Historic Downtown Cape Charles Travel Guide

Cape Charles

A town with historic buildings, a prominent church with a tall steeple, and a river in the background.
A beach with a large tire sculpture, kayaks, and a pier in the background.
A beach with the word "LOVE" spelled out in large letters, a tire, and windsurfing equipment.
A beach with large letters spelling "LOVE" made from tires and other materials.
A white building with a green roof and a green door.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Cape Charles attractions

Central Park

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Cape Charles.
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Things to do

Eastern Shore of Virginia: Kayak and Beach Yoga Tour

Eastern Shore of Virginia: Kayak and Beach Yoga Tour

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Eastern Shore of Virginia: Kayak and Beach Yoga Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Cape Charles

Shore Stay Suites

Shore Stay Suites

2 out of 5
26406 Lankford Hwy Cape Charles VA
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The price is ฿3,821 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,821
฿4,253 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cape Charles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (731 reviews)
"Old and in need of renovation"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Cape Charles

Find the best Historic Downtown Cape Charles areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long, narrow breakwater extending into the sea, a sandy beach, and a distant shoreline with sparse vegetation.

Kiptopeke

While visiting Kiptopeke, you might make a stop by sights like Kiptopeke State Park and Chesapeake Bay.

A coastal town with a bridge over a river, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

Picketts Harbor

Picketts Harbor might not have many top sights, but Kiptopeke State Park and Bay Creek Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A sunset over a beach with a pier extending into the water.

Bay Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Bay Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bay Creek Golf Club and Kiptopeke State Park.

A pier extending into a greenish sea with rocky shore in the foreground.

Tower Hill

Tower Hill might not have many top sights, but Oyster Farm Marina and Central Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cheapside

While Cheapside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiptopeke State Park and Bay Creek Golf Club.

Historic Downtown Cape Charles Travel Guide