Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

#11080 among destinations in the United States

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The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. It is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh. The refuge contains a large variety of wildlife animals and birds, including the Chincoteague Pony. The purpose of the refuge is to maintain, regulate and preserve animal and plant species as well as their habitats for present and future generations. ()

Established: 1943 (81 years ago)Area: 28.39 mi²Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°57'15"N, 75°22'36"W

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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Assateague Light, Beebe Ranch, Island Roxy, Snug Harbor Marina.

3.2 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Assateague Light, Assateague Island
81 min walk • Assateague Light is the 142-foot-tall lighthouse located on the southern end of Assateague Island off the coast of the Virginia Eastern Shore, United States. The lighthouse is located within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and can be accessed by road from Chincoteague Island over the Assateague Channel. It is owned by the U.S.
3.3 miS
Museum, History museum
Beebe Ranch, Chincoteague
84 min walk • Beebe Ranch is an American horse ranch and museum located at 3062 Ridge Road, Chincoteague, Virginia. The museum closed in 2010. Six years later Beebe Ranch re-opened on July 27, 2016.
1.4 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Island Roxy, Chincoteague
36 min walk • The Island Theatre is a historic U.S. building located at 4074 Main Street, Chincoteague, Virginia. It still serves as an operational movie theater. Originally named The Island Theatre, The theatre was renamed Island Roxy from the 1980s until the name reverted back to the Island Theatre in 2013.
2.6 miS
37°55'2"N • 75°22'27"W
Snug Harbor Marina, Chincoteague
66 min walk • Boat rental, Sailing, Outdoor activities
1.2 miE
Historical place, Museum
Captain Timothy Hill House, Chincoteague
30 min walk • Captain Timothy Hill House is a historic home located at Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia. It was built about 1800, and moved to its present location in 1980 when faced with demolition.
1.4 miS
Library
Chincoteague Island Library, Chincoteague
36 min walk • The Chincoteague Island Library is a historic U.S. building located at 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague, Virginia. Built in the 1890s, this one-story building is the oldest commercial wood frame structure in Chincoteague.
2.2 miSE
Museum, Maritime museum
Museum of Chincoteague Island, Chincoteague
55 min walk • The Museum of Chincoteague Island, located at 7125 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, Virginia, United States, celebrates the people, culture and heritage of Chincoteague Island.