Best 40 things to do in Chincoteague Island, VA

Paddle Assateague backwaters with hands-on wildlife discovery

Rent a bike for 6 hours near Assateague Island National Seashore

Cruise Chincoteague and harvest clams and oysters along the way

Cruise the Chesapeake Bay and explore Ewell at your own pace

Paddle Chincoteague waterways with a private-ramp launch

Paddle calm back bays with route guidance for the day

Bike options for adults, youth, and kids near Assateague Island

Sail the Chesapeake Bay for an afternoon exploring Smith Island

Rent a bike and ride Assateague’s protected paths

Pick up a bike at the Visitor Center for a 4-hour ride

A Chesapeake Bay seafood feast with traditional Smith Island flavors

Explore island back bays while searching for wild ponies and coastal wildlife

Explore island waterways, pony habitat, and local history from the water

See Assateague Lighthouse and look for ponies on a private island cruise

Spacious pontoon cruise with island views and onboard restrooms

Rent a bike for 6 hours near Assateague Island National Seashore

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

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe from open to close near Assateague Island

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

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

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

Search for Chincoteague ponies and coastal wildlife by boat