All Trails or Byways in Virginia

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Location: 3540 Kiptopeke Dr, Cape Charles, VA 23310   Overview: Kiptopeke State Park offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. It’s also a great place to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway. The park offers on-site accommodations, a boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, and trails.   562 acres; Day use and overnight guest visitation, 6 a.m. – Read more...

Location: 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, VA 23413   Overview: The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve offers a round-trip hike of 3 ½ miles featuring wooded uplands, meadows, ponds and salt marsh creeks. Please park at the trail head, and help yourself to a trail guide. Cyclists and leashed dogs are welcome.   Intrinsic Qualities: Recreation   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Pet Read more...