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Jul 08
Chincoteague Ponies

Beautiful Land Across the Water: Chincoteague Island

Where to Wander: Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Chincoteague Ponies

Chincoteague Pony foal spotted with Daisey’s Island Cruises

Chincoteague Love Sign

The Chincoteague LOVE Chairs at the Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park

As you wind across the causeway to Chincoteague Island, it’s easy to see why it received the name “Beautiful Land Across the Water.”

Vibrant in every season and echoing with the sounds of over 300 species of birds and waterfowl, Chincoteague welcomes you to enjoy a simpler, slower pace of life.

Kayaks on Chincoteague

Kayaking with Assateague Adventures on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Chincoteague Lighthouse

The Assateague Lighthouse

Wander pristine beaches along the Atlantic’s coast and miles of nature trails on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Waterways around the Island and through the marsh are waiting to be explored by kayak or chartered cruise. Hop onboard a local boat or a dock to enjoy fishing, crabbing, or even digging for shellfish. Meet the world-famous Chincoteague Ponies with one of our incredible tour captains and learn their names, their stories, and what makes them so special. Museums and walking tours offer insight into the Island’s rich history and you can meet locals whose families have called the Island home for hundreds of years. Breathtaking sunrises from the beach and sunsets over the Chincoteague Bay are the perfect bookends to your day of adventures!
Chincoteague Rocket Launch

Rocket Launch viewed from a boat with Cowboy Cruise Company

Kayaking with Chincoteague Ponies

Kayaking by the Chincoteague Ponies with Assateague Explorer

Culinary roots run deep in the oyster and clam shoals surrounding the Island. Along with blue crabs, they are a favored fare year-round! Aqua-farmers produce delectable bivalves from the salty seaside waters and the catch of the day varies by the season. Dine on fresh seafood complimented by Eastern Shore grown veggies for an exceptional farm-to-table experience! Top it off with homemade ice cream or soft serve deliciousness at one of our premier ice cream shops!
Toms Cove Visitor Center Path

Trail from the Tom’s Cove Visitor Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Queens Sound Boat Ramp Sunset

Sunset from the Queen’s Sound Boat Ramp

Plan your road trip and experience this serene getaway located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Come for the day or stay the week! The small town charm will whisk you away to another time where the pace is slower, the fun is simpler, and the memories are priceless!
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Exploring the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge with Assateague Adventures

Toms Cove Visitor Center

Tom’s Cove Visitor Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Grab your Chincoteague guide, download the app, and plan your trip at visitciva.com.

This blog was written with information from the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Learn more and plan your trip to Chincoteague by visiting https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/.

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