This editorial was published in Travel, Taste, + Tour magazine. Read the editorial here. Quiet towns, beautiful beaches, exquisite cuisine. Sounds like something you’d find on an island far away. As it turns out, your escape to paradise may be a little closer to home. As you cross the engineering wonder that is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, take a moment and breathe in the salty air from the Fisherman’s Island overlook. You’ve made it across the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and you’re embarking on an incredible journey through the peninsula of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Once largely undiscovered, this jut of land is now teeming with life while still preserving the longest stretch of natural coastline in the Eastern United States. Find ponies, rockets, and a classic beach town vibe on Chincoteague Island at the Northern end of the Shore. Cape Charles features a classy array of boutique businesses and restaurants in a town that perfectly balances historical and beach town qualities. Wander the streets of historic Onancock and enjoy the thriving artisan and culinary scene. Want a slower pace and a little more room? Check out towns like Wachapreague, Parksley, Cheriton, Exmore, or Saxis or catch the ferry from the […]
