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Unparalleled Beauty

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.

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!