Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Tours

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The community has put in lots of time and effort to conserve the natural environment at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Take some time out to enjoy this green space.

This nature reserve is often on the itineraries of travelers to Virginia. But Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge isn't the area's only highlight. Assateague Lighthouse, Maui Jack's Waterpark, and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park are some other recommended attractions close by.

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Reviews of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 4, 2019

You will have to pay to go to the horse beach across the bridge. It really is beautiful over there, and the horses line the road

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Sep 10, 2019

I saw photos and videos of the beach online before my trip..I am an avid horse lover..The videos show horses all around on the beach with the people..however..both times I went to the beach..there was not a horse in sight..People on the beach those days said when I asked about the horses replied "It's either hit or miss"..I was totally disappointed..the horses on the beach as advertised on their website was the reason I went there.. I drove through the "Park"..went around the "loop" also..only wildlife I saw was a couple of heron birds perched on trees..

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Sep 12, 2018

There was nothing there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 8, 2018

Bring bug spray but hotel was great and had some

5/5 - Excellent

Patricia
Sep 7, 2018

Refuge and beach are great. Town is quiet with nice shops. Good restaurants also.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 29, 2018

$20 to enter refuge but ticket good for all week.  Beautiful beach and view.  Take your own food if going to beach; cannot buy food there.  Take a boat trip to see the ponies.  Refuge has tour bus once daily but fills quickly.

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2.5 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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Waterfront Living at its finest on Chincoteague Island!
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Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!!
Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!!
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The Happy Crab - Waterfront on Chincoteague Island!
The Happy Crab - Waterfront on Chincoteague Island!
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