Chincoteague, VirginiaMuseum of Chincoteague IslandChincoteague National Wildlife RefugeWallops Island National Wildlife RefugeMills IslandE.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management AreaBlack Narrows Marsh
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Chincoteague

Chincoteague is a town in Accomack district, Virginia, United States of about 2,914 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit: 71 beaches & coast, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens and 22 churches. The must-see places are Museum of Chincoteague Island, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

37.9332° N, 75.3788° WPop. 2,914

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km202
Must-see56
Notable201
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Museum of Chincoteague Island, island near Chincoteague
Must-see

Museum of Chincoteague Island

Island · 3 km · Worcester

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Chincoteague
Must-see

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 7 km

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Chincoteague
Must-see

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 9 km

Places near Chincoteague by type

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One day from Chincoteague

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chincoteague
  2. Assateague Lightheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Mills Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Wallops Island National Wildlife Refugeisland · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Chincoteague
Today’s loopChincoteagueStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chincoteague?

Museum of Chincoteague Island (island, about 3 km), Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 7 km), Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 9 km), Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge (island, about 9 km), Mills Island (island, about 16 km), E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chincoteague?

202 places on Spotwander: 71 beaches & coast, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to Chincoteague?

Little Oyster Bay, about 3 km by road; Blake Cove (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chincoteague?

Black Narrows Marsh, about 2 km by road; Horse Marsh (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chincoteague?

Start in Chincoteague, visit Assateague Light, then Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, then Mills Island, then E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area, then Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.