Where is Chincoteague island?

1. Is Chincoteague in Maryland or Virginia?
2. What is Chincoteague Island known for?
3. Does anyone live on Chincoteague Island?
4. How do you get onto Chincoteague Island?
5. Who owns Chincoteague Island?
6. Can you swim at Chincoteague Island?
7. What does the word Chincoteague mean?
8. Can you drive on the beach in Chincoteague?
9. What's Open in Chincoteague?
10. Does it snow in Chincoteague?
11. Is Chincoteague Island safe?
12. Is Chincoteague worth visiting?
13. Can you drink beer on Chincoteague beach?

Is Chincoteague in Maryland or Virginia?

Chincoteague Island 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.

What is Chincoteague Island known for?

Chincoteague Island, Virginia's only resort island, is perhaps the most beautiful island on Virginia's Eastern Shore. World famous for its oyster beds and clam shoals, Chincoteague is the gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which is located on the Virginia side of Assateague Island.

Does anyone live on Chincoteague Island?

Chincoteague is a town in Virginia with a population of 2,899. ... Living in Chincoteague offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Chincoteague and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chincoteague are above average.

How do you get onto Chincoteague Island?

Take Route 13 South to Route 175 (about 5 miles past Pocomoke City, MD). Travel east on 175 to Chincoteague Island, go straight at the light at the foot of the drawbridge onto Maddox Blvd. and follow the signs to Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Who owns Chincoteague Island?

The entire Island is owned by the federal government and is split by a fence at the Maryland/Virginia state line, with a herd of around 150 ponies living on the Virginia side of the fence, and 80 on the Maryland side.

Can you swim at Chincoteague Island?

The recreational beach is a nature-lover's paradise all year round. It is managed by the National Park Service (NPS), who provide and manage visitor contact, interpretive facilities and programs for public recreation and enjoyment. Swimming and sunbathing draws a large crowd during summer and early fall.

What does the word Chincoteague mean?

The Town of Chincoteague, Virginia was incorporated in 1908. ... The word “Chincoteague” is said to be an Indian name meaning “beautiful land across the water”.

Can you drive on the beach in Chincoteague?

In addition to the beach, there are two access roads to Chincoteague Bay, though there is no driving along the bay shoreline. ... Whether you are in Maryland or Virginia, there is a limit to the number of vehicles allowed on the beach at one time (145 in Maryland and 48 in Virginia).

What's Open in Chincoteague?

Beach is open for swimming, sunbathing, sitting, beach combing, hiking, exercise, and fishing. Hiking and biking trails are open. Herbert Bateman Visitor Center, Refuge Trek and Assateague Lighthouse remain closed.

Does it snow in Chincoteague?

Chincoteague experiences some seasonal variation in monthly snowfall. The snowy period of the year lasts for 2.8 months, from December 18 to March 11, with a sliding 31-day snowfall of at least 1.0 inches. The month with the most snow in Chincoteague is February, with an average snowfall of 2.4 inches.

Is Chincoteague Island safe?

The rate of crime in Chincoteague is 45.37 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Chincoteague generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.

Is Chincoteague worth visiting?

Chincoteague has some of Virginia's best beaches, hands-down. The beaches on Assateague National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge are completely natural and worth visiting. And, of course, the wild horses are the main Chincoteague attraction.

Can you drink beer on Chincoteague beach?

Use of alcohol beverages is prohibited. Entering or remaining on the refuge while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited.