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.

Shop till you drop at Tryfan Gallery and Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine. Get a sense of the local culture at Museum of Chincoteague and Choptank River Lighthouse. Explore Chincoteague Island's surroundings by going to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (in Cambridge), Salisbury (Pemberton Historical Park & Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art) and Cape Charles Beach (in Cape Charles). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Boxwood Gardens, visit a coastal fixture at Assateague Lighthouse, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Chincoteague Island travel planner.

In October in Chincoteague Island, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.