Hotels in Eastern Shore of Virginia

Forget the mainland - here's a slice of America that feels like it drifted away and never quite caught up. Blue crabs practically leap from bay to plate in waterfront restaurants where recipes haven't changed in generations. Cape Charles Beach offers gentle waves perfect for families, while the harbor fills with sailboats that seem plucked from a maritime painting. Kayak through salt marshes where great blue herons stand like patient sentinels. The Barrier Islands Center reveals the fascinating history of communities that have vanished beneath the waves. Chincoteague's wild ponies steal the show, though locals insist the oysters deserve equal billing. Bring binoculars - migratory birds use this peninsula as their exclusive highway, creating spectacular aerial displays each spring and fall.