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jay_bizz77
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Jun 17, 2018

Mass to Virginia Beach or Outer Banks

I know (Common Sense) I should just take 84 through Connecticut over the Tappan Zee to 287, 78, 81 to Winchester, VA etc, etc...

However, I am looking at pro's/cons of going around NYC but then back on 95 through Baltimore/DC...

Also, stay away from Chesapeake Bay Bridge? I've heard horror stories.

Looking for experience and advice.

33' Class C

Thanks!
  • Thanks! We've been that way before , but never crossed the CBB...I just worry with people saying it's narrow for a rv etc.

    Thanks for the advice!

    Jay
  • Taking the Bay Bridge Tunnel in one direction is worth the effort. 26 mile water crossing can be beautiful at the right time of day, Beaches on the Eastern Shore are beautiful as well, and not nearly as crowded as other areas. Chincoteague /Assateague island for both the National Wildlife Refuge (with their wild horses) and Wallops Islands NASA facilities are interesting, and it's basically on the way. Assateague State Park in Md, is popular and just off the beach, mosquitoes can be bad if no wind.
    I grew up in Va Beach, The Virginia Marine Science Center, is interesting, for a campground First Landing State Park is nice, the KOA is at the south end of the tourist areas near the Marine science center, its not on the beach.

    Most locals tended to go to either Sandbridge which is 10 miles south of the tourist areas, or down to the Outer Banks.
    Personally I love the NC beaches, cleaner, less crowded, and you have the Wright Memorial, learn to hang glide at kitty hawk kites, the Lost Colony Show in Manteo, and several light houses to visit.
  • I like the drive down the Delmar peninsula and across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.