Guidebook for Machipongo
Shopping
A lovely winery/vineyard within 10 minutes bicycle ride or 45 minute kayak paddle from the Lodge.
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Chatham Vineyards & Winery
9232 Chatham RdA lovely winery/vineyard within 10 minutes bicycle ride or 45 minute kayak paddle from the Lodge.
Maplewood Gardens
6118 Seaside RdBeautiful garden center with petting zoo and nature trail in old-growth forest.
Sightseeing
A unique and very interesting museum dedicated to life, especially that of the US Lifesaving Service, on the remote and beautiful barrier islands.
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Barrier Islands Center
7295 Young StA unique and very interesting museum dedicated to life, especially that of the US Lifesaving Service, on the remote and beautiful barrier islands.
The location of the historic Eastville VA courthouse (cir 1725), repository of the oldest continuous court records in the USA.
Courthouse Road
Courthouse RoadThe location of the historic Eastville VA courthouse (cir 1725), repository of the oldest continuous court records in the USA.
Waterfront historic town with the largest collection of late Victorian and turn-of-20th Century housing on the East Coast. Beach, boating, golf, tennis, park, shops, restaurants, etc.
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Cape Charles
Waterfront historic town with the largest collection of late Victorian and turn-of-20th Century housing on the East Coast. Beach, boating, golf, tennis, park, shops, restaurants, etc.
Northampton County public park with recreation facilities - 36 hole disc golf course, picnic facilities, softball diamond, soccer field, children's playground
Indiantown Park
7399 Indiantown RdNorthampton County public park with recreation facilities - 36 hole disc golf course, picnic facilities, softball diamond, soccer field, children's playground
Awesome park with swimming beach, camping, hiking trails, birdwatching platforms.
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Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke DrAwesome park with swimming beach, camping, hiking trails, birdwatching platforms.
In the sweetest little town ever, a true colonial era home that is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore VA Historical Society and museum. A must see!
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Ker Place
69 Market StIn the sweetest little town ever, a true colonial era home that is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore VA Historical Society and museum. A must see!
Essentials
Specializing in fresh organic and alternative food and grocery products, only a ten minute drive from the Lodge.
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Quail Cove Farms, Inc.
12435 Machipongo LnSpecializing in fresh organic and alternative food and grocery products, only a ten minute drive from the Lodge.
Arts & Culture
The largest bronze foundry in the USA with a gallery of bronze sculptures you won't believe - wildlife art at its best in the world!
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Turner Sculpture
27316 Lankford HwyThe largest bronze foundry in the USA with a gallery of bronze sculptures you won't believe - wildlife art at its best in the world!
Food Scene
A truly unique roadside stop for delicious sandwiches and wraps, smoothies, and fresh ground roast coffees. Offers eclectic local handicrafts and artwork as well as local wines and edibles.
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Machipongo Trading Company
13037 Lankford HwyA truly unique roadside stop for delicious sandwiches and wraps, smoothies, and fresh ground roast coffees. Offers eclectic local handicrafts and artwork as well as local wines and edibles.
A great place for family dining in an eclectic "mom and pop" atmosphere, often with live entertainment and a selection of hard-to-find condiments for your kitchen.
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The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
6468 Lankford HwyA great place for family dining in an eclectic "mom and pop" atmosphere, often with live entertainment and a selection of hard-to-find condiments for your kitchen.
Another great "mom and pop" restaurant that is owned and operated by an Italian family. Nice Italian atmosphere and great Italian food! Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Little Italy Restaurant
10227 Rogers DrAnother great "mom and pop" restaurant that is owned and operated by an Italian family. Nice Italian atmosphere and great Italian food! Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
A glorious placement overlooking the harbor, marina and sunsets over the horizon of the Chesapeake Bay. An incredibly creative menu full of dishes made with local produce.
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The Shanty
33 Marina RdA glorious placement overlooking the harbor, marina and sunsets over the horizon of the Chesapeake Bay. An incredibly creative menu full of dishes made with local produce.