Chincoteague et Eastern Shore de Virginie
The notebook of Chincoteague et Eastern Shore de Virginie
Watch the landscape change with the tide.
Virginia destination centered on historic cities, Blue Ridge, rivers and coastline, useful to cover inland Virginia and maritime.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Island · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Chincoteague et Eastern Shore de Virginie
Virginia destination centered on historic cities, Blue Ridge, rivers and coastline, useful to cover inland Virginia and maritime.
The discovery of Chincoteague and Eastern Shore of Virginia revolves around Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island and Cape Charles. The stay thus alternates between the coast, island landscapes, natural areas and the countryside, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 1 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: seasonality to check and sometimes important distances. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
- Assateague Island
- Cape Charles
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Seasonality to be checked
- Sometimes large distances
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Chincoteague Refuge accompanies visitors between dunes, marshes and forested areas of the virginian part of Assateague. Wild horses are present, but birds and beaches offer a precious slowness. The contrast between water and ecosystem warrants an unhurried exploration.
Nature and landscape
Assateague Island
Assateague Island combines ocean and marsh with a great mobility of the coast; horses add to the feeling of wide space. Bike and trails make you feel the fragility of the dune more intimate than a strictly seaside stop. The rhythm is coastal but demanding.
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Cape Charles
Cape Charles juxtaposes railway heritage, Victorian houses and quiet beach on Chesapeake Bay. The sunset takes on a particular relief on the Atlantic facade of the city. The area offers a rare mix of historical memory and saline breath.
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