Living in Greenbackville, VA

Offering private golf and yacht clubs, golf courses, and boat slips, the Greenbackville neighborhood attracts people interested in golf, boating, yachting, and fishing. Opportunities for other outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, crabbing, and kayaking are also aplenty in Greenbackville. Accomack County has two concrete boat ramps for public use, with rental slips and parking, at the Greenbackville Harbor.

The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, a 14,000-acre preserve on Assateague Island containing many species of wildlife and plants, is approximately 21 miles away from Greenbackville. It is a great place to enjoy fishing, hunting, and photography. You can also observe and learn more about wildlife in its natural habitat. Another interesting attraction on the island is the Museum of Chincoteague, which has exhibits and information on maritime history and the famous wild Chincoteague ponies.

The culinary scene in Greenbackville and its neighboring communities leans heavily toward fresh seafood, with options ranging from family-friendly crab shacks to romantic white-tablecloth restaurants, most with waterfront views. Other types of cuisine available include Vietnamese and classic barbecue, and you'll also discover pastry and ice cream shops to indulge your sweet tooth.

Luxury homes, condos, cottages, and vacation homes are all part of the Greenbackville real estate scene. Many of the homes for sale in Greenbackville have the added allure of being in waterfront areas.

Greenbackville provides easy access to the State Line Road and is only 2 miles from Stockton, MD. One of Maryland's famed tourist towns,  Ocean City, is about 40 miles up the coast form Greenbackville. Within Greenbackville itself, the street names express the residents' connection to the sea, like Captain's Corridor, Mutiny Drive, Starboard Street, and Scimitar Way, for example. All in all, Greenbackville is a charming community with much to offer those who seek a seaside life.