Chincoteague Island Vacation Paradise

Just a short drive off Virginia's Eastern Shore lies antumble along the pristine sands. Spend as much time
island so stunning that its seven mile length is theas you like exploring the solitude of Assateague's
vacation destination for more than one million annualprotected waterways by kayak, canoe, or nature
visitors, each one of whom arrives to enjoy a taste ofcruise. Cast your line from a deep sea charter for
Paradise. Chincoteague's Island natural beauty, coastalmarlin and other great gamefish, or dig for a supper of
charm, and Southern down-home hospitality are whatlegendary Chincoteague "Lil Nik" clams.
draw them from around the globe to this small placeStep into the Eastern Shore of yesteryear by
big in romance and tradition. If you decide to take areserving your accommodations at one of
page from their travel itineraries, you'll soon understandChinctcoteagues' exceptional 19th century bed and
how easy it is to succumb to the spell ofbreakfasts, one of which was built before the
Chincoteague. That same spell has captivated theChincoteague Islanders displayed their characteristic
Chincoteague colony of artists, who do their best toindependence by remaining loyal to the Union during the
capture the spirit and substance of life on their belovedCivil War. Drift off to sleep and awaken again to the
island in paint, sculpture, glass, metal, and wood.gentle whispers of the surf and the island breezes, and
Chincoteague Island can be your stepping stone to thestart your day's adventure with a breakfast of
undeveloped wilds of Assateague Island, the 37-milemouthwatering Southern delicacies.
barrier island to its east which for millennia hasTake time to mingle with the local artisans and
protected Chincoteague from the worst of theshopkeepers. View the ceiling mural at wood carver
Atlantic's legendary gales. Assateague is where you'llJay Cherrix' Sistine Shed, as well as his life-size
find the world-famous ponies of Chincoteague runningsculpture of a Chincoteague pony foal. Get up close
free.and personal with Chincoteague's marine life at the
The Chincoteague ponies, except during Pony PenningIsland Aquarium where the touch tank will give you a
Weekend, spend their days happily grazing and sunninghands-on introduction to both fish and shellfish.
in and along the marshes, forests, and beaches of theExperience the shellfish in a different way by lunching
Chincoteague Island National Wildlife Refuge at theon clam chowder or crab cakes at one of
southern end of Assateague. They share their territoryChincoteague's several outstanding seafood
the over three hundred different migratory bird speciesrestaurants. Follow lunch by crossing to Assateague
which make Chincoteague and Assateague the bestIsland on a rented bike for some wildlife viewing on the
bird-watching haunts on the entire Atlantic Flyway.Wildlife Refuge's loops. Put the perfect ending on your
You won't understand why the ancient Algonquinday in Paradise by boarding Captain Barry's
Indians named Chincoteague "The Beautiful Landchampagne evening cruise. You'll be entertained with
across the Waters" until you've witnessed the sunthe Captain's encyclopedic knowledge of
setting across its marshes or stood on theChincoteague history and enchanted by the sight of
Assateague shore at dawn as the Atlantic wavesthe sun setting on Chincoteague Bay!