'''Cape Charles''' is a town in Eastern Virginia, at the southern tip of the Delmarva peninsula. It was fomerly the terminus of the eastern shore railway and still has an operating rail-to-barge ferry terminal with freight service to Norfolk. It has the feel of a time gone by.
Get in
One way to get in to Cape Charles is to arrive by boat. There approach to the harbor is simple, just head north from the outer marks.
Most visitors arrive by car. Cape Charles is one mile west of US Highway 13, the main north-south road on the Delmarva peninsula.
Get around
This small town is perfect for a walk around. You can get anywhere you want in about 10 minutes. Getting lost will not be a problem.
See
'''Railroad Operations''' are visible occasionally, if you get to see them load rail cars on a barge, it is quite a sight.
A '''Concrete Plant''' is still in operation making preformed items. This plant created all the concrete structures of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel (nearby).
Do
Mainly you will want absorb the feel of the charming town from yesteryear and meet a few of the local people.
Buy
Eat
'''The Chesapeake''', on the main road, serves excellent seafood. Try the stuffed flounder with crab imperail. If you are lucky, there will be some local Jazz musicians playing.
'''Rayfield's Pharmacy''', also on the main road, has a nice counter for lunch and breakfast. There is always someone interesting to talk with there.
Drink
Sleep
'''Chesapeake Charm Bed and Breakfast''', 202 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310, ''1 757'' 331-2676 [http://www.chesapeakecharmbnb.com/].
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