- Our list of the best things to do in Cape Charles, Virginia, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cape Charles, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Cape Charles, VA , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk
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The National Wildlife Refuge contains migratory songbirds and raptors, marsh and water birds, mammals, and shrub. Visitors who wish to go hiking can take the Wildlife loop trail through the Maritime Forest.
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528 votes
32386 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Connecting Virginia's Eastern shore with the mainland of Virginia is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Travelers enjoy the drive through the tunnel, marveling at the surge of the ocean and the modern engineering marvel of the tunnel.
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The southern most town on Virginia's eastern shore features a free public beach known as the Cape Charles Beach. Since there are no true waves and the waters are shallow, it is a very safe beach for families with small children.
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Several adventure tours of the Cape Charles area of Virginia are offered by SouthEast Expeditions. Most of the options revolve around kayaking, but the company does partner with other adventure professionals for activities such as kiteboarding and hang gliding.
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Visitors are able to take a relaxing guided trail ride through the Pfeiffer Riding Stables. The trail itself runs along their 150-acre farm along the waterfront of Cape Charles with several views of King's Creek and the ability to observe native wildlife.
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Two different courses are offered at the Bay Creek Golf Club. The first is the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course with four holes on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, and the second is the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, offering views of the Chesapeake and the Old Plantation Creek.
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73 votes
5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Along the Delmarva Peninsula is the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. The area is a very important avian migration funnel in North America, making it perfect for bird watching and environmental education programs.
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At its heart the Gull Hummock Gourmet Market is a place for individuals to eat local cuisine. There are regular tastings of wine, artisan chocolates, cheeses, and breads while the store itself also has local artwork for sale.
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Along Cape Charles is the Kiptopeke State Park with recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers many accommodations and a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
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814 Randolph Ave, on Rt. 184, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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The Cape Charles Museum is housed in a former power plant and features a number of exhibits including information about how the Chesapeake Bay was formed. A gift shop is also available on site.