What's Townsend Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Townsend. Places like Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are just a little farther away.
How to Get to Townsend
Flying to:
- Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), 24 mi (38.6 km) from Townsend
- Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), 29.7 mi (47.7 km) from Townsend
Things to See and Do in and around Townsend
Things to See near Townsend:
- Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- John Custis' Tomb (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Cape Charles?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 44°F)
- Rainiest months: September, August, December, October (average 5 inches of rainfall)














