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Local GemCape Charles
FreeA walkable Chesapeake Bay town on Virginia's Eastern Shore with a sandy public beach and historic downtown.
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a sightseeing stop in Cape Charles, VA, part of the Ocean City & the Delmarva Beaches guide. Cost: under $25.
· Cape Charles, VA
Why you should go…
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel carries traffic 17.6 miles across the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Virginia's Eastern Shore and Virginia Beach, combining bridges, trestles, and two mile-long tunnels. A rest area and welcome center at the North Toll Plaza on the Eastern Shore side offers a scenic overlook and gift shop, free to visit.
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