Self Guided Tours & Itineraries

Discover your love of Chincoteague Island with these self-guided tours and itineraries. History, nature, coastal cuisine, small town charm, and more, all waiting to be discovered.

Discover Chincoteague Island through a self-guided walking, biking, or driving tour.

This guide includes:

• The Story of Chincoteague
• Descriptions of over 41 historic sites and landmarks
• A guide to the neighborhoods of Chincoteague
• Misty’s Trail
• A color-coded biking map, including the Jack H. Tarr Bay to Beach Bicycle Trail
• Public restrooms and parking

Photo by Patrick J. Hendrickson

Discover Your Love of our Misty Trail

Whether you ready Misty of Chincoteague as a child, saw the movie, or are just discovering our most famous pony, use this guide to follow in the hoofprints of a legend. 

Discover Your Love of Chincoteague’s History

From an uninhabited hunting ground for the Native American Gingo-teague tribe, to a bucket list destination for over a million guests annually, Chincoteague has seen many changes over the centuries. We invite you to explore the interesting history of our unique little island with this two-day immersion into our storied past.