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Wild ponies, a striped lighthouse and quiet marsh trails make this small Virginia island town an easy escape.
Look for the famous Chincoteague ponies and plenty of waterfowl across this 14,000-acre refuge on the Virginia side of Assateague Island.
Fish for saltwater species with a valid license, swim in the surf or just walk the shoreline of this barrier island.
Drive into the wildlife refuge to see this red-and-white striped lighthouse, roughly 140 feet tall and still guiding boats.
Look for wild horses trotting along the sand and, at low tide, for clams and shells washed ashore.
Visit a wooden house from 1800 on the National Register of Historic Places, saved from demolition and moved here in 1980.
Join Captain Spider on a small-boat tour of the waterways around Chincoteague and Assateague. Seating is limited, so plan ahead.
Stop in for a casual game of bowling with friends and family. There is also a video arcade and a snack bar on Willow Street.
Ten minutes away on Wallops Island, see sounding rockets and aircraft exhibits, then wander the outdoor rocket garden.
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