@arlingtonfarm Guidebook
Food scene
Good food and nice view of the boats and bay. Recommend getting there to put your name on the waiting list about an hour before you want to eat in the summer, it can get very busy. While you wait you can enjoy looking at the boats or strolling across the train tracks to Mason Ave.
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The Shanty
33 Marina RdGood food and nice view of the boats and bay. Recommend getting there to put your name on the waiting list about an hour before you want to eat in the summer, it can get very busy. While you wait you can enjoy looking at the boats or strolling across the train tracks to Mason Ave.
Quaint and charming, one of the reasons we fell in love with Cape Charles. The staff are characters as much as the place is and the coffee and food is good.
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cape Charles Coffee House
241 Mason AveQuaint and charming, one of the reasons we fell in love with Cape Charles. The staff are characters as much as the place is and the coffee and food is good.
Don Valerio's Mexican
19035 Lankford HighwayLocal Mexican place cheap and cheerful.
A nice place to grab a drink and a bite while watching the sun set on the Bay, just check it's open before you go.
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The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery
500 Marina Village CircleA nice place to grab a drink and a bite while watching the sun set on the Bay, just check it's open before you go.
Voiajer's neighbor they're relatively new in town only opening Jun 2021 so pop on over for a creamy treat.
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Cowlick's Creamery
228 Mason AveVoiajer's neighbor they're relatively new in town only opening Jun 2021 so pop on over for a creamy treat.
Built in an old bank this is a cozy little bar for the winter, with warming meals (That can tend to be salty) and a cool vibe, you can also sit outside in the Summer and enjoy some people watching.
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Kelly's Gingernut Pub
133 Mason AveBuilt in an old bank this is a cozy little bar for the winter, with warming meals (That can tend to be salty) and a cool vibe, you can also sit outside in the Summer and enjoy some people watching.
great wine tasting and explanation of wine making process as well as food tasting around outdoor fire pits.
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Chatham Vineyards & Winery
9232 Chatham Rdgreat wine tasting and explanation of wine making process as well as food tasting around outdoor fire pits.
Finer dining option in the marina at Cape Charles requires a reservation in advance call to check availability.
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Hook U Up Gourmet
1011 Bayshore RdFiner dining option in the marina at Cape Charles requires a reservation in advance call to check availability.
Only open on the weekends but has some yummy ice cream, they a local fixture been around for a long time. They sometimes have non dairy options.
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Brown Dog Ice Cream
203 Mason AveOnly open on the weekends but has some yummy ice cream, they a local fixture been around for a long time. They sometimes have non dairy options.
Good fish tacos and place for kids to play while you enjoy food at their picnic tables. They make their own beers and offer lots of seasonal flavors, if you’re into beer.
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Cape Charles Brewing Company
2198 Stone RdGood fish tacos and place for kids to play while you enjoy food at their picnic tables. They make their own beers and offer lots of seasonal flavors, if you’re into beer.
It’s a scene a bit of a dive but good seafood and has a little convenience shop. Closest to us.
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Sting-Ray's Restaurant
26507 Lankford HwyIt’s a scene a bit of a dive but good seafood and has a little convenience shop. Closest to us.
Wonderful salads, sandwiches and poke bowls. The coffee is pretty good too. It’s on Strawberry St. down from the Lemon Tree Gallery and theater.
Edible Picasso
Wonderful salads, sandwiches and poke bowls. The coffee is pretty good too. It’s on Strawberry St. down from the Lemon Tree Gallery and theater.
Has a good little selection of tasty treats seafood, local produce in summer, alcohol and fancier charcuterie food stuff.
Beach Market
Has a good little selection of tasty treats seafood, local produce in summer, alcohol and fancier charcuterie food stuff.
It’s actually called Cape Charles Candy Company. Fresh fudge, fun candy and sweets. Fun for kiddos and big kids alike
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cape Charles Beachglass and Stories
300 Mason AveIt’s actually called Cape Charles Candy Company. Fresh fudge, fun candy and sweets. Fun for kiddos and big kids alike
AJ's Bar & Grill
Yummy food and good drinks. Locals favorite.
Deadrise Pies
425 Mason AveReally good pizza. Salads and Brussel sprouts ;)
Sightseeing
Visitors can tour these gardens of this historic old farmhouse at certain times of year
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Eyre Hall
Visitors can tour these gardens of this historic old farmhouse at certain times of year
See the wild horses, go for a day trip it's a couple of hours away from the farm, but very cool to see the wild ponies and nice beaches, take bikes or walk the trails. Don't forget the bug spray!
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
8274 Beach Access RdSee the wild horses, go for a day trip it's a couple of hours away from the farm, but very cool to see the wild ponies and nice beaches, take bikes or walk the trails. Don't forget the bug spray!
If you want to you can rent jet skis near the Shanty and spend a few hours getting your adrenaline rush playing on the Chesapeake bay. Bit pricey but fun.
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Poseidon Watersports Jet Ski Rental
11 T-1108If you want to you can rent jet skis near the Shanty and spend a few hours getting your adrenaline rush playing on the Chesapeake bay. Bit pricey but fun.
See the love sign, cast a line or laze on the shore perfect shallow water for kids. Pups not always allowed see local rules.
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Cape Charles Beachfront
4 Bay AveSee the love sign, cast a line or laze on the shore perfect shallow water for kids. Pups not always allowed see local rules.
Nice place to launch a boat or kayak, or take the bikes for a ride.
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Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke DrNice place to launch a boat or kayak, or take the bikes for a ride.
This is in Chincoteague up near the wild ponies it is a day trip option as it is a bit of a drive north, about - 1.25 hrs 61 miles.
SouthEast Expeditions 2011
6631 Maddox BoulevardThis is in Chincoteague up near the wild ponies it is a day trip option as it is a bit of a drive north, about - 1.25 hrs 61 miles.
Schooner Windsong
Boat rental
Shopping
This is our very own store! Supporting fair-trade and not for profit groups all over the world. All gifts and home goods are artisan made and curated by Naomi Darg.
Voiajer
234 Mason AveThis is our very own store! Supporting fair-trade and not for profit groups all over the world. All gifts and home goods are artisan made and curated by Naomi Darg.
The Main Street of Cape Charles, is lined with sweet boutiques, and galleries all locally owned. So you can shop small and local till your heart's content and wallet is weeping ;)
Mason Avenue
Mason AvenueThe Main Street of Cape Charles, is lined with sweet boutiques, and galleries all locally owned. So you can shop small and local till your heart's content and wallet is weeping ;)
Convenience
10 mins away if you need anything there are also two gas stations closer, Sting Rays and Exxon.
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Food Lion
22485 Lankford Hwy10 mins away if you need anything there are also two gas stations closer, Sting Rays and Exxon.
Open till 6pm with a drive through. Also has a soda and burger bar... super healthy ;)
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Rayfield's Pharmacy
2 Fig StOpen till 6pm with a drive through. Also has a soda and burger bar... super healthy ;)
Entertainment
If you’re lucky to be in Cape Charles when there is a play going on or the experimental film festival “films that move” you’ll get a glimpse into a quaint creative scene on the shore. It’s beautiful inside too.
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Historic Palace Theatre
305 Mason AveIf you’re lucky to be in Cape Charles when there is a play going on or the experimental film festival “films that move” you’ll get a glimpse into a quaint creative scene on the shore. It’s beautiful inside too.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
The 4th of July annual parade
All the locals and then some, tractors and golf buggies decked out with all Americana a fun family time, there are vendors lining the street near the beach, and the town will be popping! With fireworks to finish the day.
Ungaphoswa
Dropping of the Crab Pot - New Years Eve
We don't drop a ball, we slowly drop a decked out crab pot from a crane in the street/park all the fun and festivities (depends on town's plans), grab some friends and drinks, and enjoy the fireworks too.
Ungaphoswa
Festive Fridays in Cape Charles - December
Every Friday leading up to Christmas Cape Charles looks like a story book town. Santa is around and there's horses and carriages trotting down the street with twinkling lights. All the shops are open a little later they all have special little treats, and events and there is often live entertainment till 9pm Christmas movies in the old theatre at 7pm.