About this city
Chincoteague is a picturesque resort town located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, situated entirely on Chincoteague Island. It serves as the primary gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on neighboring Assateague Island, famous worldwide for its herds of wild Chincoteague Ponies. The town's historical roots are deeply embedded in oyster harvesting, commercial fishing, and maritime trade, which have successfully evolved into a thriving eco-tourism and hospitality economy that carefully preserves its serene, old-fashioned fishing village charm.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
See the wild ponies and migrate birds at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, relax on the pristine Atlantic shores of Assateague Beach, climb the historic Assateague Lighthouse, and sample fresh local oysters downtown.
