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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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Taste unique brews at Cape Charles Brewing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Learn about local history at Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Observe wildlife in the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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4. Go bid watching in Kiptopeke State Park

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5. Drive through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, an engineering marvel

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