Attractions
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL
757-331-2960 www.cbbt.com
U.S. 13, 32386 Lankford Hwy., 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 Sea Gull Pier, of the Bay and sea going vessels.
PARKING: 3 designated accessible parking spaces. Located west parking lot 25 ft. from entrance. Parking space 13 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 1 ft. wide.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND RESTAURANT/GIFT SHOP:
4 to 5 ft. wide paved with barrier for safety - 2 sides. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 250 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located 100 ft. from entrance with double doors. 2 glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked grip handle located 38 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in 50 ft corridor, 43 in. wide, adjacent to dining area. Doors 33 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 36 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 28 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Accessible phones 150 ft. N of designated accessible parking, west side. Lowered phones. Numbers are raised.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Located inside 3 ft. door, 25 ft from parking. 25 tables for guests in wheelchairs located throughout service area. Tables overlooking Chesapeake Bay. Table height 30 in. Aisles between tables 42 in. wide. Menus printed in contrasting colors.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 34 in. wide. Counter height varies. Aisles clear of temporary displays. T-shirts, Virginia items, and collectables.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS. No admission fee. Hrs: Summer -6AM-10PM; Winter -7AM-6PM. Outside toilets: 75 ft. from 3rd handicaped parking space - low seat, no rails, since not accessible-locked in day time - open at 10PM. On level, 42 in. wide access. Emergency pull offs on north and south bound spans. Rest stop at north toll gate going north has accessible facilities.
EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 757-331-2760
Fax: 757-331-3424 www.fws.gov/northeast/easternshore/
5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: On 752 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 294 species of birds change with the seasons.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND PARK/ATTRACTION: Concrete walkway from parking lot. Paved 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 in. wide, easily open out with 12 in. pull handle located 36 in. above floor. All on one level.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Left of entrance. Doors 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening in, handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 10 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 32 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts available. 5 videos with closed captioning.
For guests with visual disabilities, there is a touch table with natural artifacts, a brochure in braille and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities,accessible trail is 1/2 mile 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 in. off floor with knee room for wheelchair users. Observation window overlooking water has telescope and binoculars. Displays are 40 in. and have clear glass. Auditorium has 36 in. wide doors.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles are 7 ft. wide. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No admission fee. Hours of operation: Visitor Center 9-4, Refuge, sunrise to sunset. White-tailed deer available for archers and gun hunting. Call for information.
KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK 757-331-2267
Fax: 757-331-4649
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/kip.shtml
3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310
DIRECTIONS: Located 3 miles North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Turn West on Rte 704. Park entrance 1/2 mile.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A 540 acre park at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Offering full-service picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking and environmental education. 1000 ft. fishing pier is 24 hour accessible in-season, with modified hrs. 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 ft. courtesy dock.
PARKING: 8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: 2 of 4 dune walkways are accessible, one approx. 1,100 ft. long and the second descending over a 20 ft. 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 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. Wheelchair accessible toilet 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer. Sink height 34 in. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs in large print on a non-glossy surface.
PICNIC AREAS: Two 20 ft.x40 ft. shelters. Picnic area has several 28 in. high tables for guests in wheelchairs. Aisle width varies. 5 ft. concrete walkways to each shelter and new accessible restroom.
CAMPGROUND
BATH HOUSE/REST ROOMS: Located main campground (sites 1-94 and primitive sites 95-141). Doors are 36 in. wide, and open out. Turns must be made to enter. Wheelchair accessible toilet 19 inches high with room for lateraltransfer. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. Sink height is 29 in. 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 thru sites are available. Other amenities include: level grass sites, 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 in. 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.
