Chincoteague and Assateague - VA
An uninhabited barrier island with 37 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach. A short causeway connects the sister islands of Assateague and Chincoteague. While Chincoteague offers no actual beachfront, the town and island feature charming B&Bs, motels, restaurants, shops, bicycle rentals, craft galleries and unusual museums. Admission to Assateague is free for those who arrive by bicycle or on foot. Assateague operates two visitors' centers and miles of hiking trails. Saltwater cowboys herd the wild ponies from Assateague across the narrow channel for the annual Pony Penning and Auction in Chincoteague. The area is famous for the wild ponies that reside there.
