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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

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

Unique Seafood & Pony Tours Now Available

The Leonard Family is proud to announce a new island experience, Cowboy Cruise Company, opening in May 2021. Choose from three tour options: Pony Tour: This tour visits the North and South grazing pastures of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. to se… Read more

Chincoteague Pony Origins

Guest blog post from Ayden LeonardFrom Chincoteague Pony Farm & Daisey’s Island Cruises Most of you have heard about the wild ponies of Assateague, but how many have heard the lore about their origins? Seeing as horses, or ponies in this case, … Read more

Refuge Inn Owner elected Mayor of Chincoteague

Arthur Leonard, long time part-owner of the Refuge Inn, will be the island’s next mayor.He will be sworn into office July 1, 2016, following a landslide victory at the polls this May.  Before being elected Mayor, Arthur served our town as a Cou… Read more