Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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The Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,127-acre wildlife refuge located in Northampton County, Virginia, at the southern end of the Eastern Shore and near the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula. It is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. ()

Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Area: 11.29 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°7'48"N, 75°57'30"W

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Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Charles Lighthouse, Kiptopeke State Park.

2.9 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Cape Charles Lighthouse, Smith Island
74 min walk • Cape Charles Lighthouse is an octagonal cast iron skeleton tower lighthouse at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on Smith Island which was officially removed from service in 2019.
2.7 miNW
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Kiptopeke State Park
70 min walk • Kiptopeke State Park is a state park located in the southern end of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula in Northampton County, near Cape Charles.

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge plan & book

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cape Charles Lighthouse, Smith Island

Kiptopeke State Park