7 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Chincoteague Island side-trips: Blue Crab Bay Co. (in Melfa), Crisfield (Crisfield Heritage Foundation & Janes Island State Park) and Cape Charles (Stage Door Gallery, Cape Charles Beach, &more). Spend the 11th (Sun) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague, go on a hair-raising tour with Chesapeake Ghost Walks, and visit a coastal fixture at Assateague Lighthouse.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chincoteague Island trip planner.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 72°F.