Assateague Beach
10–15 minutes from the motel
All attractions
SPACE & SCIENCE
NASA Wallops Visitor Center
Hands-on exhibits, rockets, and the story of spaceflight from Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
About the attraction
Worth the short trip
Just south of Chincoteague, the NASA Wallops Visitor Center introduces visitors to sounding rockets, satellites, scientific balloons, aeronautics, and decades of launch history. Admission is free, and launch viewing events are offered when missions are scheduled.
Highlights
Free science exhibits
Full-size rockets outdoors
Mission and launch history
Special launch-viewing events
Plan your visit
Operating days can be limited, so verify current hours before leaving the motel. Launch schedules may change because of weather or mission needs.
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
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Assateague Lighthouse
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