4 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chincoteague Island: Blue Crab Bay Co. (in Melfa), Salisbury (Salisbury Zoo & Ben's Red Swings Community Playground) and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (in Cambridge). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague, don't miss a visit to Stage Door Gallery, kick back and relax at Cape Charles Beach, and immerse yourself in nature at Kiptopeke State Park.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Chincoteague Island road trip planning tool.

In June, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.