Captain Barry’s Back Bay Cruises

Since 1988, Barry Fishman has been sharing his love of Chincoteague with all who hop aboard Captain Barry’s Back Bay Cruises. The boat pulls out from Landmark Plaza with a maximum of six passengers, so a good seat among a small group of adventurers is guaranteed. Even though you are on vacation, you might want to bring a notebook, because Barry’s knowledge of the history, lore and wildlife of this gorgeous island is encyclopedic. The Birding .....

8157 Sea Gull Drive
Chincoteague , Virginia  23336
http://www.captainbarry@captainbarry.bigstep.com

     

Chincoteague Pony Centre

All of the ponies at the Chincoteague Pony Centre are from the wild herd of Assateague, and you won’t need binoculars to see them. Interaction with these beautiful animals is the focus. You could pet them, ride them and possibly even clean their hooves. Owner Richard Conklin, who has been in the hotel business on Chincoteague for decades, listened sympathetically to tourists who went out to Assateague hoping for a close encounter with the p.....

2776 Chicken City Road
Chincoteague , Virginia  23336
http://www.chincoteague.com/ponycentre

Oyster & Maritime Museum

The island that the Native Americans once called Gingoteague, is known as Chincoteague today and is Virginia’s only inhabited barrier island. The Oyster & Maritime Museum, built as a tribute to the islands seafaring heritage, is the depository of the island’s history. The First Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Lighthouse is on display near the front entrance. You will also find nautical items on display, including model boats, fishing g.....

7125 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague , Virginia  23336
http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/oyster/index.html

Refuge Waterfowl Museum

The Refuge Waterfowl Museum stands at the gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore, a testament to one man’s mission to preserve Virginia’s coastal heritage. That man is John Maddox, who has been building the museum piece by piece since 1978. His collection of waterfowl artifacts has grown from the arrowheads he picked up as a kid to include everything from antique guns, boats and traps to .....

7059 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague , Virginia  23336
http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com