Assateague Beach
10–15 minutes from the motel
All attractions
WILDLIFE & TRAILS
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
More than 14,000 acres of beach, dunes, marsh, forest, birds, and the famous wild ponies.
About the attraction
Worth the short trip
The refuge protects the Virginia portion of Assateague Island and provides some of the best wildlife viewing on the Eastern Shore. Explore scenic trails, observation areas, marshes, and maritime forest while looking for ponies, deer, waterfowl, and migratory birds.
Highlights
Wild pony viewing
Wildlife Loop and Woodland Trail
Birdwatching and photography
Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center
Plan your visit
Ponies are wild animals and may be seen at a distance. Bring binoculars, stay on marked routes, and never feed or approach wildlife.
Keep exploring
More Nearby
Assateague Lighthouse
10 minutes from the motel
NASA Wallops Visitor Center
12–15 minutes from the motel
