Delmarva Destinations
Circumscribed by its 3,600 miles of shoreline, the Delmarva Peninsula reaches south from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal for 160 miles to Cape Charles and Fisherman’s Island in Virginia. It spans parts of three states and 14 counties. Approximately 5,500 square miles in area, the Peninsula is predominantly rural. Flat to gently rolling, the land is seldom more than 40 feet above sea level.
A symphonic blend of cypress swamp, farmland, tidal marsh and coastal plain forest hang on to this peninsula's natural heritage. Winters are moderate, summers are great for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and clamming, and the days of spring and fall are ideal for birding, bicycling, and hiking.
A way of life in this community for over 400 years, farming and forestry continue to define the character and culture of this rustic jewel. From the grassy meadows of Bombay Hook to the meandering streams of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, more than 300 species of migratory waterfowl, songbirds, and birds of prey flock to this region for food and shelter. Among the many rare and special species are the famed Assateague Island horses that so many of us remember from reading "Misty of Chincoteague." This is indeed a special place.
From oceans to bays to marshes and woodlands, the Delmarva Peninsula holds many great destinations to visit for a day or a week. While you are here, stop by our many museums and heritage sites to find out more about the history of the land and its inhabitants.
