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Activities

Come enjoy Chincoteague’s many outdoor activities. Whether you’re on land or water, the natural beauty of the island is one thing you don’t want to miss!

I-Spy with my little eye…the lighthouse! Enjoy the scenic views from the many walking and biking trails on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Enjoy a day on the water with one of our many charter boat captains who have something for every fishing lover!

Rent a kayak or take a guided tour through our beautiful channels and explore the natural beauty of Chincoteague and Assateague.

All aboard! Take a ride on The Pony Express trolley in the evenings for just 25 cents.

Embrace the natural beauty of the island through art. Whether you’re a painter, carver, or observer, the island is home to many talented artists who are inspired by the beauty of Chincoteague.

Come on down to Church Street every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm and check out some local produce, art, and more at the Farmer’s Market.

Enjoy crabbing and fishing at our public parks and docks!

Enjoy a beautiful bike ride around the island. Either bring your own or rent from one of our many bike rental locations!

Explore the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and capture that perfect photo!

Feel like a kid again at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival. Learn more.

Find your favorite ride, game, or bite to eat at the annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival!

Celebrate the 4th of July on Chincoteague Island with our beautiful fireworks display.

Photo credit: Brian Shotwell

Assateague Island

Assateague Island is home to the most beautiful wildlife and ocean views on the Eastern Shore. Explorable on foot, bike, by kayak, or in your car, there is no shortage of beautiful views on the island.

Enjoy the grasses and sand of the National Seashore.

The Assateague Lighthouse is a staple of the island. Since 1867, the lighthouse has been a beacon to Chincoteague and Assateague.

Explore the many channels and marsh on a kayak.

You never know what will drift ashore from the ocean!

Enjoy the ocean breeze and sunshine any day at the National Seashore.

Bring your shovel and pail and build a sandcastle

Stroll along miles of beautiful seashore with your favorite people.

Rent or bring a kayak to see beautiful landscapes and wildlife.

See and hear the ocean all at once!

Beautiful views aren’t just limited to the beach! Check out the forests and marsh grass that makes up the island.

See the beautiful sunrise over the ocean.

Stake out a spot and enjoy a peaceful beach day all along the coast line.

Look up in the trees for a glimpse of some of the unique wildlife on the refuge.

Catch a glimpse of history with the lighthouse and other buildings on the island.

Climb up 175 steps to the top of the lighthouse!

Get your toes wet on our miles of national seashore!

See what you can create in the sand on miles of our shore!

Take a stroll along the peaceful coastline.

Look out over the marsh and see how many different types of wildlife you can see!

Enjoy several miles of beautiful nature trails.

Enjoy all of the beauty that grows on Assateague.

These shells are just a few of all of the beauty that washes up on our shores. Take a stroll and see what you can find!

Birds

Chincoteague is for bird lovers! Come see all the island has to offer from piping plovers to herons!

Photo credit: Ryan Walker

Chincoteague Oyster Festival

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Get creative enter the Best Decorated Space Contest! There is a great basket of prizes awaiting the winners….and of course bragging rights!

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Chincoteague Seafood Festival

The Chincoteague Seafood Festival is an annual spring tradition held to promote the seafood industry on Virginia's Eastern Shore. It offers fresh, local seafood and will include exciting offerings and signature dishes from local restaurants as well as old and new Eastern Shore favorites prepared by famous festival cooks, volunteers, and professionals.

Indulge on little neck clams, a long-time festival staple, along with raw oysters and clams, clam fritters and strips, single fried oysters, fried fish, steamed shrimp, clam chowder, appetizers, salad bar, grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, Boardwalk fries, hush puppies, and cornbread.

Learn more about the Chincoteague Seafood Festival.

Fresh, local seafood will tempt your tastebuds.

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The Chincoteague Seafood Festival features Hospitality and Vendor Spaces as well as an Arts and Crafts Tent.

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Downtown

Enjoy a stroll through Robert Reed Downtown Park and see our LOVE chairs!

Park your bike and catch a movie at our historic Island Theatre.

Take a stroll down our brick path and observe the historical buildings.

See the Misty Statue complete with a plaque and labeled bricks commemorating her life and other famous ponies of the island.

Fall in LOVE with our island at our large Adirondack chairs!

Check out the beautiful plants and fountain outside of the Island Library.

We are open! Check out our many shops on Main Street to find local treasures and gifts.

Snap a picture on the LOVE chairs!

Park your bike and look over the channel from any of the public docks downtown.

Take a stroll down our brick roads and see all that the downtown area has to offer.

Check out Misty’s hoofprints outside of the Island Theatre!

Dive into a good book from our book stores and library!

Ponies and Pony Swim

Come see the famous Chincoteague ponies and the Saltwater Cowboys year-round on Assateague. Join us during the last week of July for Pony Penning to see events such as the Beach Walk, the Round Up, the auction, and the famous Pony Swim!