".
Virginia's
gateway to Tangier Island, which is a part of the Central portion,
is the Onancock Wharf and the Captain Eulice passenger ferry.
For historical buffs, visit museums throughout the area, including
Kerr Place which is also headquarters for the Eastern Shore
Historical Society. Their gift shop includes maps and guides for
hiking, biking and historical tours.
You can take advantage of the various activities; use the area as a
central location for visiting other sections, or just lay-back in
the quietude of your Virginia bed and breakfast.
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ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA
This historic town joins architecture and beautiful views as no other community on the peninsula. This is a 320+ year old town, beautifully situated on the waters of Onancock Creek, and it is one of the Shore's most pleasant places. Onancock has a deep water port with access to the Chesapeake Bay and is also close to the Accomac Airport (great for private planes). And a food writer for a Maryland newspaper has dubbed Onancock as the epicurian capital of the Eastern Shore (Virginia and Maryland).
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Montrose House
3R/2 PB/1SB
20494 Market Street | Onancock, Virginia 23417
Richard E. Caden & Patrick Vick
757-787-7088
email: montrose@visi.net
www.bbonline.com/va/montrose |
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| Return to another era in this antique filled circa 1810 Eastern Shore style home (Virginia House and Garden Tour 1996). Enjoy two acres of gardens: ancient boxwoods & crepe myrtles, herb & rose gardens, thousands of bulbs, perennials. No smoking inside. |
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1890's Folk
Victorian Home in Historic Waterfront Onancock The Gem
of the Eastern Shore.
A great place to relax! Private baths, queen beds, Full
served breakfast. Antique & gifts shops,
Restaurants, Museum, Tangier Ferry. Biking,
Kayking, Beach, Boating.
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HARBORTON, VIRGINIA
Harborton, Virginia is a trim little village pleasantly situated on Pungoteague Creek and now boasts a brand new boat launch ramp a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay.
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Harborton House
3R w/ PB
28044 Harborton Road | Harborton, Virginia 23389
757-442-6800 | Reservations: 800-882-0922
Helen & Andy Glenn
email: info@harbortonhouse.com
www.HarbortonHouse.com |
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| Lovely Victorian. Casual but full of luxuries. With open porches on two floors, this graceful home reflects the charm and warmth of the quaint bayside fishing village of Harborton. King/queen sized beds. Delectable breakfast. TV, VCR in each room. Central air. Bicycles. Golf, public boat ramp and fishing pier nearby. Relaxing gardens. A true Eastern Shore experience awaits you here. Golf, fishing, and ecotour packages available. |
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QUINBY, VIRGINIA
Quinby, Virginia is a fishing village on the Machipongo River complete with
harbor and unpretentious homes. In the center of town is Smith's Chapel,
built in the mid 1700s.
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Fisherman's Lodge
6 BR w/PB 4 BR w/SB AC Cable TV
20210 Harbor Point Road | Quinby, Virginia 23423
Nancy James & Terris Kennedy
757 442-7109 | Toll Free 888-442-7133
email information@fishermanslodge.com
www.fishermanslodge.com
Visa/MasterCard/Discover |
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| The original 1930's Fisherman's Lodge has been reopened to accommodate visitors with a variety of interests. Enjoy the atmosphere of the rustic Lodge and the beautiful scenes of the Quinby Harbor. The Lodge's wrap around porch offers a wonderful view of Virginia's Barrier Islands. The public boat ramp, just a few steps from the lodge, offers free usage. Fishing, bird watching, Barrier Island cruises, golf and antiquing are just a few activities to choose from. Whether you come to test your skills as an angler, or just to enjoy the calming tranquility of a small town along the water, you will definitely agree that you have come to the right place. |
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PAINTER,
VIRGINIA
Painter, Virginia lies largely to the east of the highway and is home to Garrisons United Methodist Church which is actually two church buildings joined back-to-back - the front portion dates back to 1855.
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Garrison Bed & Breakfast
4R
34000 Seaside Road | Painter, Virginia
Barbara Hargis
757- 442-9446 | 866-777-9446
email: reservations@garrisonbandb.com
httpwww.garrisonbandb.com |
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| Recomended by Southern Living Magazine, Sept.2002, discover Virginia's Golden Shore. A 1931 two-story southern colonial home with four unique bedrooms. Easy access to all of your shore excursions. Relaxed atmosphere with TV-VCR & A/C in each room. Gourmet breakfast served. Nautical package available for fishing or combing the barrier islands. |
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BELLE HAVEN,
VIRGINIA
Belle Haven, Virginia takes its name from an old tavern in operation in 1764. In 1879 the Presbyterians finally broke the barrier of no churches in this, then, ungodly town, and it now boasts stately homes, shaded streets and neat lawns. At Davis Wharf you can find a small marina with facilities for gas, ice and repairs.
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Bayview Waterfront
2R/1Suite, 2PB
35350 Copes Drive | Belle Haven, Virginia 23306
Wayne & Mary Will Browning
757-442-6963 | 800-442-6966
email: browning@esva.net
www.BayViewWaterfrontBedandBreakfast.com |
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| Old Eastern Shore family home overlooking Occohannock Creek and Chesapeake Bay. Beautiful view, pool, dock, library, croquet, bikes. Many antiques and family heirlooms. Explore 140 quiet acres of woods, farmland, and creek shore. Full Breakfast. No smoking inside. Children welcome. |
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EXMORE,
VIRGINIA
Exmore, Virginia is the third largest community on the Virginia Eastern Shore and is now home to antique shops and malls.
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Martha's Inn
3R/1PB,2SB
12224 Lincoln Avenue | Exmore, Virginia 23350-0606
Martha & Grayson Duer
757-442-4641 | 800-99-MARTHA
email: martha@visi.net
www.bbav.org/innpage.php/?memID=127 |
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| A three story brick residence featuring an unusual circular staircase and dining room. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this nationally acclaimed inn. Full country breakfast. Meeting and party facilities. Brochure upon request. Open year round. |
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LOCUSTVILLE,
VIRGINIA
Locustville, Virginia still boasts the Locustville General Store, erected in 1844 and the buildings still stand (and are accessible) for the Locustville Academy, the only survivor of the dozen or more schools of higher learning that dotted the Shore in the mid 1800s.
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WYNNE TREF
1 Suite w/PB
28168 Drummondtown Rd. | Locustville, Virginia 23404
Peggy Davis
757-787-2356
www.esva.com/wynnetref.htm |
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| Traditional 18th Century Eastern Shore home in historic town. Private suite with central A/C. Period antiques. "Home Baked" breakfast. Approximately 2 miles to Atlantic Ocean. Scenic walks, romantic getaways. Bicycling and boat rental nearby. Explore Barrier Islands. |
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TANGIER ISLAND,
VIRGINIA
Tangier Island, Virginia in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, accessible from Onancock by passenger ferry, is 2½ miles long, 1 mile wide and no more than 7 feet above sea level. You can walk around this island or take a tour on an extended golf-cart.
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Bay View Inn
P.O, Box 183 | Tangier, Virginia
Shirley Pruitt
757-891-2396
www.TangierIsland.net |
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| Stay at one of the oldest homes on the island filled with the beauty and charm of times gone by. Tangier was featured in National Geographic. Within walking distance of gift shops, restaurants, beach and airport. Air conditioned, cable TV, private tours. |
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