Attractions
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL
757-331-2960 Ext. 20
P. O. Box 111, Cape Charles, VA 23310
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 17.6 mile bridge-tunnel over mouth of Chesapeake
Bay. North end island refuge for migrating water fowl. Scenic views from bridge,
and pier, of the Bay and sea going vessels.
PARKING: 3 designated accessible parking spaces. Located west parking
lot 25 feet from entrance. Parking space 13 feet wide. Accessible aisle 1 foot
wide.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: 4 to 5 feet wide paved with barrier
for safety - 2 sides. Paths accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
Length of paths 250 feet
ENTRANCE: Located 100 feet from entrance with double doors. 2 glass entry
doors, 36 inches wide, easily open out with clearly marked grip handle located
38 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in 50 feet corridor, 43 inches wide, adjacent
to dining area. Doors 33 inches wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls
have doors opening out, and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height, 36 inches
between commode and wall. Sink height 28 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly
for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Accessible phones 150 feet North of designated accessible
parking, west side. Lowered phones. Numbers are raised.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual impairments, there are signs in large print, with
contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Located inside 3 foot door, 25 feet from
parking. 25 tables for guests in wheelchairs located throughout service area.
Tables overlooking Chesapeake Bay. Table height 30 inches. Aisles between tables
42 inches wide. Menus printed in contrasting colors.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 34 inches wide. Counter height varies. Aisles clear
of temporary displays. Shirts, Virginia items, and collectables.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS. No admission
fee. Hours: Summer 6AM-10PM; Winter 7AM-6PM. Outside toilets: 75 feet from 3rd
handicaped parking space. Low seat, no rails. Since not accessible-locked in
day time - open at 10PM. On level, 42 inches wide access. Emergency pull offs.
Rest stop at north toll gate going north has accessible facilities.
EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
757-331-2760
5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: On 1700 acres at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula,
this refuge is a congregating point for migratory birds and butterflies to feed
before continuing their journey. The 250 species of birds change with the seasons.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND PARK AND ATTRACTION: Concrete walkway from
parking lot. Large gravel in parking lot. Paths are fine gravel in refuge area,
do not have steep grades which would require assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Front of building. Entry doors, 30 inches
wide, easily open out with 12 inch pull handle located 36 inches above floor.
All on one level.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Left of entrance. Doors 35 inches wide, open in. Turns
to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 inch wide doors opening in, handrails. 19
inch toilet seat height, 10 inches between commode and wall. Sink height is
32 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, there are tours in American Sign
Language, and written scripts available. 5 videos with closed captioning.
For guests with visual impairments, there is a touch table with natural
artifacts, a Refuge brochure in braille and documents in large print on non-glossy
surface.
For guests with mobility impairments, accessible trail is 0.5 miles long.
Wildlife trail is accessible and winds through a World War II bunker. This trail
goes from a marsh habitat to woodlands and includes an overlook of the salt
marsh for bird watching. Photo blind with ramp overlooking pond for photography
opportunities. In the visitor center habitat exhibits have “peepholes”,
accessible to wheelchair users. Touch table is 30 inches off floor with knee
room for wheelchair users. Observation window overlooking water has telescope
and binoculars. Displays are 40 inches and have clear glass. Auditorium has
36 inches wide doors.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: There are special guide books.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles are 7 feet wide. Clerks assist customers with special
needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No admission fee. Hours of operation: Visitor
Center 9AM-4PM, Refuge, Sunrise to Sunset. White-tailed deer available for archers
and gun hunting. Call for information.
757-331-2267
3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Directions: Located 3 miles North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Turn
West on Route 704. Park entrance 0.5 mile.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A 375 acre park at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Offering full-service picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking and environmental
education. 1000 feet fishing pier is 24 hour accessible in-season, with modified
hours in off-season. 4 designated parking spaces, and concrete walkway around
pier. Dual lane boat ramp is 24 hour accessible in-season, with modified hrs.
in off-season. 3 designated parking spaces, and accessible ramp to 120 feet
courtesy dock.
PARKING: 8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: 2 of 4 dune walkways are accessible, one approx. 1,100
feet long and the second descending over a 20 feet high bluff. Paths are packed
dirt on an old road bed,with no steep grades. Trails are 1 mile long.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at waterfront. Doors 36 inches wide, open
out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 inch wide doors opening out,
and handrails. Wheelchair accessible toilet 19 inches high with room for lateral
transfer. Sink height 34 inches. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly
for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual impairments, there are signs in large print on
a non-glossy surface.
PICNIC AREAS: Two 20 feet by 40 feet shelters. Picnic area has several
28 inches high tables for guests in wheelchairs. Aisle width varies. 5 feet
concrete walkways to each shelter and new accessible rest room.
CAMPGROUND
BATH HOUSE AND REST ROOMS: Located main
campground (sites 1-94 and primitive sites 95-141). Doors are 36 inches wide,
and open out. Turns must be made to enter. Wheelchair accessible toilet 19 inches
high with room for lateral transfer. Accessible stalls have 36 inch wide doors
opening out, and handrails. Sink height is 29 inches. Roll-in shower. Accessible
stall checked regularly for obstructions.
DESCRIPTION OF CAMP SITE: Camping spaces have electrical, water, sewer
and cable TV hook-ups. Personnel are available to assist with hook-up. Pull
through sites are available. Other amenities include: level grass sites and
wheelchair accessible sites, including pedestal grill and accessible picnic
table at 3 different sites.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone located at Kiptopeke Drive
at Bird Banding parking lot. Amplified public phone.
PICNIC AREAS: Picnic areas have one table for guests in wheelchairs,
28 inches high located at Gazebo. The aisles between the tables vary. The paths
to and within the picnic areas are grass.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fees.
Hours of operation 8AM-Dusk.
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