The Ponies can be seen from the deck! We even provide binoculars.
There are two roundups each year in Aril and October which is a great time to see the ponies up close besides from the July Pony Swim.
You are also able to kayak from the dock to the ponies depending where they are on the island and the tides.
Ponies can be seen from your car on Assateague Island. The ponies do move around quite a bit so they will be in different areas each day.
Gift shop, learn about up coming rocket launches and much more
It is an amazing experience to see the launch in person
Chincoteague is a great place to fish.
You can fish off the dock, with a boat, via charter, or even from the Assateague Beach.
Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle is a great place to get everything you need. They will also share with you what is biting and what bait to use.
Find information on Fishing Licenses here:
Find information on what is running during your stay here:
The Chincoteague Carnival is a lot of fun for the whole family. The Carnival opens the Friday before 4th of July and stays open until the Saturday after The Pony Swim.
The Carnival offers rides, games, raffles, food, live music, and BINGO which is our favorite.
Our favorite place to play mini golf
Learn more about the history of Chincoteague Island and how the ponies ended up on Assateague Island.
Top 10 in the country for ice cream! Line gets long but worth the wait.
Feed the horses and rent a set of wheels to explore Assateague Island. This is the closest bike rental spot to Assateague, making it easy to bike over the bridge.
Visit or call for more information, great for kids
Toms Cove Visitor Center
8586 Beach Road
Chincoteague, VA 23336
410-641-1441 (press 2)
Tour between Assateague and Chincoteague to see the wild horses
Launch the kayaks right off our dock. It is very important to watch the currents they can become very strong at times.
The lighthouse is free to climb, just don't forget your bug spray.
3.25 mile wildlife loop biking all day but cars are not allowed until after 3pm
Family friendly waterpark
Our favorite little bookstore with new and used books
Great for rental equipment right down the road: Boogie Boards, Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, Beach Carts, Cornhole Boards, SUPs, Surfboards, Cabanas, Kayaks, Clamming Kits, Seafood Steamers, Crab Pots, Coolers
They also sell cheap bait for crab traps.
6251 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 2333
6700 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
The line does get long, I suggest going early. We usually get 2-3 donuts per person.
6276 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
4422 Deep Hole Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
7452 East Side Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
4040 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336
4113 Main St #2411, Chincoteague, VA 23336
6262 Marlin Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
32157 Chincoteague Rd, New Church, VA 23415
6689 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
6228 Church St, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Offers locally caught fresh seafood to cook at home
315 Deep Hole Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
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