3 days in Chincoteague Island Itinerary

Famous for a wild breed of horses--Chincoteague Ponies--Chincoteague Island embraces the mystery of some of North America’s oldest inhabitants.

Attractions like Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Boat Tours & Water Sports make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Chincoteague Island side-trips: Cape Charles (Cape Charles Beach & Stage Door Gallery) and Salisbury Zoo (in Salisbury). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague, have some family-friendly fun at Surfside Golf, and grab your bike and head to Bike Depot.

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Princeton to Chincoteague Island is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Chincoteague Island are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.