Chincoteague

Chincoteague is a small island in Virginia where many families go throughout the summer for vacation. This island includes the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge located at the southern end of Assateague Island and is home to the famous Chincoteague wild ponies. There are plenty of fun things to do on the island.  Assateague Island has many nature related activities including spending the day at the beach or going on a 3.5 mile nature walk/bike ride. There are also educational indoor places to explore including the lighthouse, an educational and administrative center or the Toms Cove Visitor Center. On Chincoteague there are numerous entertaining places to play including a water-theme park, mini golf places and Funland. You will also never be hungry with options of eating at The Island creamery, Famous Pizza, Smokey’s BBQ, Steamers Restaurant, Main Street Shop Coffee House or  Amarin coffee, just to name a few. Funland has activities such as: Go karts, bungee trampoline, rock wall climbing, mini golf and water bumper cars. Smokey’s has many options on food and have games like, corn hole, tetherball, hoola-hoops, ring toss, a bounce house and a ladder toss game. You will never be bored on this Island during your family vacation.