Why visit Exmore
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin's Department Store, John W. Chandler House and Exmore Town Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Exmore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Exmore
Exmore is the largest town in Northampton County on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,473 at the 2020 census. A popular story is that Exmore received its name because it is the tenth railroad station south of the Delaware state line, so there were "X more" stations to go. The same website also states another theory behind the town's name, that it was named for Exmoor, Devon, in south west England.
From the Wikipedia article Exmore, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Benjamin's Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
John W. Chandler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Grapeland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
China Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
4086 Lankford Highway, Exmore
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-20:30
Exmore Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 0.7 mi
4264 Main Street, Exmore
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
4183 Lankford Highway, Exmore
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
4090 Lankford Highway, Exmore
Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:30
El Meguey
Fast food · Mexican · 0.8 mi
2638 Lankford Highway, Exmore
Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:00; Tu,Su 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
Where to stay3
History
Benjamin's Department Store and the John W. Chandler House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Virginia Barrier Island Center (BIC) offers exhaustive information on the local culture and history. Founded in 1996 and opened to visitors in 2002 on the former site of the Almshouse Farm in Machipongo 10 miles south of the town of Exmore and 20 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, the BIC is a cultural center, a museum and a meeting and event place. Its mission is to preserve and perpetuate the culture and history of Virginia's barrier islands through education and the collection and interpretation of artifacts. The museum holds more than 7,500 artefacts and showcases a permanent exhibition.
From the History section of Exmore, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Foundation of Faith Worship Center
Church · 1.6 mi
36190 Lankford Highway, Belle Haven
Victory Pentecostal Church of Deliverance
Church · 0.9 mi
12341 Lincoln Avenue, Exmore
Shopping9
Gloria's Unique Handbags and Gifts Plus
Shop · 1.4 mi
36308 Lankford Highway, Belle Haven
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Exmore
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Painter 2 W (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Northampton County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Accomack County Airport (MFV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cape Charles 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Crisfield 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Poquoson 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Chincoteague 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Pocomoke City 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Gloucester Point 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Hampton 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norfolk 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Newport News 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Virginia Beach 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Exmore town hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Commercial area, central Exmore, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-12 10 09 42 View west along Virginia State Route 183 (Occohannock Neck Road) at U.S. Route 13 Business (Main Street) in Exmore, Northampton County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exmore Diner Manufacturer Badge, Xanadu73, CC0
- Exmore Diner Serial Plate, Xanadu73, CC0
- Exmore Diner Interior South, Xanadu73, CC0
- Exmore Diner Interior North, Xanadu73, CC0
- Exmore Diner Exterior, Xanadu73, CC0
- US 13 by sunset, Exmore, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silos in Exmore, Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Epworth United Methodist Church between Exmore and Willis Wharf, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exmore, the Treasure of Virginia's Eastern Shore, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-12 10 30 05 View north along U.S. Route 13 Business (Main Street) at U.S. Route 13 (Lankford Highway) in Exmore, Northampton County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exmore, Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin's Department Store, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grapeland west of Exmore, Nyttend, Public domain
- Graves, Bethel Memorial Gardens, Franktown, Virginia (2), self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graves, Bethel Memorial Gardens, Franktown, Virginia, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wild Roots salon and the Rancho Relaxo, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John W Chandler House, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Royal Farms Food and Fuel - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 6, VA, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House in Willis Wharf, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Machipongo sunset and fishing shacks, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in Willis Wharf, Virginia, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking down towards the sea, Willis Wharf, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willis Wharf, shacks along the water, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leafy speefing in Belle Haven, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-12 10 03 16 View west along Virginia State Route 181 (King Street) at U.S. Route 13 (Lankford Highway) in Belle Haven Station, Accomack County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A pair of houses on the way into Belle Haven, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entering Belle Haven, Accomack County, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PHILLIPS HARDWARE CO. and other shops, Belle Haven, self, CC BY-SA 4.0
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