Guidebook for Wit's End
Food Scene
Great locally roasted coffee and sandwiches, including breakfast - opens early
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Machipongo Trading Company
13037 Lankford HwyGreat locally roasted coffee and sandwiches, including breakfast - opens early
Relaxed atmosphere for lunch or dinner - live music on select nights
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
6468 Lankford HwyRelaxed atmosphere for lunch or dinner - live music on select nights
Cool place to hang out and grab a bite in Cape Charles.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveCool place to hang out and grab a bite in Cape Charles.
New craft brewery opening in Cape Charles!
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Cape Charles Brewing Company
2198 Stone RdNew craft brewery opening in Cape Charles!
Good eating in a relaxed atmosphere, including local seafood dishes when in season.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bizzotto's Gallery-Cafe
41 Market StGood eating in a relaxed atmosphere, including local seafood dishes when in season.
Small, relaxing space to have a wonderful meal in Cape Charles. It has relocated to the marina and is now named Hook @ Harvey.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdSmall, relaxing space to have a wonderful meal in Cape Charles. It has relocated to the marina and is now named Hook @ Harvey.
Dine and catch some live music on the patio on the creek
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mallards At the Wharf
2 Market StDine and catch some live music on the patio on the creek
Original surveying diner from the 1950s. Serving diner food including local seafood dishes when in season.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exmore Diner
4264 Main StOriginal surveying diner from the 1950s. Serving diner food including local seafood dishes when in season.
Gerry's Ristorante
22115 Lankford HwyGood pizza.
Corner Bakery
36 Market StGreat donuts!
Da Vinci's Italian Kitchen
46 King StAmerican-Italian food including pizza and salads, in Onancock, VA
Edwards' Seafood
26177 Lankford HwyFresh seafood, including seasonal items.
Restaurant overlooking Cape Charles harbor. Nice place for a drink or bite and stroll on the beach
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The Shanty
33 Marina RdRestaurant overlooking Cape Charles harbor. Nice place for a drink or bite and stroll on the beach
Restaurant in an old quaint shop in historic Exmore, Virginia, one of the first railroad towns on the Eastern Shore. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and supper. Take out orders can be placed at the counter.
Rancho Relaxo
3312 Main StRestaurant in an old quaint shop in historic Exmore, Virginia, one of the first railroad towns on the Eastern Shore. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and supper. Take out orders can be placed at the counter.
Restaurant in historic Eastville with a relaxed atmosphere. Happy hour and late night food. Drinks and cocktails.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yuk Yuk & Joe's
15617 Courthouse RdRestaurant in historic Eastville with a relaxed atmosphere. Happy hour and late night food. Drinks and cocktails.
FOOD TRUCK, TAQUERIA LA BIENVENIDA
20525 Market StSmall food truck in Onancock serving tacos with fresh tortillas.
Nice restaurant overlooking the historic Wachapreague harbor. Bar drinks and nightlife.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island House Restaurant & Marina
17 Atlantic AveNice restaurant overlooking the historic Wachapreague harbor. Bar drinks and nightlife.
Haven't yet had a chance to visit, but it looks terrific. Comfort food and seafood overlooking the water at Saxis.
Capt E's Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar
9104 Starling Creek RoadHaven't yet had a chance to visit, but it looks terrific. Comfort food and seafood overlooking the water at Saxis.
Recent runner up for the best Eastern Shore Style Clam Chowder.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blarney Stone Pub
10 North StRecent runner up for the best Eastern Shore Style Clam Chowder.
Recent runner up for 2020 for best soft shell crabs
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant
7 North StRecent runner up for 2020 for best soft shell crabs
Recent runner up (in 2020) for best swelling toads.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sting-Ray's Restaurant
26507 Lankford HwyRecent runner up (in 2020) for best swelling toads.
Panzotti’s Pizza & Waffles
25226 Lankford Hwy2020 runner up for best pizza on the shore
Voted best pizza for 2020 by the Shore Daily News.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deadrise Pies
425 Mason AveVoted best pizza for 2020 by the Shore Daily News.
Voted 2020 runner up for best sandwiches by Shore Daily News
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coastal Baking Co.
555 Mason AveVoted 2020 runner up for best sandwiches by Shore Daily News
Voted best ice cream for 2020 by the Shore Daily News
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Creamery
6243 Maddox BlvdVoted best ice cream for 2020 by the Shore Daily News
Runner up for best pastry on the shore for 2020 by Shore Daily News
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bakery on Mason
236 Mason AveRunner up for best pastry on the shore for 2020 by Shore Daily News
Nice fine dining in Cape Charles - now called Hook @ Harvey
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdNice fine dining in Cape Charles - now called Hook @ Harvey
Arts & Culture
Gordon's aerial photography work is amazing! We have featured a couple of his photos of the Bayford area in listing. Be sure to check out his gallery in Cape Charles.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
At Altitude Gallery
245 Mason AveGordon's aerial photography work is amazing! We have featured a couple of his photos of the Bayford area in listing. Be sure to check out his gallery in Cape Charles.
Learn some fascinating things about the local barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrier Islands Center
7295 Young StLearn some fascinating things about the local barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore.
Documents the historical progression of life on the island over the years. Misty of Chincoteague exhibit.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Chincoteague Island
7125 Maddox BlvdDocuments the historical progression of life on the island over the years. Misty of Chincoteague exhibit.
Documenting the history of Cape Charles, a town at the terminus of the Eastern Shore's railroad, where ferries provided transport across the Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk over the years.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome
814 Randolph AveDocumenting the history of Cape Charles, a town at the terminus of the Eastern Shore's railroad, where ferries provided transport across the Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk over the years.
Danny is a local visionary folk art artist who has an amazing art gallery in downtown Onancock. Well worth a visit to chat with Danny and explore his fabulous works of art.
Danny Doughty Gallery
57 Market StDanny is a local visionary folk art artist who has an amazing art gallery in downtown Onancock. Well worth a visit to chat with Danny and explore his fabulous works of art.
A nice art gallery in Cape Charles
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio
301 Mason AveA nice art gallery in Cape Charles
Parks & Nature
Beautiful unspoiled nature
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Parque Nacional de la Costa de la Isla de Assateague
7206 National Seashore LaneBeautiful unspoiled nature
Catch a ride to this island and head back in time. Operates during the summer months. tangierferry@gmail.com
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tangier Island
Catch a ride to this island and head back in time. Operates during the summer months. tangierferry@gmail.com
Incredible - not to be missed. 300 acre nature preserve with walk through maritime forest to dunes and beaches.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve
2186 Savage Neck RdIncredible - not to be missed. 300 acre nature preserve with walk through maritime forest to dunes and beaches.
Great bird watching area, lovely beaches.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Kiptopeke
3540 Kiptopeke DrGreat bird watching area, lovely beaches.
Nice boardwalk - easy to navigate. Leads to beach.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
Nice boardwalk - easy to navigate. Leads to beach.
Very cool kayak expeditions, including one (entitled "Paddle Your Glass Off") that leaves right from Bayford and takes in Nassawadox Creek with a stop and tour of Chatham Vineyards.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SouthEast Expeditions
7 Strawberry StreetVery cool kayak expeditions, including one (entitled "Paddle Your Glass Off") that leaves right from Bayford and takes in Nassawadox Creek with a stop and tour of Chatham Vineyards.
Daytrippers
19 Atlantic AveVoted best fishing trip for 2020 by Shore Daily News
Voted runner up for best fishing adventure on the shore by Shore Daily News for 2020
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Cape Charles Fishing Adventure
21212 Stoakley CtVoted runner up for best fishing adventure on the shore by Shore Daily News for 2020
Kayak tours based in Onancock, VA
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Burnham Guides Paddling Adventures
2 King StKayak tours based in Onancock, VA
Assateague explorer cruise
2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor DrKayak tours based near Assateague Island
Chincoteague Island Outfitters
7885 East Side RdRentals on Chincoteague Island. Beach gear, surfboards, kayaks, etc.
If you are looking for a fishing charter, guests have had very good luck with Sho-Nuf fishing charters out of Cape Charles (Cape. Clint Lessard) - phone 757-710-0098.
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Cape Charles
If you are looking for a fishing charter, guests have had very good luck with Sho-Nuf fishing charters out of Cape Charles (Cape. Clint Lessard) - phone 757-710-0098.
Essentials
Stop at the Exmore or Eastville locations for provisions.
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Food Lion
4092 Lankford HwyStop at the Exmore or Eastville locations for provisions.
Closest hospital to Wit's End - in Onancock, Virginia - 20480 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417 - phone 757 302 2100
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
20480 Market StClosest hospital to Wit's End - in Onancock, Virginia - 20480 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417 - phone 757 302 2100
Shopping
Incredible bronze sculptures, including of local wildlife. Highly recommended for a visit. His creations are located on many college campuses, including UVA and William and Mary, as well as the Oval Office!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Turner Sculpture
27316 Lankford HwyIncredible bronze sculptures, including of local wildlife. Highly recommended for a visit. His creations are located on many college campuses, including UVA and William and Mary, as well as the Oval Office!
Lovely photographs of the Eastern Shore, including some featuring Bayford and Wit's End.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
At Altitude Gallery
245 Mason AveLovely photographs of the Eastern Shore, including some featuring Bayford and Wit's End.
The Blue Crow Antique Mall
32124 Lankford HwyLocal (large) antique shop
Exmore's Antique Emporium
3304 Main StAntique shop in downtown Exmore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because it is right around the corner! You can also get there by kayak from Bayford by contacting SouthEast Expeditions. See their entry below.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chatham Vineyards & Winery
9232 Chatham RdBecause it is right around the corner! You can also get there by kayak from Bayford by contacting SouthEast Expeditions. See their entry below.
Drinks and atmosphere - on the water overlooking the Cape Charles harbor
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shanty
33 Marina RdDrinks and atmosphere - on the water overlooking the Cape Charles harbor
Drinks with a beautiful view of the seaside.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island House Restaurant & Marina
17 Atlantic AveDrinks with a beautiful view of the seaside.
Nice drinks from the bar til later in the evening. Play a game of darts or watch TV from the bar.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveNice drinks from the bar til later in the evening. Play a game of darts or watch TV from the bar.
Capt E's Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar
9104 Starling Creek RoadDrinks at the tiki bar overlooking the water in Saxis.
Runner up for 2020 for best craft beverage by Shore Daily News
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Narrows Brewing Company
4522 Chicken City RdRunner up for 2020 for best craft beverage by Shore Daily News
Sightseeing
Home of America's very first rocket launches (in 1945). Currently home to launch resupply missions to the International Space Station.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center
175 Chincoteague RdHome of America's very first rocket launches (in 1945). Currently home to launch resupply missions to the International Space Station.
Historic Federal-style home dating to 1799. Step back in time to colonial America - museum, library and archaeology lab.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ker Place
69 Market StHistoric Federal-style home dating to 1799. Step back in time to colonial America - museum, library and archaeology lab.
Visit to learn about life on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, which was settled in the middle of the early 1600s! Take a ferry to the island from Onancock.
Tangier History Museum
16215 Main Ridge RdVisit to learn about life on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, which was settled in the middle of the early 1600s! Take a ferry to the island from Onancock.
Tangier-Onancock Ferry
2 Market StEcotour to Tangier Island!