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20 Best and Fun Things To Do In Chincoteague, Virginia


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Are you tired of the congested beaches and boardwalks of big city beach resorts? Chincoteague could be the place for you!

Here, there are no high-rise buildings, traffic jams, or bustling crowds to spoil the views, only quiet beaches and a relaxed atmosphere to put you in the holiday mood.

That being said, you will still find plenty of things to keep you busy during your stay here! From tackling the aerial adventure course at the Iron Pony Adventure Park to hiking, biking, and fishing, Chincoteague has something for everyone!

It’s also home to the Assateague Island National Seashore, where herds of wild ponies roam freely along the beach.

Camping facilities are also available in a demarcated area on the beach for those who want to spend a night or two in this tranquil setting.

Looking for more ideas? Keep reading for a list of additional attractions and activities below

The 20 Most Popular Things To Do In Chincoteague, Virginia

20. Swan Cove Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Swan Cove Trail Chincoteague VA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/maryland-national-parks/assateague-island-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/assateague-island-national-seashore-hiking-trails/assateague-island-national-seashore-virginia-hiking-trails/assateague-island-national-seashore-swan-cove-trail/

19. Chincoteague Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 8274 Beach Access Road Chincoteague VA

18. Toms Cove

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

17. Spider’s Explorer

5.0 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 3801 South Main St Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 990 4242

Web Address:   http://chincoteaguespider.com/

16. Bivalve Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: Woodland Trail Chincoteague VA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/maryland-national-parks/assateague-island-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/assateague-island-national-seashore-hiking-trails/assateague-island-national-seashore-virginia-hiking-trails/assateague-island-national-seashore-bivalve-trail/

15. Chincoteague Bay Field Station

4.7 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: 34001 Mill Dam Road Wallops Island VA

Tel:  757 824 5636

Web Address:   http://cbfieldstation.org/

14. Chincoteague Island Waterman’s Memorial

4.8 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

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Location: Chincoteague VA

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/watermansproject

13. Island Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: Hallie Whealton Smith Dr Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 6519

Web Address:   https://chincoteague-va.gov/citizens/recreation

12. Captain Timothy Hill House

4.7 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: 5122 Main Street Chincoteague VA

Tel:  914 589 7733

Web Address:   http://captaintimothyhillhouse.com/Home.html

11. Funland Amusements

4.4 ★★★★☆ (161 reviews)

Location: 6528 Maddox Blvd Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 5420

Web Address:   http://gotofunland.com/

10. Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (507 reviews)

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Location: 7470 Memorial Park Dr Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 6519

Web Address:   http://chincoteague-va.gov/

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9. Piney Island

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

8. Chincoteague Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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7. Maui Jack’s Waterpark

4.4 ★★★★☆ (289 reviews)

Location: 6742 Maddox Blvd Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 1800

Web Address:   https://mauijacks.com/

6. Assateague Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (337 reviews)

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5. Assateague Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (366 reviews)

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Location: Assateague Island National Seashore Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 3696

Web Address:   https://assateagueisland.com/lighthouse/lighthouse_info.htm

4. Museum of Chincoteague Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (373 reviews)

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Location: 7125 Maddox Blvd Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 6117

Web Address:   http://chincoteaguemuseum.com/

3. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,173 reviews)

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Location: Building J20 Route 175 Chincoteague Road Wallops Island VA

Tel:  757 824 1404

Web Address:   https://nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

2. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,009 reviews)

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Location: 8231 Beach Road Chincoteague VA

Tel:  757 336 6122

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/

1. Assateague Island National Seashore

4.8 ★★★★★ (8,593 reviews)

Location: 7206 National Seashore Ln Berlin MD

Tel:  443 614 3547

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/asis

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Chincoteague, Virginia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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