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.

Kids will enjoy Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Charles Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chincoteague Island: Salisbury (Pemberton Historical Park, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, &more), Cambridge (Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge & Choptank River Lighthouse) and Kiptopeke State Park (in Cape Charles). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague, get your game on at Funland Amusements, contemplate the waterfront views at Pocomoke River State Park, and get outside with Donald J. Leonard.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Chincoteague Island journey maker tool.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.