Whether
you're planning a Chincoteague family vacation, a business
trip or a divinely romantic getaway, the Quality Inn of Chincoteague
offers the perfect setting for whatever occasion brings you
to our islands.
Unparalleled
Beauty
Located
on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Chincoteague is known worldwide
for its wild ponies that were written about in the Marguerite
Henry book - Misty of Chincoteague - as well as the movie
of the same name.
Assateague
National Seashore: Assateague Island boasts more
than 37 miles of the most beautiful beaches found on the entire
East Coast. Laze your days away on the pristine white sand,
and walk the picturesque coastline searching for some of the
most perfect seashells only found on these unspoiled beaches.
You can purchase an ORV permit, and access the lower hook
of Assateague Beach. You can take advantage of interactive
programs such as, Surf Fishing Demonstrations, Nature's Nursery
- The Salt Marsh, Beach Campfires, and Surf Rescue Demonstrations.
The Assateague Lighthouse is one of the most photographed
in the nation.
Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge: Explore the Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge, world famous for the Chincoteague
wild Ponies, and take in all the spectacular views. The Refuge
offers an Interpretive Program Schedule, including bird watching,
the history of Lighthouses, evening walks, and the fragile
Eco-system of the land. Bird watchers will be delighted to
find that the refuge is home to over 260 species of birds
and waterfowl.
Oyster
& Maritime Museum: The Oyster and Maritime Museum
is rich in history and maritime lore of the present, and days
gone by. Various exhibits, including the original prismatic
lighthouse lens make for a must see attraction. 7125 Maddox
Blvd, 757-336-6117
Memorial
Park: Located on East Side Drive, Memorial Park offers
playground equipment, Tennis and Basketball Courts, and a
fishing dock overlooking Assateague Channel. There is also
a boat ramp located here.
Chincoteague's annual Pony Penning & Auction is a popular
event every July. "Saltwater cowboys" herd the ponies
from Assateague Island, who then swim across the channel to
Chincoteague Island. After the ponies rest awhile, they are
again herded down Main Street to the pony corrals, where they
stay until the auction.
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