8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Chincoteague Island: Snow Hill (Furnace Town Living Heritage Village, Julia A. Purnell Museum, &more), Crisfield (Janes Island State Park & Somers Cove Marina) and Delmarva Discovery Center (in Pocomoke City). The adventure continues: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, visit a coastal fixture at Assateague Lighthouse, get outside with Donald J. Leonard, and contemplate the long history of Captain Timothy Hill House.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Chincoteague Island trip site.

In July, daytime highs in Chincoteague Island are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.