Make it a trip to remember… stay awhile
With so many attractions right on Cape Charles soil and within 1 hour, take your time and plan a great trip! See what we recommend below…
You can vacation or you can escape for awhile…
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach beachfront, Virginia Beach boardwalk, and Chix’s Beach all offer spectacular beaches within an hour drive of Cape Charles and located just over the bridge.
Virginia Beach beachfront, Virginia Beach boardwalk, and Chix’s Beach all offer spectacular beaches within an hour drive of Cape Charles and located just over the bridge. Sandridge is a local’s favorite and is quieter and family-friendly, located further south of the main beach. Virginia Beach has several water parks for a day of splashing and relaxing in the Lazy River.
Atlantic Fun Park and Ocean Breeze Waterpark are located in close proximity to the beach and offers a full day of fun in the sun! Motor World is also near the beach and offers the fun of go-carts, paintball, small rides, and mini golf. Jungle Golf and Pirates Paradise also offer fun mini golf courses in close proximity to the beach. Top Golf offers sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games. Virginia Beach Aquarium offers a great aquarium and marine science museum featuring 800,000 of gallons of water displays perfect to keep kids entertained on rainy days.
The Virginia Beach area is well-known for its concert venues including Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Elevation 27, The NorVa, Beachstreet USA, Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 5th Street Beach, 7th Street Oceanfront Stage, Granby Theater, Harrison Opera House, Neptune Park, Virginia Beach Convention Center, and Peabody Night Club all feature world class concerts year-round. Virginia Beach is packed with tons of great restaurants, bars, and ideal for the nightlife it has to offer. We highly recommend an orange or grapefruit slush, one of the locals favorites.
Colonial Williamsburg
tons of historical areas of interest in the area that can keep any avid historian busy taking in the sites.
Colonial Williamsburg offers a taste of historical charm with quaint shops and restaurants. There are tons of historical areas of interest in the area that can keep any avid historian busy taking in the sites.
Williamsburg has a great assortment of outdoor activities including Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park, highly recommended for our offseason guests. Chincoteague, a small island assessable by bridge, is located north of Cape Charles on the ocean side and features a beautiful Atlantic Beach complete with wild ponies who reside there. The quaint town features small shops, restaurants, and places to grab adult beverages in town.
Chincoteague & Assateague
Chincoteague, a small island assessable by bridge, is located north of Cape Charles on the ocean side and features a beautiful Atlantic Beach complete with wild ponies who reside there. The quaint town features small shops, restaurants, and places to grab adult beverages in town. Assateague is another small island, located just over the Maryland line, known for wild ponies and untouched beaches.
Smith Island & Ocean City, Maryland
Smith Island, the only off-shore inhabited Maryland Island, is a working watermen’s community that boasts great seafood with genuine small town Eastern Shore simplicity. Ferry time is 12:30 PM daily with return passage at 4 PM. (CPT Jason is the boat, fare is cash only $25 PP/round trip for same day fares). If you’d like to stay with us at the Smith Island Inn for a night, we offer a discount to Cape Charles guests renting one of our properties.
Ocean City (Maryland) offers the crowds, concessions, rides, and ocean within a 2-hour drive north. The bustling summer crowds are a favorite for kids and those that crave an active touristy vibe.