Of course the big draw is the wild ponies on the island of Assateague – be sure and bring your bicycles – the entire Eastern Shore is flat and great for biking – but Assateague has some great areas set aside just for bikers. If you go before noon the wildlife loop is closed to cars and is a great, easy couple of mile ride – you can even ride out to the beach that way.
Main Street has all your “shops” where you can look at art, decoys, and all the stuff that you HAVE to buy when you are on vacation.
The Roxy Movie Theater is exactly as it was when it was built in the 40’s or so – if you want to show your kids what movies were like before multi-plexes in malls, this is it! (And Misty’s hoof print is in front of it from the premier of the movie in the 60’s)
There is a go-kart track, mini-golf and bumper boats on Maddox which are nowhere as fancy as those in Ocean City – but which are fun anyway. Just poke around the island before and after your beach day – you’ll have fun.
I could spend a month just on this Island –you can get more information when you are there. Be sure and stop by the Chamber of Commerce building on your way out to the Refuge to pick up all the brochures about what is happening and where!
The Wildlife Refuge is fantastic – great undisturbed beaches, wild ponies, tons of spectacular birds, the Sika deer, and of course the endangered grey squirrels (yes you CAN find them if you look hard). The shops are varied and eclectic – a few of the “Boardwalk” style places, but just as many craft and art stores with really unique items.
You should definitely also check out the NASA museum on the road into Chincoteague. It looks small – but it is fascinating. Kids can get a “treasure hunt” to do there, and the younger kids will love the puppet show if is on, and the weekend rocket launch is a definite to check out.
Relax and enjoy – the sunsets.
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