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Welcome to the Eastern Shore of Virginia Heritage Trail. The Trail is a driving tour of the historic, scenic, birding and natural sites in Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia, the "land between two waters." The Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay surround our beautiful peninsula and many of our little towns are on the waterfront. Get out of your car and explore the towns and parks on foot.

For your convenience, we've divided the tour into 4 easy loops. You can begin and end your visit at any point on any of the loops. Enjoy your visit! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to access our contact information.


Northern Loop
The Northern Loop of the Trail goes from the Atlantic Ocean and the resort town of Chincoteague Island to the fishing village of Saxis on the Chesapeake Bay, then south to the Victorian railroad town of Parksley.
Wachapreague

North-Central Loop
The North-Central Loop starts in the historic county seat of Accomac, then proceeds through the wonderful waterfront towns of Onancock, Harborton, and Wachapreague. It even includes a boat trip to charming Tangier Island.


South-Central Loop
The South-Central Loop takes you from the shopping in Exmore, over to the seaside at Willis Wharf, then south to the town of Nassawadox, the Barrier Islands Center and Eastville ... the Northampton County seat filled with colonial treasures.
Kiptopeke

Southern Loop
The Southern Loop extends from the popular Port of Cape Charles, through the villages of Oyster and Cheriton, to a state park and a wildlife refuge, and finally down to the very tip of the Delmarva Peninsula and the engineering marvel of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

The Eastern Shore Heritage Trail is presented by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Commission, Eastern Shore of Virginia Economic Development Commission, Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, and the Northampton County Chamber of Commerce. The Eastern Shore is a Jamestown 2007 community.

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