Thanksgiving weekend is a time to nurture the bonds you have with family and friends. On Chincoteague Island, we celebrate Thanksgiving weekend by returning to nature and enjoying the special views our island offers.
We are offering a wonderful special --any guest who stays the blog-featured Friday & Saturday nights can receive any weeknights attached to your reservation at HALF PRICE! Simply reserve your room for any stay including November 29 & 30, and get 50% off all your Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday nights on the same reservation! You'll see the "Virginia is for Lovers" promotion available after searching your dates. Please note that this special cannot be combined with any other special rates or discounts, and is only valid on reservations booked directly on our website or over the phone after November 21, 2024.
This offer is too good to pass up-- but just in case you need further convincing, here is our suggested 3-day itinerary for Thanksgiving Weekend 2024.
Thursday, November 28
Check into the Refuge Inn on Wednesday, November 27, and get ready for a long weekend filled with adventure! The Wildlife Loop Trail will open to vehicles as well as hikers and cyclists from 9am to dusk for Thanksgiving weekend. Additionally, the 7.5 mile service road will be open from 12-2pm. These are the only four days each year that the public can take advantage of the Service road, and it is worth it!
Wildlife sightings, including the island’s famous ponies and graceful waterfowl, abound on this journey. This special weekend provides island visitors with the opportunity to take beautiful photos and create lasting memories with family and friends. The included photo was taken on the Wildlife Loop Trail on a Thanksgiving Weekend. Bring some car snacks and a blanket, because you will want to roll the windows down for this excursion. It is worth it to visit each day, as the views always offer something new to appreciate. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague.
What is better than eating a Thanksgiving meal at home? Eating one with family and/or friends at a restaurant so you can enjoy the food and company without all the work! Several restaurants are offering Thanksgiving menus, but it is a good idea to RSVP ahead of time. Maria's Family Restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving meal from 12-4pm. This Thanksgiving Buffet will feature turkey, ham, stuffing, turnip greens, and more. Those interested should RSVP as soon as possible.
Friday, November 29
Begin your Friday at the Island Community House with our local walking group from 9-10am! Enjoy the sights of the island and meet new friends along the way.
Here for the ponies? Start your Misty of Chincoteague Tour to various island locations including the Museum of Chincoteague Island between 10am-4pm! Find Misty on Main Street, and be sure to look for her hoof print outside the Island Theatre.
Book a special Thanksgiving Weekend boat cruise with Daisey's Island Cruises! Six passenger scenic wildlife boat tours are running at 10am and 1pm. This is a great way to see the special wildlife the island has to offer! Make sure to schedule your tour online before your visit.
Stop for dinner at The Village Restaurant where you can try the Lobster Tails with Crab Imperial or Fresh Shucked Oysters.
Saturday, November 30
Celebrate Shop Small Saturday and support local businesses and artisans on the island. First, stop by our gift shop for 20% off nearly everything! Then, head out to the Chincoteague Island Holly Day Market! From 9am-1pm, shop for unique handmade jewelry, shell art, handmade home goods, crab pot Christmas trees, baked goods, local seafood, produce, meat and eggs, and more!
At 5pm, head to Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park on Main Street for the Holiday Tree Lighting with a special appearance by Santa & Friends! This event will feature holiday music, shopping, and a performance by the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. At 6pm, make sure to return to the Island Theatre for a free showing of It's a Wonderful Life.
Make this Thanksgiving Weekend one to remember. Pack your jacket and your hiking boots and return to nature with us this month! Call us today at 757-336-5511 or book online to take advantage of great fall rates.