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Category: 3-day itineraries
Every Columbus Day weekend, Chincoteague eats oysters. The Chincoteague Oyster Festival is on the Saturday at Tom's Cove Park, and it has run for more than 50 years. Come for the long weekend and spend the rest of it on the refuge. Friday Check in at… Read more
Halloween on Chincoteague is small-town and mostly happens on Main Street. Come the weekend before, the weekend of, or stay for both. The Weekend Before Halloween Thursday Check in and have an early dinner at The Village, where the Conner family has … Read more
A Quiet New Year on Chincoteague The week between Christmas and New Year's is a favorite here on Chincoteague, and a lot of our guests come back for it every year. You can spend the morning with the swans and snow geese on the refuge and ring in the … Read more
Thanksgiving weekend is our favorite time on Chincoteague. The summer crowds have gone home, the marsh has turned gold, the snow geese are on the refuge by the thousands, and for four days the refuge opens roads it keeps closed the rest of the year. … Read more
Spring is a lovely time to have Chincoteague to yourself. The foals begin arriving in the pasture, the warblers pour through the Woodland Trail in waves, the mosquitoes have not yet hatched, and the island is quiet and unhurried before the season beg… Read more
As the summer crowds head home with the school buses, the island settles into its finest season. The water stays warm well into September, the birds pour down the Atlantic Flyway, and you can find a parking space anywhere you like. Better still, our … Read more
Valentine’s Day Weekend 2026 on Chincoteague Island Love is in the air on Chincoteague Island! If you’re looking for a romantic and adventure-filled getaway, there’s no better place to spend Valentine’s Day weekend than here. From scenic boat tours t… Read more
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Chincoteague Island: A Relaxing & Joyful Weekend Getaway Looking for the perfect way to show Mom just how much she means to you? Treat her to a refreshing, nature-filled weekend on Chincoteague Island. With the Refuge Inn as… Read more
There is something extra special about Chincoteague in May - the scent of salt in the air, the sound of shorebirds returning, and the energy of the island reawakening for the season. If you’re planning a spring escape, this 3-day itinerary hits all t… Read more
Easter weekend is one of the most joyful and relaxing times to visit Chincoteague Island. Spring brings blooming flowers, migrating birds, and the return of island traditions that make this community so special. Whether you're looking to unwind by th… Read more