Are you ready for a change from the big city beach resorts? In Chincoteague, there are no high-rises, boardwalks, or traffic jams. Chincoteague Island is a serene, yet fun-filled, tourist destination, and is Virginia`s only resort Island. Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Chincoteague is within easy reach from all major cities on the mid-Atlantic seaboard, and is the gateway to the Virginia portion of Assateague Island, home of the famous Chincoteague Wild Ponies. This small Beach Town offers a relaxed atmosphere and the beauty of unspoiled nature. From relaxing on the beach to viewing a spectacular sunset over the Chincoteague Bay, there is never a shortage of things to do on our beautiful little Island. We hope that you will fall in love with our Island, the way so many others already have.