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.

Family-friendly places like Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Nature & Wildlife Tours will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Delmarva Discovery Center (in Pocomoke City), Chesapeake Ghost Walks (in Marion Station) and Boxwood Gardens (in Princess Anne). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Salisbury Zoo, get outside with Donald J. Leonard, stop by MamerSass, and examine the collection at Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.

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In December, daytime highs in Chincoteague Island are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F.