Chincoteague, Virginia



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    Chincoteague is a town on Chincoteague Island in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,317 at the 2000 census. The town is perhaps best known for the Chincoteague Ponies, although these are not actually on the island of Chincoteague but on nearby Assateague Island. These ponies and the annual Pony Penning Day are the subject of Marguerite Henry's 1947 children's book Misty of Chincoteague. This was made into the 1961 family film Misty, which was filmed on location. Chincoteague is located at 37°56′5″N, 75°22′4″W (37.934673, -75.367805). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.0 km²), of which, 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²) of it is land and 27.4 square miles (71.1 km²) of it (74.02%) is water. 1650 marks the first land grant issued on Chincoteague Island for 1,500 acres (6.1 km). In 1671, settlers cames to the Island and by 1672, there were large farms by Bishops, Bowdens, Jesters and Tarrs. By 1838, there were 36 houses on the island and in 1861, the island voted 132-2 not to secede from the Union and against slavery. In 1962, a major nor'easter winter storm, the Ash Wednesday Storm, struck the coast.

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    City Contained By:

    • Accomack County
    • Virginia

    City Contains:

    • Assateague Light
    • Killock Shoal Light

    Timezones:

    • North American Eastern Time Zone

    Size:

    • 96.0885588935 km squared

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    Questions Possibly Related to Chincoteague, Virginia

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    Pony Penning Week in Chincoteague, Virginia?
    Question:
    I'm going to Chincoteage next week to see the pony swim. Since I'm pretty much a noob at how it all works, I was just wondering if anyone knew the basics of all of it. I know you have to get there really early to get a good seat. But how early is 'really early'? I just want peoples opinions of the occasion. Thanks.

    Answer:
    hi there,here is a link that explains every thing!! have a good time.. http://www.ehow.com/how_2193452_experience-pony-penning -chincoteague-va.html best regards pops..

    Has anyone seen the Chincoteague ponies in Virginia?
    Question:
    I always wanted to see the ponies ever since I read a series of children's books based on the ponies. Do you remember the author's name? Is it worth going to see them? How close can you get to them?

    Answer:
    i live around there and i've never read the books though. (i can't remember who it's by but i THINK the first name is misty) go to Assateague Island to see them. There are tons. you can't touch them (remember they're wild) but you can see them and drive by them and stuff. There's so many that they actually have a swim in which they take tons of the horses and make them swim across the bay and sell them. the profits go to the volenteer fire department. This place is beautiful and an ideal place to visit.

    Chincoteague Island, Virginia...?
    Question:
    So, I'm going to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, with my dad, step-mom, 3 step-siblings, all younger, and my best friend. I'm 13, as well as my friend. We're staying in a beachhouse I don't know where, haha. We're also visiting Assateague to see the wild horses, go to beaches, etc. What are some fun things that we can do alone, or with the whole family? Also, what are some of the best beaches to relax at, quiet and serene? AND are there any cliff diving spots in Chincoteague or Assateague? I've always wanted to jump off of a cliff into the ocean, it's every girl's dream:] Please and thank you!! :]

    Answer:
    Not likely to do cliff diving since there are no cliffs within several hundred miles of Chincoteague. There are also no houses directly on the beach since it is part of a National Seashore. The beach in the Seashore is quite pretty and more than about a half mile from the parking lot the beach is quiet and serene. Things to do include bicycling to the beach and through the town, visiting the shops and ice cream parlors in town, beach combing--all of the things one does at a small beach resort. No big boardwalks or hotels like Ocean City, MD or Virginia Beach. Be sure to pack sunscreen and bug spray and watch out for the horseflies--they are vicious! Otherwise it is a fun place.Enjoy.

    Dining in Chincoteague Island Virginia?
    Question:
    I am going to chincoteague Island, VA. Can anyone tell me some good restaurants there? Thanks

    Answer:
    In Order from the best... but all are awesome! AJ's on the Creek - 6585 Maddox Blvd Village Restaurant - 7576 Maddox Blvd Chincoteague Inn/PTPelican's Intercoastal Deck Bar Bill's Seafood - 4040 Main Street Don's Seafood - 4113 Main Steamer's Seafood - 6251 Maddox Blvd Maria's Family Restaurant - 6506 Maddox Blvd

    has anyone been here....(chincoteague,va)?
    Question:
    have you ever been to the pony swim in chincoteague,virginia

    Answer:
    Yes! We went for the pony penning once, and have been there several other times as well, but not for that particular week. We were there just last summer.

    Beaches in Virginia??
    Question:
    Looking for vacation ideas. My husband wants to go to the beach from West Virginia. I don't want to go to Mrytle Beach. Can anyone suggest beaches in Virginia? Is there anything to do at Chincoteague Island? Thanks

    Answer:
    If you didn't want to go to Myrtle Beach you're not going to like Ocean City, MD. It's pretty much the same, just a little smaller than Myrtle. Chincoteague Island is nice. The beaches are clean and it's very laid back. You can rent bikes and have access to most amenities beach towns offer. You can walk over to Assateague and enjoy the warmer water and clean beaches. Hope you have fun!

    Beaches in Virginia or Maryland?
    Question:
    I'm looking for a quick 2 day trip hopefull with oceanfront hotels and clean water and sand. I usually only go to Ocean City, MD or Virginia Beach, VA, but I'm looking for something different... LESS CROWDED... would be best, i was thinking maybe Chincoteague Island, but i've never been there.. whats it like and what other small beaches are out there? lakes are good too because i like day trips as well!

    Answer:
    The only other beach in Maryland is Assateague. You will spend the entire day hitting large flies. If you're looking for less crowded, try the Outer Banks which are an hour south of Virginia Beach.

    has anyone ever been to....?
    Question:
    have you ever been to chincoteague, virginia to see the pony swim, i have

    Answer:
    We used to go every summer when I was a kid (lo, these many years ago). It was really neat the first couple of years, then one year my parents decided we were going to go camping on Assateague for a whole month. In an old pop-up trailer with no bathroom & no a/c. Man, I was never so bored in my whole life!

    Who sang this country/folk song?
    Question:
    I'm having the hardest time finding out who sang this song. Help! I know it's a duet. History’s chock full of wisdom in matters involving the heart There are unions meant to be broken and some that should never start You can fall for a woman who’s taken Or a mistress feeling remorse But you don’t want to ever encounter a gal who’s in love with her horse Don’t fall for a girl who fell for a horse just to be number two in her world Run from that stable as fast as you’re able Don’t hitch up her trailer your pickup’ll fail her Don’t do battle when she’s in the saddle Run from that stable now from that horseback riding girl Some men won the heart of a mermaid but never of Catherine the Great A royal with love for a stallion a pair they could not separate Suffer through National Velvet Then you may just know why A sober Elizabeth Taylor fell for a beast named Pie Chorus You don’t get between a Queen and her throne You don’t get between a dog and her bone Don’t get between the sole of a shoe and a stone And there’s one pair you’ll leave alone You can chew on the grass of Kentucky but it won’t sprout you two or more legs You won’t catch the speed of a Filly from strappin on their food bags You can trot through Eastern Virginia Gallop Chincoteague on all fours She ain’t gonna call you Wild Fire Might as well stay ashore ‘cause fella you ain’t no horse thanks!

    Answer:
    Horse by Eddie from Ohio.

    Maryland side of Assateague?
    Question:
    I've been to Chincoteague and Assateague many times, but I was wondering if it's worthwhile visiting the Maryland side of Assateague? What can you do or see on that side that you can't on the Virginia side? Hey Mid - actually they're long because I'm so full of .... well, I know what you would say, but I'm going to call it helpful info!

    Answer:
    now i get it, your a girl. i was trying to figure out why your answers were so long. dont know never been there.

    How'd you get your first/current horse (along with other questions)?
    Question:
    Like, how did you convince your parents (or yourself) to buy one? Did your parents think it was too costy? Including all that boarding, tack, and grooming supples, etc? What do you use your horse for? (jumping, trail riding, etc.) Anything else you want to add? -->I love Chincoteague Ponies, what can you say about that? ( I own NO horses) *tear tear* :( If you happen to have a Chinco Pony, did you get it in Virginia? Where theyre mostly at? Or did you get lucky and get it somewhere near you? And how much do they usually cost?

    Answer:
    My parents bought her for me, because I nagged a lot and it was the only thing I cared about. The best way to convince your parents to get you a horse is to convince them to like horses too. Now that I've been riding for almost 12 years, my dad really enjoys the horses too. So after we got the first one, and she had a baby (surprise) we moved to our own horse property and it was very easy to convince him to get more. If they don't like horses themselves or don't understand why you like them than it'll be a REALLY hard sell. But now that my parents know that it's the most important thing to me, and because my dad likes them, it's pretty easy. Tack and stuff I would accumulate before you get the horse, I had just about everything I could need before I got my mare, so my parents couldn't use that as an excuse. Also, Chinco ponies are not worth it. Because of Margaret Henry's books they go for ridiculously high prices. My trainer who visited there on vacation told me that the cheapest foals went for 1000 or over. And that some people were crazy enough to pay over 12K for one that looked like Misty! Also!! Most important: Your parents have to know that you're responsible and that you're going to take care of the horse. If you're not out there every day (or some other reasonable amount of time) first of all, you shouldn't have that horse. And second, your parents will rightfully tell you that you need to sell it.


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