Things to Do
Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man’s habitation.
Captain John Smith on Virginia’s
Eastern Shore, 1608
Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Chincoteague Island
Virginia’s Eastern Shore is situated between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Chesapeake Bay to the west. Surrounded by pristine beach, marsh and laced with waterways, the Shore affords a beautiful vista of pine and hardwood forests, with verdant farm fields and charming hamlets and towns. Chincoteague Island is nestled between Assateague Island -- home of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the world famous Chincoteague ponies -- and the mainland Eastern Shore.
A quaint fishing village, Chincoteague provides a chance to escape the everyday grind and enjoy nature. The island offers excellent birding, biking, hiking, kayaking, boating, hunting and fishing opportunities and a beautiful beach all within a picturesque slice of rural America... and all within a day’s drive of all major Mid-Atlantic cities.
Take note of special events in our area or just come enjoy our beautiful setting. If you need help planning your stay - just ask - we’d be happy to help!
Year round
- See wild birds, animals and ponies at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
- Relax on beautiful Assateague Island beach.
- Visit NASA Visitors Center and Wallops Flight Facility.
April-December
- Second Saturdays - an evening of shopping, art demonstrations, tastings and entertainment.
- Daisey's Cruises scenic boat tours has a National Park service permit wich allows them to operate tours within the Assateague Island National Seashore. Tours run April through November.
Easter
- Decoy Art Festival and Auction.
Easter through Thanksgiving
- Tour the Assateague Light House (built in 1867).
May
- Virginia’s Eastern Shore Seafood Festival (1st Wednesday).
- International Migratory Bird Celebration.
