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Chincoteague Boat Tours: How to Choose the Best Wild Pony Tour on Chincoteague Island

How to Choose the Best Wild Pony Tour on Chincoteague Island   If you’re planning a trip to Virginia’s Eastern Shore, there’s one experience that belongs at the top of your list: a Chincoteague Boat Tour around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Known for its famous wild ponies, abundant wildlife, beautiful marshes, and stunning waterfront scenery,…

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June 29, 2026

Coming to Chincoteague for the June 24 Rocket Launch? Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Visit

Excitement is building on Virginia’s Eastern Shore as NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility prepares for the upcoming RockOn/RockSat rocket launch scheduled for June 24–25, 2026. With a launch window between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic are expected to travel to Chincoteague and Wallops Island for a chance to witness a rocket…

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June 21, 2026

Looking for Food Trucks Near Chincoteague? Don’t Miss the Pocomoke Food Truck Festival

If you’re visiting Chincoteague this summer and looking for something fun to do beyond the beach, here’s an event worth adding to your itinerary. The Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds will host its Food Truck Festival on Saturday, June 20, bringing together a variety of food vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Eastern Shore flavor. Located just…

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June 17, 2026