Welcome to Onancock VA

The town of Onancock nestles between two forks of a creek on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Eastern Shore is a land of tiny towns, winding waterways, farms and forests. Begin your exploration of the area with a visit to Onancock.

Founded in 1680, Onancock is now home to 1,500 lucky residents. Visitors can peek into art galleries and funky shops. Several restaurants serve tasty meals. There are half a dozen upscale places to lay your head, from restored Victorian Bed & Breakfast inns with porch swings to a boutique hotel.

Come to Onancock for a weekend escape or use our town as your base for a week-long Eastern Shore adventure. Information for those arriving by boat.

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Join Us
It's time to renew your membership in the Onancock Business & Civic Association, or to join if you're not a member yet. Here's a membership form. The OBCA promotes our town, our business community, and the quality of life that makes Onancock such a special place to live. We hope you will join us.

Top Retirement Spot
Onancock was named one of the 20 best places to retire. The ranking was done by NeighborhoodScout, and Onancock placed number 16 in the nation. We think it's great for working folks too.

Coming Events

February 11, 2010
Lemon Tree at the Roseland Theatre. Part of the International Films series.

February 26, 27; March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 2010
Crumbs from the Table of Joy at the North Street Playhouse.

March 11, 2010
Departures at the Roseland Theatre. Part of the International Films series.

March 26 - 27, 2010
The Best of Bobby Swain - A Retrospective, art exhibit at the Onancock School.

May 8, 2010
Super Saturday town-wide yard sale.

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