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June Festivities on Chincoteague Island

Summer is here, and the island is full of activities and memorable experiences to share with the family! There is no better way to spend your extended weekend than enjoying life on the shore. Join us as we celebrate our families and friends this mont… Read more

Antiques and Boat Tours

Are you looking for a fun getaway for the family for Memorial Day? Chincoteague Island and its surrounding towns are welcoming summer in style with shopping festivities and boat trips to create memories your family will not soon forget. If you have b… Read more

Mother's Day on Chincoteague Island

Family vacations are precious. Not only do they allow you to spend time with your loved ones, but they also give you the opportunity to get to know the locations that rejuvenate the people closest to you. Mother’s Day Weekend is only a week away, and… Read more

Summer Getaways to Chincoteague

It may feel as though summer is far away, but the weather is already getting warmer here on the island! The long weekends and relaxing weeks of leisurely walks on the beach and late evenings strolling the breezy streets of Chincoteague Island are rig… Read more

Spring Roundup Excitement!

We hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine and the promise of spring as much as we are this month! Our clocks have been moved forward, and we are ready for the excitement that warmer weather will bring this year.  If you have not booked you… Read more

Island History and Searching for Shamrocks-- This March on Chincoteague!

March is an excellent month to plan a getaway to Chincoteague. Whether you plan on spending your weekends with us or an entire week for an early spring break, there will be many opportunities to enjoy the island atmosphere. Several local businesses w… Read more

Valentine's Weekend Fun on Chincoteague Island!

Are you looking for the perfect romantic getaway? Or perhaps you need a weekend escape with your closest friends? Death by ChocolateCome join us as we celebrate the island’s 17th Annual Death by Chocolate event! These free Valentine’s Day festivitie… Read more

Join Us for Migratory Bird Season!

As temperatures continue to drop, it is the perfect time to visit Chincoteague Island. Walks along the beach in January often result in unique collections on conch shells and a personal ocean experience that may change your life. In addition to the q… Read more

Amarin Coffee: Keeping It Local

We are proud to announce a partnership with a local coffeeshop, Amarin Coffee.  Amarin owner Yen and her family run a fantastic business down the street from us, and many of our staff have enjoyed their coffee and croissants the past two years.&… Read more

Chincoteague Wildfowl Traditions

Guest blog post from Hunter Leonard of Wildcat Waterfowl In the middle of the hustle and bustle of summer, many of us locals working in the service industry get asked, “What do people on Chincoteague do in the winter?”  I often reply, “If you’… Read more