Top 10 Things to do in Onancock, Virginia (VA)

SouthEast Expeditions is the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Leading EcoTour Outfitter. Leading Kayak Trips & Rentals through Barrier Islands, Salt Marshes, and Coastal Creeks from Chincoteague to Cape Charles, our ACA certified guides are also trained naturalists. Classes & Sales are also available.

Regular hours from May 1 - September 10 Call to make sure we're in the studio during the off-season. Yarn and natural fibers shop featuring hand made wearables, giftables and homegoods as well as hand dyed yarns and fibers for spinners, weavers, felters and other fiber enthusiasts.

Winter kayak trips in the Florida Keys, Everglades, Calusa Blueway and Costa Rica. Spring-Fall: Eastern Shore of VA kayak, paddleboard, bike rentals and tours. From an hour rental to a multi-day adventure, we make it easy and safe to get on the water for all ages and abilities. Tours include 2-hour Historic Onancock Creek, Full Day Seaside Islands, Chincoteague Paddle with the ponies, multi-day camping and lodge-based trips. Winters: Florida Keys, Everglades and Costa Rica. Owners, Bill and Mary Burnham, are the authors of 8 books including the "Florida Keys Paddling Atlas" and "Kayaking for Everyone." Beginners welcome. Private instruction available.

The Eastern Shore Watermen's Museum contains artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of the wonderful maritime heritage of Virginia's Eastern Shore.

A visit to Dawn is a shopping excursion as you step into a specialty shop atmosphere with its eclectic combination of boutique and lifestyle offerings. Our personalized service is unmatched by our quest to establish relationships with our customers whether they live locally or passing through.

Ker Place, formerly named Kerr Place, is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society located in Onancock, VA. This magnificent Federal period Georgian style house was built in 1799 for prosperous merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker and his wife Agnes Corbin Ker and their family. It is described by the Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission as "the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia's Eastern Shore," and "one of the Shore's major architectural landmarks." This house operates as a museum that is open for visitors with trained volunteer docents giving guided tours of the interpretive interior as well as various exhibits, laboratories and research space. It is also used as a venue for weddings and other special events for the community. Tours of the house are available throughout the year by appointment or March - December. We suggest that you call ahead to ensure that a docent will be available.