10 Fun Attractions in Chincoteague Town, Chincoteague, Virginia

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10 Fun Attractions in Chincoteague Town

10 Fun Attractions in Chincoteague Town, Chincoteague, Virginia

Exploring Chincoteague town in Virginia is my post-pandemic escape in May. The island features a historic Main Street, wharf-side restaurants, a wildlife refuge, and a national seashore. Plus it is the home of Misty the Pony! If you are looking for a beach town with high rises and 24/7 activity, Chincoteague will bore you.

Chincoteague is a barrier island in Virginia in a region known as Chesapeake Country. It is a 3-hour drive from Washington DC. But judging by the license plates that I scan in my hotel’s parking lot, it draws guests from up and down the East Coast of the United States. Chincoteague perfectly matches my WANDERLOVE during this pandemic. It feels safe yet FUN.

This is a town where I can purposely dial down the energy and relax. There is an island rhythm that invites you to slow down and notice. Scanning reviews on Roadsideamerica.com, I delight that other visitors purposely choose a backroads-of-America type vacation.

“I loved the book and I love the island. It is not Disney World or Ocean City; it is best for families who have read the book, and like a more nature-type of vacation.” - Bethlovestravel ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Fun Attractions in Chincoteague Town
Guide Location: USA » Chincoteague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Teresa Markle
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Main Street
  • Island Library
  • Main Street Coffee House
  • Sundial Books
  • Miss Molly’s Inn
  • Island Theatre
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
  • Assateague Lighthouse
  • Chincoteague Museum
  • Captain Timothy Hill House