Best 69 things to do in Chincoteague, VA

Cruise Chincoteague waters and look for bottlenose dolphins (1.5–2 hours)

Paddle from Chincoteague to Assateague to look for wild ponies and lighthouse views

Paddle tidal waters at sunset while looking for Assateague’s wild ponies

Paddle Assateague waterways while looking for wild ponies and refuge wildlife

Paddle serene waters with an expert guide

Paddle Assateague waterways and look for wild ponies with a guide

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

Paddle into dusk with lighthouse views and chances to spot wild ponies

Watch coastal marshes glow as evening settles over Virginia's barrier islands

Scan Chincoteague’s coastal marshes for eagles, herons and migratory shorebirds

Paddle remote refuge waterways with a guide and look for ponies and coastal birds

Paddle Chincoteague waterways with a private-ramp launch

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

Cruise Chincoteague Bay at golden hour on a private luxury pontoon

Take the helm for a sunset cruise across Chincoteague Bay

Captain your own shaded pontoon for a flexible day on the bay

Take the helm for fishing, beach stops, and back-bay cruising

Two decks, a waterslide, and room to make Chincoteague Bay your own

Sunset views, two decks, and a waterslide for your private bay outing

Dig clams, pull oyster cages, and learn to shuck on an interactive aquafarm tour

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

Cruise at sunset to spot Assateague ponies and coastal wildlife

Cruise to Chincoteague pony grazing pastures with a 50% refund if you don’t spot ponies

Harvest local shellfish and look for pony herds on a full-island cruise