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Sites along the Cape to Cape Driving Tour in Virginia
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Location: 18468 Dunne Ave, Parksley, VA 23421 Overview: Visiting the Eastern Shore Railway Museum is like taking a step back in time! At the museum, you will see railcars, historic buildings pertaining to the railroad, exhibits and artifacts and a gift shop. Intrinsic Qualities: Historic Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Pet Friendly: No Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eastern-Shore-Railway-Museum/100078380284412/ 757-665-7245 Read more...
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Location: 20101 Saxis Rd, Saxis, VA 23427 Overview: The Saxis Island Museum resides in a renovated 100-year-old country store. Many artifacts on display were used in the daily lives of Saxis watermen, shop keepers, etc. Open every Saturday during the summer months. Intrinsic Qualities: Cultural Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Pet Friendly: No Contact Information: https://www.saxisislandmuseum.org/ 757-824-4080 Read more...
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Location: 7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 Overview: The Museum of Chincoteague Island has hands-on exhibits and a scavenger hunt. Meet Misty of Chincoteague and view their 1st Order Fresnel Lens while learning about the Island’s seafood industry, decoy carvers, shipwrecks, wild ponies, and more! Intrinsic Qualities: Cultural Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Yes Pet Friendly: No Read more...
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Location: 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague, VA 23336 Overview: Chincoteague Refuge includes more than 14,000 acres of beach, dunes, marsh, maritime forest and trails. The refuge also provides wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, wildlife photography and observation, interpretation, and environmental education. Intrinsic Qualities: Recreation, natural Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: No Pet Friendly: No Contact Information: Read more...
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Location: Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague, VA 23336 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague, VA 23336 Overview: A short, quarter mile hike to the Assateague Lighthouse. Open for walking only. Intrinsic Qualities: Historic Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Pet Friendly: No Contact Information: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague 757-336-6122 fw5rw_cnwr@fws.gov Photo Credit: Virginia Tourism Corporation Read more...
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Location: 5122 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336 Overview: Built of log planks around 1800, it is the oldest house on the island. There is now a replica of its original wooden chimney. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register, it is a chance to stand in history. Intrinsic Qualities: Historic Additional Notes: Read more...
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Location: New Church Safety Rest Area/Virginia Welcome Center: 3420 Lankford Hwy, New Church, VA 23415 Overview: An official state welcome center awaits your arrival in New Church, Virginia. Conveniently located on US 13 as you enter Virginia’s Eastern Shore from Maryland, it’s your one-stop source for Virginia travel information. Intrinsic Qualities: Welcome Center/Visitor Center Additional Notes: ADA Read more...
