Island Getaway

A June 2012 trip to Chincoteague Island by Cindy Grant

The Marsh Photo - Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Quote: A week checking out nature on an Atlantic Ocean barrier island.

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Ledo Pizza

Restaurant | "Just okay"

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The pizza was good and filling, but not our favorite. It's square, which is okay, but they use an extremely thin crust which more resembled a cracker. Both times we picked up take out the place was almost deserted. Portion sizes were big though, the large pizza would easily feed five people.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2012

Ledo Pizza
6477 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
(757) 336-6597

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Famous Pizza

Restaurant | "Great Pizza"

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Dine in and free delivery, very casual admosphere and kid friendly. They had a wide variety of pizzas, sandwiches, subs, and seafood. We had pizza several times here, and even got a thumbs up on the chicken parmigian from one very picky eater!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2012

Famous Pizza
6689 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
757-336-3301

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Don's Seafood

Restaurant | "Great seafood"

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A little pricey, but the food was great! Nice location along the harbor to catch the sunset. Had crab balls and crab cakes, shrimp, oysters, and a menu for the kids. Service was excellent, and it was a quiet place.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2012

Don's Seafood
4113 Main Street
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
757-336-5715

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Chincoteague Inn Restaurant

Restaurant | "Great location"

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Great location just off Main St. on the waterfront. Visit in the evening to see the sunset! They had soups, salads, raw bar, appetizers, and sandwiches. We had scallops, clamstrips, and crab cakes, and they were really good. Open 11 am daily, for lunch and dinner, with live entertainment six days a week. Takes Visa/MC.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2012

Chincoteague Inn Restaurant
6262 Marlin Street
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
(757) 336-6110

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Captain Zach's Seafood

Restaurant | "Great seafood"

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Take out only, but you can sit at one of the picnic tables outside to eat! There are also some games outside to play while you wait. Really fresh seafood, and you can also get your raw seafood to take home to cook yourself. We had battered brocolli nuggets, oysters, and fish and chips. They don't sell drinks, but they do have two drink machines outside. Great food, at great prices. Call before you stop by, they closed early one night we tried.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2012

Captain Zach's Seafood
4422 Deep Hold Road
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
757-336-3788

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Assateague Lighthouse

Attraction | "A great view"

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Open Apr - Nov from 9 - 3, last tour up at 2:30. Great views of the beach on one side and the marsh on the other. There are seven landings on your way up the 175 steps, so you will have a pretty easy trip up. REMEMBER - I can't stress this enough - if you are visiting during the summer, take a bath in your insect repellant and bring more with you! The mosquitos were relentless while we were at the lighthouse and along the trails, and it was the first week of June.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Assateague Lighthouse
Southern End of Assateague Island
Chincoteague Island, Virginia

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Island Creamery

Restaurant | "Hands down the best!"

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The best on the island. You can tell because there was always a line out of the door! When you come in the door the smell of warm waffle cones hits you. They also have ice cream cakes and some sugar free varieties.

Open 11 - 10 pm.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Island Creamery
6243 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
(757) 336-6236

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Mister Whippy

Restaurant | "Ice Cream Sundaes"

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Of the two ice cream places we tried, this was not our favorite. Geared more toward sundaes with only vanilla and chocolate to choose from and then toppings. They also had cyclones and milkshakes.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Mister Whippy
6201 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
(757) 336-5122

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Captain Timothy Hill House

Attraction | "Oldest House on the Island"

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Captain Timothy Hill was shipwrecked on the island, and built this house around 1800. It has been moved to its present location, and has figures carved into the walls. Closed when we visited, you could look through the windows.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Captain Timothy Hill House
5122 Main Street
Chincoteague Island, Virginia

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Etta's Channel Side Restaurant

Restaurant | "Great Lighthouse Views"

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I consider $20+ for seafood and steak expensive; another to consider for lunch or a special occasion. They have a sunset menu until 5:30 with 12 dinners under $12, and a children's menu for under $5. Great views of Assateague Island, the wild horses, and the lighthouse.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Etta's Channel Side Restaurant
7452 East Side Drive
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
(757) 336-5644

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Bill's Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant | "Great seafood"

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week all year long from 6 am. Wide variety of dishes, we had crabs, shrimp, steak, and a veal parmigian, all cooked to perfection. Dinner is a little pricey; they have the same great food at lunch. Has an extensive menu, and does take out.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Bill's Seafood Restaurant
4040 Main Street
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
(757) 336-5831

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Island Getaways of Chincoteague

Hotel | "Hit or miss"

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The rental company we used for our vacation. Not entirely happy with the service we received. Specifically told them that tv's were important; when we got there there was one tv; hard to entertain 6 people at night with just the one. The internet code that was written on our check in paper was wrong - we managed to find one taped to the back of the tv. Did not have a well stocked kitchen, an electric can opener I think is essential or at least let people know what they might want to bring. Had some additional charges on the credit card after we returned, they still haven't been explained or reverses even though I have made several calls. The trash people for some reason decided not to empty our ...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Island Getaways of Chincoteague
7038 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
757-336-1236

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Refuge Golf & Bumper Boats

Attraction | "Fun for everyone!"

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$22 per person for two hours of all the bumper boats, putt putt, go carts, and gym type activities you can fit in. One of the few things that stays open late. The video games inside the building are extra.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Refuge Golf & Bumper Boats
6528 Maddox Boulevard
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
(757) 336-5420

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Mr. Baldy's

Restaurant | "Kid friendly"

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Very casual atmosphere, with an extensive menu with something for everyone. We ordered two different seafood combo platters and easily had enough food to feed four people. My only complaint was the bones I found in my filleted fish. Good selection for the kids too and very good prices.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Mr. Baldy's
3441 Ridge Road
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
757-336-1198

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Misty Statue

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While downtown shopping in the antique stores or eating some great seafood, check out the statue of Misty. I read the book Misty of Chincoteague when I was little, and it was great to visit the place where the story took place.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

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Donald J. Leonard Park

Attraction | "Picnic, anyone?"

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A great place for a picnic, or launch your kayak and explore the marsh. Also a great place to watch the sunset!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Donald J. Leonard Park
Main Street Across From High School
Chincoteague Island, Virginia

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Maria's Restaurant and Pizza

Restaurant | "Italian food"

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A long menu, with a lot of different things to choose from besides Italian food. We had chicken parmigian, stuffed shells, and pizza, all very good. The bread was especially good. They seemed to be out of a lot of things both times that we visited - what Italian restaurant runs out of Provolone? Also, the salads were chilled and a little cold to eat right away. They are one of the few places that stays open late, and they have plenty of room for large parties. Prices were good and the portions were big.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Maria's Restaurant and Pizza
6506 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
(757) 336-5040

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Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises

Attraction | "Fun for the kids"

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We enjoyed this tour the most. He offers the Sea Life Expedition, which is what we went on. 8, 10:30, 1, and 3:30, $35 adult and $30 kids. Captain Barry was very entertaining an dpatient with the kids. They pulled up baskets of minnows, hunted for periwinkles, collected shells, trapped crabs, and touched jellyfish. We went to the bird rookery, and even saw one little bird trying to break out of his shell!

On the dock to the left of the Chincoteague Inn Restaurant.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 30, 2012

Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises
6174 Landmark Plaza
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
7573366508

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Assateague Explorer Cruises and Kayak Tours

Attraction | "Island Tours"

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Very professional tour company offering a variety of tours of the island. Some tours have minimums, and they were very good at calling me to let me know when enough people had signed up.
They offer pony cruises at 10:30, 1:30, and 7 daily, 1 1/2 - 2 hours, $43 adult, ages 3-11 $33, under 3 are free.
Sunset wildlife cruises at 7 pm daily, 1 1/2 - 2 hours, same prices as above
Kayak tours at 8:30 or 1:30, sunset at 6 pm, 2 1/2 - 3 hours, $55, full day from 8:30, 6 hours, $95

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 29, 2012

Assateague Explorer Cruises and Kayak Tours
South Main Street
Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336
757 336-5956

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Barrier Island Holiday!

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Our week long stay started with a ride through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, $12 per car toll fee. The kids were excited and seemed amazed at the thought of going under the water in a tunnel instead of over it on a bridge. As you turn off US 13N onto VA 175 Chincoteague Road, stop at the Food Lion to stock up since there are no grocery stores on the island (unless you stop at the Walmart in Onancock VA or Pocomoke MD). After you cross the draw bridge and come to the stop light, you will be at the intersection of Maddox Blvd. and Main Street, the two main roads. Following Maddox on down will take you to Assateague Island National Park, where you can pay $8 per day, $15 per week, or walk or bike...Read More