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

4.7
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5 - Excellent 74%
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4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

There was nothing there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Bring bug spray but hotel was great and had some

5/5 - Excellent

Patricia

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

$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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Waterside Inn

Waterside Inn

2 out of 5
3761 Main St, Chincoteague, VA
Waterside Inn
Refuge Inn

Refuge Inn

3 out of 5
7058 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague, VA
Refuge Inn
Chincoteague Inn

Chincoteague Inn

2 out of 5
4417 Deep Hole Road, Chincoteague, VA
Chincoteague Inn
Key West Cottages

Key West Cottages

3 out of 5
4251 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA
Key West Cottages
Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island

Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island

2.5 out of 5
7105 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, VA
Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island
Comfort Suites Chincoteague Island Bayfront Resort

Comfort Suites Chincoteague Island Bayfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
4195 Main St, Chincoteague, VA
Comfort Suites Chincoteague Island Bayfront Resort
Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3801 Main St, Chincoteague, VA
Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Shackeau East - Magnificent Views!

Chincoteague Island
Shackeau East - Magnificent Views!
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Mermaid Manor-Water Lovers Paradise
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