Enjoy the Treasures of Virginia's Eastern Shore:
Runaway offers the perfect recipe for a restful and memorable vacation. If you are looking for peace and quiet...enjoy paddling the kayaks in the cove or floating in the umbrella lounger while you read a book and enjoy the view. For those wanting a kayak adventure there is a local guide company and an excellent launch that takes you through the intercoastal marshes and channels near the mouth of the Chesapeake. If you are a lover of nature and wildlife, your eyes will be glued to the cove as you watch for eagles, heron, geese, and much more. Out and about you'll enjoy refuges and wildlife parks. For those who enjoy fishing and crabbing rods and crab pots are provided for use on our pier (ling to Virginia DNR for info. on required licenses and legal limits), or charter a boat out of Wachapreague for a memorable day of sportfishing. Boat trips to historic Tangier and Hogg Island are also available. Bicycles are also provided, but if you're picky you should bring your favorite.
Eclectic Eateries and Food Experiences:
Great restaurants from gourmet (featured on the Food Network) to the Exmore Diner (homestyle vintage diner) and small 'village bakeries' provide eclectic dining choices (along with many other lacally owned establishments). If you are not from teh shore you may have never enjoyed delicacies such as Cherrystone clams, softshell crabs, steamed blue crabs, Chincoteague oysters (in the 'R' months), or fresh crab meat and fish right from teh packing house and direct from the waterman. A visit to the crayfish farm or the local U-Pick orchard might be up your alley. You can even schedule a kayak excursion to harvest your own Cherrystone clams.
If you love seafood, this is your chance to enjoy some of the best. You'll also want to check out the schedule for the local seafood festivals...outstanding!
Something Old, Something New:
The area is also known for great antique shops (one even has a soda fountain). If you love out of the way antique shops you're likely to need extra room in the car on the trip home. A list of local antique shops is included in the area attraction information that we keep at Runaway for your convenience.
Speaking of old and nostalgic, there is also an historic movie house just a few miles away that shows family-appropriate films (mostly new movies) on Thrusday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Newer to the area are wineries like Chatham. Take a sandwich, meet the owners, and sample the wares. On the way back to Runaway you may want to check out Quail Cove, our local organic grocery store.
Other Activities:
crabbing, kayaking, wineries, wildlife refuges, seafood festivals, Tangier Island cruises, public boat ramp
