The town of Chincoteague is located in Accomack County in the Eastern Shore region of Virginia. The town is known worldwide for its wild ponies that were written about in the Marguerite Henry book - Misty of Chincoteague - as well as the movie of the same name.

Unparalleled Beauty

Chincoteague's annual Pony Penning & Auction is a popular event every July. "Saltwater cowboys" herd the ponies from Assateague Island, who then swim across the channel to Chincoteague Island. After the ponies rest awhile, they are again herded down Main Street to the Pony Pens, where they stay until the auction.

The Assateague Lighthouse is one of the most photographed in the nation, and the seafood on the island is fantastic!

Things To Do

See All

• Assateague Island National Seashore

  Tom's Cove Visitor Center, 8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Hooks and Feathers LTD

  7271 Jones Lane, East Side rd, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Two Aces Charters

  3320 Main St., Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

  Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Assateague Lighthouse

  Assateague Island, Richmond, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Waterfowl, Hunting & Fishing

  Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Assateague Explorer Pony Watching/Wildlife Cruises

  Curtis Merritt Harbor, Slip 14, Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Cruises and Nature Tours

  Chincoteague Town Dock, Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Daysail Charters

  Island Marina, 3801 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Linda J Charters

  Island Marina, 6209 Clark Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Pony Centre

  Chicken City Road, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• SouthEast Expeditions on Chincoteague

  6631 Maddox, VA, 23336

of See All

Places To Stay

See All

• Cedar Gables Seaside Inn

  P.O.Box 1006, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Sea Shell Motel

  3720 Willow St., Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Comfort Suites Chincoteague

  4195 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• The Lighthouse Inn

  4218 Main St., Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Island Getaways Vacation Rental Homes

  6378C Church street, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Watson House B&B

  4240 Main St, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Birchwood Motel Inc.

  3650 MAIN STREET, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Best Value Inn & Suites

  6151 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Ocean East Vacation Rentals

  6373 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Eagles Nest

  Creekside Cottage, 6395 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Cainey Hollow Log Cabin

  Creekside Cottage, 6395 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Sea Tag Lodge

  7486 East Side Drive, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

of See All

Where To Dine

See All

• Don's Seafood

  4113 Main, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Island Creamery

  6243 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• The Sea Shell Cafe

  7085 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• B Hive Eatery

  4114 Lankford Highway, New Church, VA, 23415

• Mallards Sidewalk Cafe

  23410 Front Street, Accomac, VA, 23301

• The Inn & Garden Cafe Restaurant

  145 Market Street, Onancock, VA, 23417

of See All