Local Area Attractions Near Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort

Town of Cape Charles

Town of Cape Charles

Cape Charles is a beautiful historic town on Virginia's Eastern Shore with a free public beach just steps from the main street. Downtown is dotted with boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Dining options include an intimate bistro, an Irish pub, an old-fashioned lunch counter, several waterfront restaurants and more. There's no shortage of good drinks either. Cape Charles is home to a cider tasting room, a brewery and a distillery tasting room. You can hit the links at Bay Creek Resort and Golf Club, which is home to two 18-hole golf courses, one designed by Arnold Palmer and one designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Top Dog Charters

Top Dog Charters

Top Dog Charters makes a day of fishing easy. They provide bait, tackle, and licenses--all you need to bring is yourself and a cooler packed with food and drinks.

500 Marina Village Circle

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-647-3017

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Kiptopeke State Park

Kiptopeke State Park

The Kiptopeke State Park offers a bit of everything. There are trails for hiking and biking, rental kayaks to explore the Chesapeake Bay, a pier for fishing, special programming, and a beach with two sections: one for swimming and one open to swimming, boating, pets, crabbing, and fishing.

3540 Kiptopeke Dr

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-2267

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Maui Jack's Waterpark

Maui Jack's Waterpark

Get your adrenaline pumping on twisting slides or relax with a trip down the lazy river at Maui Jack's Waterpark on Chincoteague Island.

6742 Maddox Blvd.

Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

757-336-3111

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Cape Charles Distillery

Cape Charles Distillery

About ten minutes from our KOA, Cape Charles Distillery provides artisanal, craft-made libations. Try a tasting and you'll get to sample all of their small-batch spirits, including vodka, bourbon and moonshine. All of their tastings are served “neat” – without ice or mixers – so that you can fully experience the flavor profile of each spirit. More information >>

12 Strawberry Street

Cape Charles, VA 23331

757-695-3737

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Cape Charles Brewing Company

Cape Charles Brewing Company

Just ten minutes from our KOA, Cape Charles Brewing Company features a wide variety of brews including IPAs, pilsners, ales and stouts. Bring the family and enjoy a bite to eat from their daily menu. Find out more >>

2198 Stone Road

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-695-3909

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Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve

Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve

Hike through maritime forests, over dunes and along the beach at this beautifully secluded park. Get a better look at your surroundings from one of the boardwalks, enjoy a quiet moment beside the placid pond or spread out your beach towel and relax by the Chesapeake Bay.

2186 Savage Neck Rd

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-787-5989

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Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge

Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge

This park sits at the very tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is an important stopover for migratory birds in the spring and fall. It's a great place to observe wildlife. There are also trails for hiking, a visitors center with information about local history and ecology and a boat ramp. The park is also open for waterfowl and deer hunting.

32205 Seaside Road

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-3425

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Chatham Vineyards

Chatham Vineyards

This picturesque vineyard is tucked down a winding country road and sits on a historic farm. Stop by the tasting room and samples some of Chatham's award-winning white, red and rose wine. You can pair your tasting with a cheese plate or relax on their patio with a glass of wine.

9232 Chatham Rd

Machipongo, VA 23405

757-678-5588

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The Barrier Islands Center Museum

The Barrier Islands Center Museum

Virginia's Eastern Shore is home to the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier islands on the eastern seaboard and this museum tells the history of the people who once called those islands home.

7295 Young St

Machipongo, VA 23405

757-678-5550

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Historic Palace Theatre

Historic Palace Theatre

At this beautiful, art deco theater you can catch a Christmas movie, watch a community theater production or see a professional production of music or theater.

305 Mason Ave

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-2787

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Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach

Just under an hour from Sunset Beach Hotel is the resort city of Virginia Beach. At the Oceanfront visitors can stroll the boardwalk, swim in the Atlantic Ocean or do some shopping. Touch a horseshoe crab or watch seals play at The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Hit the links at one of Virginia Beach's 11 public golf courses, visit one of the area's state parks, go dolphin or whale watching, check out an amusement park, do some shopping, visit a museum, attend a festival or catch some live music. Virginia Beach is a haven for arts, culture and nightlife and it.

Buskey Cider on the Bay

Buskey Cider on the Bay

Buskey Cider is known for their innovative flavors. Try a flight and get a sample of everything they have on tap at the moment. Some past ciders include watermelon mint, tart cherry, maple spice and Thai chili ginger plum.

109 Mason Avenue

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-695-3412

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Lemon Tree Gallery & Studio

Lemon Tree Gallery & Studio

Much of the art in Lemon Tree is inspired by the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore, a peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, a place rich in wildlife and agriculture, fishing and early American history.

301 Mason Ave

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-4327

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Cape Charles Museum

Cape Charles Museum

Learn about the history of Cape Charles at this charming small museum or visit one of the rotating exhibits to learn about historic events in the wider world.

814 Randolph Ave

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-1008

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Cape Charles Farmers Market

Cape Charles Farmers Market

You can fill your basket with everything from fresh produce to cut flowers and fresh seafood from May to October at this Tuesday farmers market.

814 Randolph Ave

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-607-6483

Kiptopeke State Park

Kiptopeke State Park

On Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore, explored by Capt. John Smith in 1608, Kiptopeke offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. It's also a great place to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway. The park has two and three-bedroom cabins, six-bedroom lodges, RV and tent camping, yurts and a bunkhouse. Guests also enjoy the park's boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, picnic areas, 5.1 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground, beach bathhouse and swimming beach. Seasonal interpretive and educational programs focus on natural history, birding and bay ecology.

3540 Kiptopeke Dr

Cape Charles, VA 23310

757-331-2267

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Sunset Beach Bar & Grille

Sunset Beach Bar & Grille

Coming Soon, May 2023!  All new drinks, menu, and vibe on our own private beach and deck!