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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• Marshland Charters and Outfitters

  4151 Division St., 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

• Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises & Expeditions

  6262 Marlin Dr, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Daysail Charters

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

• Chincoteague Waterfowl, Hunting & Fishing

  Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

  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

• Chincoteague Island

  6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Museum of Chincoteague Island

  7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• The Bike Depot & Beach Outfitters

  7058 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

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Places To Stay

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• Fairfield Inn & Suites Chincoteague Island

  3913 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Lovingly Restored 3 bedroom House in Chincoteague

  6284 Cropper Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Resort Realty Vacation Rentals

  6378 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Chincoteague Island Rentals

  6378-A Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Waterside Inn

  3761 Main St., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Channel Bass Inn Bed and Breakfast

  6228 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Miss Molly's Inn

  4141 Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• 1848 Island Manor House Bed and Breakfast

  4160 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Apple Tree in Chincoteague

  6185 Poplar Street, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Year of the Horse Inn

  3583 Main Street., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Sea Hawk Chincoteauge Island Virginia

  6250 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Rodeway Inn-Chincoteague Island

  6273 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

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Where To Dine

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• Island Creamery

  6243 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• The Sea Shell Cafe

  7085 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336

• Don's Seafood

  4113 Main, Chincoteague, 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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