Best 39 things to do in Chincoteague Island, VA

Escape the crowds with flexible rides to a secluded Assateague beach

Walk Chincoteague’s history and birdwatching spots with a local guide

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe and explore Assateague’s back bays at your own pace

Rent a bike for 4 hours with pickup at the Bayside Drive stand

Pick up a bike at the Visitor Center and ride for 2 hours

Explore Assateague’s back bays and search for wild ponies by boat

Cruise Chincoteague’s back bays in search of wild ponies and coastal wildlife

Explore remote marshlands while searching for ponies, native birds, and dolphins

Paddle Assateague Channel at your own pace for a full day on the water

Cruise the back side of Assateague to spot wild ponies and coastal wildlife

Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for 4 hours at the Bayside stand

Cruise Chincoteague Bay at sunset on a private luxury pontoon

Private 1.5-hour sunset cruise around Chincoteague Island for up to 6

Ride a guided jet ski eco tour around Chincoteague and Assateague

See the Pony Swim from a comfortable pontoon boat