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Visit Chincoteague - Our Recommendations

Things to do

Seeing the Ponies

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.

Boating

During your stay there is a designated boat slip assigned to unit 22. There is also trailer storage at the back of the parking lot that is open to guest during their stay. 


There are 5 boat ramps on the island with 2 being located on the same road as the condo. You can find a map for the boat slips by following the below link. Boat Ramp Map

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center

Gift shop, learn about up coming rocket launches and much more


It is an amazing experience to see the launch in person.

https://www.nasa.gov/wallops-launch-schedule/

Fishing

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: 

License Information


Find information on what is running during your stay here:

Fishing Report


The Carnival

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. 

Surfside Golf

Our favorite place to play mini golf

Museum of Chincoteague Island

Learn more about the history of Chincoteague Island and how the ponies ended up on Assateague Island.

Island Creamery

Top 10 in the country for ice cream! Line gets long but worth the wait.

The Bike Depot

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.

Ranger Guided Programs

Visit or call for more information, great for kids

Toms Cove Visitor Center
8586 Beach Road
Chincoteague, VA 23336
410-641-1441 (press 2) 

Crabbing

  • Crab off the dock with pull traps
  • Drop crab traps off the dock and retrieve when you are hungry
  • Use hand lines on Assateague with chicken legs (using traps is illegal on Assateague) 

Daisey's Island Cruises

Tour between Assateague and Chincoteague to see the wild horses

Kayaking

Launch the kayaks right off our dock. It is very important to watch the currents they can become very strong at times.

Climb the Assateague Lighthouse

The lighthouse is free to climb, just don't forget your bug spray.

Wildlife Loop

3.25 mile wildlife loop biking all day but cars are not allowed until after 3pm

Maui Jack's Waterpark

Family friendly waterpark

Sundial Books

Our favorite little bookstore with new and used books

Chincoteague Island Outfitters LLC

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. 

Event Calendar

https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events

Our Favorite Restaurants

Steamers Restaurant & Sports Bar

 6251 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 2333 

Lily's Little Mexico

6700 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Sandy Pony Donuts

The line does get long, I suggest going early. We usually get 2-3 donuts per person. 

6276 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Captain Zack's Seafood

4422 Deep Hole Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

The Pearl

7452 East Side Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Bill's PRIME Seafood & Steaks

4040 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Don's Seafood Market & Restaurant

4113 Main St #2411, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Ropewalk Restaurant - Chincoteague

6262 Marlin Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Ray's Shanty

32157 Chincoteague Rd, New Church, VA 23415 

Famous Pizza & Sub Shop

6689 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Channel Bass Inn and Restaurant

6228 Church St, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

Gary Howard Seafood

Offers locally caught fresh seafood to cook at home

315 Deep Hole Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336 

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