Virginia

Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia

Program No. 18032RJ
The Eastern Shore of Virginia boasts pristine landscapes, unique wildlife and historic monuments. Come discover this and more as you cycle paved trails and national parks with experts.

Enroll with Confidence

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. Learn more

Protecting the Environment

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Learn more

At a Glance

Explore Virginia’s gorgeous Eastern Shore by bike with a small group of like-minded adventurers for a scenic learning journey with Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Ride the biking trails of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore, travel around the Eastern Shore Peninsula to protected lands, historic sites, and quaint small towns learning about the cultural and natural history along the way.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Novice to intermediate cyclists! Cycling 11-27 miles daily (up to 6 hours/day) on flat paved or hard gravel terrain with frequent stops. Primarily biking on roads with some bike paths/lanes. Average speed 10-12 MPH. Walking one mile on uneven terrain, standing for up to an hour and climbing stairs. Participants encouraged to bring own bike. Limited rentals available.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Ride Chincoteague’s well-kept paths and learn about the area’s Saltwater Cowboys and Wild Ponies.
  • Visit Ker Place, a 200-year-old home built in the Federal style.
  • Visit the Wallops Island Navy and NASA facility to learn about dune ecology at a deserted and pristine beach restricted to the public.

General Notes

PLEASE NOTE: We have limited bicycles available to rent. If you are choosing to rent a bicycle, please get in contact with us as soon as possible with the size needed. Availability is not guaranteed. The Retreat Difference: This unique, often basic and no-frills experience at a Road Scholar Retreat includes opportunities for early morning exercise, interaction with the local community for insight into local life, an authentic farm-to-table or locally sourced meal, a live performance or event, and a value-priced single room. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. ATTENTION FOREIGN NATIONALS: Part of this program takes place on Wallops Island, which is a restricted access NASA base. In order to participate in the Wallops Island activities, all foreign nationals must complete additional paperwork at least 6 weeks in advance to be allowed access onto the base. Access is then subject to approval by NASA Wallops Island base. If you are a foreign national enrolled in this program, please contact the program provider directly at julie@cbfieldstation.org to request the required forms.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Meals
8 Meals
3 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024
  • Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024
  • May 07, 2024 - May 10, 2024
  • Sep 03, 2024 - Sep 06, 2024
  • Sep 24, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
  • Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024
  • Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024
  • Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
  • Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025
  • Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
  • May 06, 2025 - May 09, 2025
  • Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 05, 2025
  • Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025
  • Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
  • Oct 28, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
3 nights
Wallops Island
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center and field station. Participants are accommodated in modern, suite-style rooms with four double-occupancy bedrooms with central heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are not connected to bedrooms but are shared by only two rooms. All rooms have two twin beds. The two-story residence halls have no elevator and are across campus from meeting spaces and the cafeteria. A large campus lounge allows for camaraderie with fellow Road Scholars, with comfortable chairs and sofas, tables to play games and a TV. Meals are served in a common dining room where residents other than Road Scholars will dine. Good to know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.





Recommended For You

loading spinner