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 Nature & Wildlife Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Chincoteague Island side-trips: Delmarva Discovery Center (in Pocomoke City), Crisfield (Janes Island State Park & Somers Cove Marina) and Snow Hill (Pocomoke River State Park, Furnace Town Living Heritage Village, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague, enjoy the sea views from Assateague Lighthouse, and have some family-friendly fun at Surfside Golf.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Chincoteague Island day trip tool.

Expect a daytime high around 84°F in August, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.