Side Trips

Kayak Onancock Creek

KAYAKING
Bring your own and put in at our new dual launching facility, or rent just down from the marina. Great exercise and a priceless view of the area by water. Click the link below for information on rentals and excursions.  

Burnham Guides

Golfing

GOLFING
Eager to check out the local links?

Nature Tours

BIRDING & NATURE TOURS
Virginia's Eastern Shore is a prime destination for folks who enjoy spotting and photographing a wide array of bird and other wildlife species. knowledgeable guides from Chincoteague to Cape Charles provide an unforgettable experience. Ask your host, or get brochures from the town office.

Wineries

WINERY TOURS
If you like your grapes in liquid form, you'll delight in touring our three, highly rated vineyards. Click the links below for additional details.

Chatham Vineyards
The Bistro in Bloxom


 

Wallops Island Space Facility

WALLOPS SPACE CENTER
Onancock is less than an hour's drive from the launching site at NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility. If your timing is right, you could see a rocket launch--or check out the visitors' center anytime to find out about future robotic and human missions to Mars among other things.

Cruise the Onancock Creek

CRUISES
ONANCOCK SAILING ADVENTURES offers a relaxing two hour sail aboard the Cat Boat "GRATITUDE".  A laid back, leisurely way to experience the beauty, wildlife and history of Onancock Creek from May thru October.

Carousel Gift Shop

GIFT SHOP
At the CAROUSEL GIFT SHOP you can find baby gifts, spa products, children's toys, items from local artisans and so more.  They are located in the lobby of the Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, 20480 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417.  For additional information please contact them at 757-302-2155.

Tangier Ferry

TANGIER ISLAND

Visit the Island of Tangier.  Click the link below for more information about the Tangier Ferry.

Tangier Ferry