Quick Summary:
- Cape Charles is a quaint town in Virginia located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
- Much of the town is reminiscent of the Victorian period, when the railroad helped this city grow.
- Unique B&B’s, cottages, boutique hotels, and resorts surround the town, making a trip here a delight.
- There’s shopping in the downtown area, restaurants to dine at located on the waterfront, and Irish coffee and Russian tea houses to savor a hot or cold beverage.
- Cape Charles has a museum that recounts the town's local history, an Art Deco Theatre, and a mile-long town beach for swimming and soaking up the sun.
- Cape Charles is 4 hours from Baltimore, MD (216.0 miles via US-13 S).
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