Beaches, seafood, and family fun…what’s not to love?
Here’s what to plan for your visit to this well-knownEast Coast gem.
This island has been home to generations of watermenpeople who make their living off the sea.
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Im what the natives call a come-over because I didnt grow up here.
Chincoteague has a way of captivating its visitors, and some make it a way of life.
For some quick and easy fun, fish or crab at Chincoteague Veteran’s Memorial Park.
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No individual license or permit is required on the pier.
Made famous by Marguerite Henry’s novelMisty of Chincoteague,this renowned festival is now a weeklong affair.
After a rest, the ponies parade to the carnival grounds for the evening.
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Her advice: “Slow down, and enjoy the town.
You’re on island time.”
Briny with a mellow flavor, they are an everyday delicacy here.
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Their small-batch ice cream and homemade waffle cones are a national phenomenon and an island treasure.
Go online to see dozens of daily flavors.
Miss Molly’s Inn is a Victorian bed-and-breakfast perched among the shops and restaurants on Main Street.
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Enjoy views of the working bay from the second-story deck, gourmet breakfast, and afternoon tea.
There’s also an on-site cafe for breakfasts, indoor and outdoor pools, and a full-service gym.
Slip out to the hotel’s private deck to watch the boats or view the sunset.
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This getaway gives travelers easy access to the island’s fun attractions and seasonal draws.
It is a coastal vacation, after all.
