Wander around the quaint village of Chincoteague with its many gift boutiques, craft shops and restaurants. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce at 6733 Maddox Boulevard for brochures 757.336.6161.
Take a morning walk around Snow Goose Pool or hike the Isolated Atlantic Ocean Beaches and secluded Barrier Islands.
Visit the wild & undeveloped Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to see the Assateague Lighthouse in operation since 1867, wild ponies and some great hiking & nature trails.
See shellfish and waterman exhibits at the Oyster & Maritime Museum or mariners exhibits, waterfowl art and decoys at the Refuge Waterfowl Museum.
Visit a high-tech museum of aeronautical and space exhibits at the NASA Wallops Visitors Center on Wallops Island.
Go kayaking on the Eastern Shore of Virginia backwaters. Rent a Two-person Kayak, Canoe, Pontoon Boat or join a guided Eco-Tour. Hop aboard a local Narrated Sightseeing or Sunset Champagne Cruise or a Wildlife Tour.
Rent a couple of bikes and explore the 37 miles of beaches and dunes at the Assateague Island National Seashore.
Enjoy a movie at the Island Roxie Theatre.
TANGIER ISLAND
Visit this small waterman's village, known as "Soft Shell Capitol of the World". Only accessible by boat. Catch a cruise to Tangier Island at the Onancock Town Wharf.
Stroll the beach and rent a Bike or Golf Cart to explore the island.
Have lunch at The Chesapeake House or Fisherman's Corner and stop in the gift shops on Main Street.
ACCOMACK COUNTY
Take a Driving Tour of the Barrier Islands and Small Fishing Villages along the 70 mile long peninsula forming the Eastern Shore.
Take the walking tour of Onancock to see the 300-year-old town's historic buildings including Hopkins & Bros. Store and the Kerr Place, a 1799 historical mansion and museum.
Pick up a walking tour brochure and tour the historic Colonial downtown area of Accomack and the Debtor's Prison.
Stop by the restored Victorian town of Parksley and see exhibits and railway artifacts at the Eastern Shore Railway Museum.
Visit the Stoney Point Decoy Factory in Oak Hall.
See bronze statues of wildlife and waterfowl at the Turner Sculpture Museum & Foundry in Melfa.
See the small scenic fishing village of Wachapreague and take a kayaking excursion or charter a fishing boat.
Festivals & Events
March - Eastern Decoy + Art Festival, Chincoteague.
April - Historic Garden Week, Eastern Shore.
May - Annual Seafood Festival, Chincoteague.
May - Blessing of the Fleet, Chincoteague.
June - Power Boat Regatta, Chincoteague.
July - Pony Penning & Auction, Chincoteague.
Sept. - Chincoteague Decoy Carvers Show.
Fall - Eastern Shore Harvestfest, Various.
Oct. - Annual Oyster Festival, Chincoteague.
Nov. - Waterfowl Week & Show, Chincoteague.
March - Eastern Decoy + Art Festival, Chincoteague.