| planning a family vacation along the USA east coast, | | | | Sharing the island is Assateague National Sea Shore |
| one of the destinations worth considering is | | | | and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The |
| Chincoteague Island Virginia. This beautiful island is | | | | Refuge is one of the most popular USA, especially |
| located within a few hours of Baltimore, Washington | | | | among bird watchers. Ducks, geese, swans, egrets, |
| DC or Norfolk Virginia. Located on the eastern shore | | | | herons, and dozens of other shorebirds are seen |
| of Virginia, Chincoteague Island is easy to reach and | | | | here. Upon entering the refuge, Birdwatchers can |
| a relatively inexpensive vacation resort. | | | | check in at the visitors center, then make the short |
| Chincoteague Island has something for every | | | | drive to the beach, explore the seashore and hike |
| member of the family. The island is best known for | | | | the many trails. Of particular interest to birders is the |
| its wild ponies, made famous by the novels "Misty of | | | | Wildlife Loop, which leads thru forest, marsh, and the |
| Chincoteague", "Stormy" and others. Also famous for | | | | lagoon. |
| it's seafood, Chincoteague is home to excellent local | | | | Beach lovers will find beautiful sandy beaches, both |
| oysters, clams, flounder and other delicacies. | | | | on the oceanside and along Tom's cove. Visitors can |
| Families can spend time together, as well as find | | | | swim, sunbathe, walk the beaches, search for shells, |
| activities for any member of the group. Men might | | | | and spot wild ponies on the beach and porpoises in |
| enjoy local fishing while ladies explore the shops and | | | | the ocean. |
| boutiques. Kids will be delighted to see and touch local | | | | Anglers will find Chincoteague to be a good place to |
| wild ponies, swim at the sandy beaches or enjoy | | | | take a fishing vacation. There is surf fishing, pier |
| miniature golf or a scooter rental. | | | | fishing, flounder fishing, deep sea fishing, crabbing, |
| Downtown Chincoteague is a mix of art, clothing, | | | | clamming and more. The waters are also a great |
| restaurants and specialty food shops. Artists display | | | | place to powerboat, sail, jet ski or kayak. |
| every manner of nautical art, including decoys, wildlife | | | | The combination of small town atmosphere, local art, |
| carvings, sculpture, pottery, photographs, paintings | | | | recreation, scenery, abundant wildlife and great |
| and more. | | | | beaches make this among the best values in family |
| Minutes from Chincoteague is Assateague Island. | | | | vacations along the eastern seaboard. |