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Do you have scratching? That is an interesting question for a state with the slogan of “Virginia is for loved ones”, but of course we are talking about Chesapeake Bay, a nationally renowned source for seafood.
Although the coastal allure of Virginia extends far beyond the fresh “catch of the day”.
Virginia’s newest statistics Show the state embraced more than 43 million ‘lovers’, but it is safe to say that those figures largely represent DC tourists who cross the state line, or sun seekers who flowed to the vibrant coasts of Virginia Beach.
As such, holidaymakers tend to skip the treasury of Baytown Hideaways north of Virginia Beach, including a recently recommended destination hyped by the south of life As the best kept secret of Virginia.
If you are ready to make late spring or summer travel plans, but are already afraid of the hordes of people who are more remarkable beach cities, then the blissful, crowd-free atmosphere is of Cape Charles Is only for you.
Experience the timeless charm of Cape Charles
What to reject? What about rejecting a nap? Southern Living attracted the comparison of Mayberry as the closest to Cape Charles.
Don’t worry; You don’t have to whistle that annoying song while you go through independent stores, turn a cozy café to feed your day or grab a bar stool in a cheers -like bar where everyone knows each other’s name.
Cape Charles is a blip on the map, but it has a blow. The home base of fewer than 1500 inhabitants, the city is highly dependent on tourism, but has remained still as a tight favorite for the local population looking for an idyllic refuge of the city line.
A trip to Cape Charles is far removed from Virginia Beach while this Bayside city is shining with character or the rows of Victorian houses, the 1828 Lighthouse Still leading boats home, or the walkable city center where nothing but the past cars seem to have changed for decades.
In fact, there is a whole district dedicated to Cape Charles Timeless Charme, known as the Historical district.
As a quick fun, according to the official tourism of Cape Charles websiteThis vintage city offers ‘one of the largest concentrations of turns on the turn of the century on the east coast’.
View these 3 historical inns for a wonderful stay:
Cape Charles’ quiet coasts
You don’t have to visit the Atlantic side of Virginia for a relaxing beach holiday; Chesapeake Bay has covered you.
There may be no better place than Cape Charles, especially with an apparently endless piece of coastline even more remote than the city itself.
That would be Kiptopkeke State ParkLocated 9 miles outside the wink-en-and-it-it-city borders of Cape Charles.
It’s alone $ 5 to come inBut know that there are no beach guards at the designated swimming beach in the park.
Kiptopkekeke is the best hidden gem of the region with praising reviews such as a recent guests that states that it is ‘a beautiful, well -preserved, lush natural beach’.
Add: ‘There are hiking trails overlooking the water, a pier / platform to view the mysterious ghost ships and beach / coast access from the parking lot. Bathhouses too. ‘
Within Cape Charles there is one beach to visit. It is even the only public beach on the eastern coast of Chesapeake Bay.
Just like Kiptopkeke, the beach of Cape Charles is also not only loved by the convenience, because it is in the heart of the city, but for the quiet waters, cleanliness, open space and sufficient parking space (even in the summer!).
A refuge for gourmets
Every small town with a deep -rooted maritime history is almost guaranteed a refuge for lovers of seafood.
But do not let Cape Charles’ picturesque and cozy streets and stubbornness change fool; There is more than you in view of the food scene, whether they are now popular brewers, homemade pasta or typical ice shops in the small city.
The reason for the variety is proof of how many people fall in love with Cape Charles (remember, Virginia is for loved ones).
It is common for people to be magnetized by the slower pace of life and coastal overview, eventually moving here and opening new companies.
According to Southern Living, these are the best restaurants to visit in Cape Charles:
- Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca known to make pasta and fresh seafood
- The Shanty – The best place to slur fresh oysters
- Brown dog ice – come on with a sweet tooth; The menu changes daily!
- Cape Charles Brewing Company – Order a pint of the local favorite Puddle pirate porter
Keep an eye on the new long -awaited E&O PubA few blocks from the beach.
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