The town of Chincoteague Island 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

Visit the Shore's sister islands of Chincoteague and Assateague. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge includes more than 14,000 acres of marshland, beaches and dunes. Wildlife is abundant here  ̶  majestic waterfowl dive for fish alongside the legendary wild ponies. Tom's Cove's beautiful view of the Assateague Lighthouse is set against expansive marshland. Access the 37-mile Assateague National Seashore in Virginia from beachside parking or a paved bicycle trail. In addition to maintaining one of the last undeveloped beaches on the East Coast, Assateague National Seashore operates two visitor centers and miles of hiking trails. Visit in July for the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction, where saltwater cowboys round up the ponies and swim them across a channel from Assateague to Chincoteague. Broaden the experience by enjoying the charm of delightful resort hotels, B&B's and restaurants that serve locally caught seafood.  Eco-tours and island cruises, camping, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, bicycling and family sporting activities add to the fun. Shop for local paintings and decoy carvings and take in musical performances, theater and film out of doors or in a renovated 1920 movie house where you can see the hoof prints of equine film star Misty in the entrance sidewalk.

Things To Do

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• Hooks and Feathers LTD

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

• Two Aces Charters

  3320 Main St., Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Assateague Island National Seashore

  8586 Beach Rd., 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

• Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises & Expeditions

  6262 Marlin Dr, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Cruises and Nature Tours

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

• Assateague Explorer Pony Watching/Wildlife Cruises

  Curtis Merritt Harbor, Slip 14, 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

• Marshland Charters and Outfitters

  4151 Division St., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

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Places To Stay

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• 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

• Sea Tag Lodge

  7486 East Side Drive, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Vacation Rentals on Deep Hole Creek

  5454 Deep Hole Road, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

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Where To Dine

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• 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

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