Guidebook for Wit's End
Food Scene
Great locally roasted coffee and sandwiches, including breakfast - opens early
21 locals recommend
Machipongo Trading Company
13037 Lankford HwyGreat locally roasted coffee and sandwiches, including breakfast - opens early
Relaxed atmosphere for lunch or dinner - live music on select nights
25 locals recommend
The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
6468 Lankford HwyRelaxed atmosphere for lunch or dinner - live music on select nights
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveCool place to hang out and grab a bite in Cape Charles.
Cape Charles Brewing Company
2198 Stone RdNew craft brewery opening in Cape Charles!
Good eating in a relaxed atmosphere, including local seafood dishes when in season.
20 locals recommend
Bizzotto's Gallery-Cafe
41 Market StGood eating in a relaxed atmosphere, including local seafood dishes when in season.
Small, relaxing space to have a wonderful meal in Cape Charles. It has relocated to the marina and is now named Hook @ Harvey.
30 locals recommend
Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdSmall, relaxing space to have a wonderful meal in Cape Charles. It has relocated to the marina and is now named Hook @ Harvey.
Mallards At the Wharf
2 Market StDine and catch some live music on the patio on the creek
Original surveying diner from the 1950s. Serving diner food including local seafood dishes when in season.
21 locals recommend
Exmore Diner
4264 Main StOriginal surveying diner from the 1950s. Serving diner food including local seafood dishes when in season.
Gerry's Ristorante
22115 Lankford HwyGood pizza.
Corner Bakery
36 Market StGreat donuts!
Da Vinci's Italian Kitchen
46 King StAmerican-Italian food including pizza and salads, in Onancock, VA
Edwards' Seafood
26177 Lankford HwyFresh seafood, including seasonal items.
Restaurant overlooking Cape Charles harbor. Nice place for a drink or bite and stroll on the beach
65 locals recommend
The Shanty
33 Marina RdRestaurant overlooking Cape Charles harbor. Nice place for a drink or bite and stroll on the beach
Restaurant in an old quaint shop in historic Exmore, Virginia, one of the first railroad towns on the Eastern Shore. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and supper. Take out orders can be placed at the counter.
Rancho Relaxo
3312 Main StRestaurant in an old quaint shop in historic Exmore, Virginia, one of the first railroad towns on the Eastern Shore. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and supper. Take out orders can be placed at the counter.
Restaurant in historic Eastville with a relaxed atmosphere. Happy hour and late night food. Drinks and cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk & Joe's
15617 Courthouse RdRestaurant in historic Eastville with a relaxed atmosphere. Happy hour and late night food. Drinks and cocktails.
FOOD TRUCK, TAQUERIA LA BIENVENIDA
20525 Market StSmall food truck in Onancock serving tacos with fresh tortillas.
Nice restaurant overlooking the historic Wachapreague harbor. Bar drinks and nightlife.
35 locals recommend
Island House Restaurant & Marina
17 Atlantic AveNice restaurant overlooking the historic Wachapreague harbor. Bar drinks and nightlife.
Haven't yet had a chance to visit, but it looks terrific. Comfort food and seafood overlooking the water at Saxis.
Capt E's Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar
9104 Starling Creek RoadHaven't yet had a chance to visit, but it looks terrific. Comfort food and seafood overlooking the water at Saxis.
Blarney Stone Pub
10 North StRecent runner up for the best Eastern Shore Style Clam Chowder.
Recent runner up for 2020 for best soft shell crabs
8 locals recommend
the Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant
7 North StRecent runner up for 2020 for best soft shell crabs
Sting-Ray's Restaurant
26507 Lankford HwyRecent runner up (in 2020) for best swelling toads.
Panzotti’s Pizza & Waffles
25226 Lankford Hwy2020 runner up for best pizza on the shore
Deadrise Pies
425 Mason AveVoted best pizza for 2020 by the Shore Daily News.
Coastal Baking Co.
555 Mason AveVoted 2020 runner up for best sandwiches by Shore Daily News
Island Creamery
6243 Maddox BlvdVoted best ice cream for 2020 by the Shore Daily News
Runner up for best pastry on the shore for 2020 by Shore Daily News
10 locals recommend
The Bakery on Mason
236 Mason AveRunner up for best pastry on the shore for 2020 by Shore Daily News
Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdNice fine dining in Cape Charles - now called Hook @ Harvey
Arts & Culture
Gordon's aerial photography work is amazing! We have featured a couple of his photos of the Bayford area in listing. Be sure to check out his gallery in Cape Charles.
7 locals recommend
At Altitude Gallery
245 Mason AveGordon's aerial photography work is amazing! We have featured a couple of his photos of the Bayford area in listing. Be sure to check out his gallery in Cape Charles.
Learn some fascinating things about the local barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore.
23 locals recommend
Barrier Islands Center
7295 Young StLearn some fascinating things about the local barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore.
Documents the historical progression of life on the island over the years. Misty of Chincoteague exhibit.
12 locals recommend
Museum of Chincoteague Island
7125 Maddox BlvdDocuments the historical progression of life on the island over the years. Misty of Chincoteague exhibit.
Documenting the history of Cape Charles, a town at the terminus of the Eastern Shore's railroad, where ferries provided transport across the Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk over the years.
11 locals recommend
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome
814 Randolph AveDocumenting the history of Cape Charles, a town at the terminus of the Eastern Shore's railroad, where ferries provided transport across the Chesapeake Bay to Norfolk over the years.
Danny is a local visionary folk art artist who has an amazing art gallery in downtown Onancock. Well worth a visit to chat with Danny and explore his fabulous works of art.
Danny Doughty Gallery
57 Market StDanny is a local visionary folk art artist who has an amazing art gallery in downtown Onancock. Well worth a visit to chat with Danny and explore his fabulous works of art.
Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio
301 Mason AveA nice art gallery in Cape Charles
Parks & Nature
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore LaneBeautiful unspoiled nature
Catch a ride to this island and head back in time. Operates during the summer months. tangierferry@gmail.com
43 locals recommend
Tangier Island
Catch a ride to this island and head back in time. Operates during the summer months. tangierferry@gmail.com
Incredible - not to be missed. 300 acre nature preserve with walk through maritime forest to dunes and beaches.
32 locals recommend
Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve
2186 Savage Neck RdIncredible - not to be missed. 300 acre nature preserve with walk through maritime forest to dunes and beaches.
Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke DrGreat bird watching area, lovely beaches.
Nice boardwalk - easy to navigate. Leads to beach.
12 locals recommend
Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
Nice boardwalk - easy to navigate. Leads to beach.
Very cool kayak expeditions, including one (entitled "Paddle Your Glass Off") that leaves right from Bayford and takes in Nassawadox Creek with a stop and tour of Chatham Vineyards.
9 locals recommend
SouthEast Expeditions
7 Strawberry StreetVery cool kayak expeditions, including one (entitled "Paddle Your Glass Off") that leaves right from Bayford and takes in Nassawadox Creek with a stop and tour of Chatham Vineyards.
Daytrippers
19 Atlantic AveVoted best fishing trip for 2020 by Shore Daily News
Voted runner up for best fishing adventure on the shore by Shore Daily News for 2020
7 locals recommend
Cape Charles Fishing Adventure
21212 Stoakley CtVoted runner up for best fishing adventure on the shore by Shore Daily News for 2020
Burnham Guides Paddling Adventures
2 King StKayak tours based in Onancock, VA
Assateague explorer cruise
2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor DrKayak tours based near Assateague Island
Chincoteague Island Outfitters
7885 East Side RdRentals on Chincoteague Island. Beach gear, surfboards, kayaks, etc.
If you are looking for a fishing charter, guests have had very good luck with Sho-Nuf fishing charters out of Cape Charles (Cape. Clint Lessard) - phone 757-710-0098.
56 locals recommend
Cape Charles
If you are looking for a fishing charter, guests have had very good luck with Sho-Nuf fishing charters out of Cape Charles (Cape. Clint Lessard) - phone 757-710-0098.
Essentials
Food Lion
4092 Lankford HwyStop at the Exmore or Eastville locations for provisions.
Closest hospital to Wit's End - in Onancock, Virginia - 20480 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417 - phone 757 302 2100
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
20480 Market StClosest hospital to Wit's End - in Onancock, Virginia - 20480 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417 - phone 757 302 2100
Shopping
Incredible bronze sculptures, including of local wildlife. Highly recommended for a visit. His creations are located on many college campuses, including UVA and William and Mary, as well as the Oval Office!
6 locals recommend
Turner Sculpture
27316 Lankford HwyIncredible bronze sculptures, including of local wildlife. Highly recommended for a visit. His creations are located on many college campuses, including UVA and William and Mary, as well as the Oval Office!
Lovely photographs of the Eastern Shore, including some featuring Bayford and Wit's End.
7 locals recommend
At Altitude Gallery
245 Mason AveLovely photographs of the Eastern Shore, including some featuring Bayford and Wit's End.
The Blue Crow Antique Mall
32124 Lankford HwyLocal (large) antique shop
Exmore's Antique Emporium
3304 Main StAntique shop in downtown Exmore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because it is right around the corner! You can also get there by kayak from Bayford by contacting SouthEast Expeditions. See their entry below.
37 locals recommend
Chatham Vineyards & Winery
9232 Chatham RdBecause it is right around the corner! You can also get there by kayak from Bayford by contacting SouthEast Expeditions. See their entry below.
Drinks and atmosphere - on the water overlooking the Cape Charles harbor
65 locals recommend
The Shanty
33 Marina RdDrinks and atmosphere - on the water overlooking the Cape Charles harbor
Island House Restaurant & Marina
17 Atlantic AveDrinks with a beautiful view of the seaside.
Nice drinks from the bar til later in the evening. Play a game of darts or watch TV from the bar.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveNice drinks from the bar til later in the evening. Play a game of darts or watch TV from the bar.
Capt E's Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar
9104 Starling Creek RoadDrinks at the tiki bar overlooking the water in Saxis.
Runner up for 2020 for best craft beverage by Shore Daily News
17 locals recommend
Black Narrows Brewing Company
4522 Chicken City RdRunner up for 2020 for best craft beverage by Shore Daily News
Sightseeing
Home of America's very first rocket launches (in 1945). Currently home to launch resupply missions to the International Space Station.
20 locals recommend
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center
175 Chincoteague RdHome of America's very first rocket launches (in 1945). Currently home to launch resupply missions to the International Space Station.
Historic Federal-style home dating to 1799. Step back in time to colonial America - museum, library and archaeology lab.
14 locals recommend
Ker Place
69 Market StHistoric Federal-style home dating to 1799. Step back in time to colonial America - museum, library and archaeology lab.
Visit to learn about life on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, which was settled in the middle of the early 1600s! Take a ferry to the island from Onancock.
Tangier History Museum
16215 Main Ridge RdVisit to learn about life on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, which was settled in the middle of the early 1600s! Take a ferry to the island from Onancock.
Tangier-Onancock Ferry
2 Market StEcotour to Tangier Island!