Down the Marsh Travel Guide
Chincoteague
Visit Down the Marsh
Popular places to visit
beach near Snotty Ridge
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Snotty Ridge during your trip to Chincoteague?
beach near Down the Marsh
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Down the Marsh during your trip to Chincoteague?
Things to do

Chincoteague Golf Cart Tour

Kayak Tour along Assateague & Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat
Top hotels in Down the Marsh

Blufin Bungalows & Marina
Very happy with the location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Key West Cottages
What a great place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Comfort Suites Chincoteague Island Bayfront Resort
Everything was clean and well done. The view from the room was spectacular. Quiet, well maintained and easy walking to food and shops.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Waterside Inn
Let me just say… Waterside Inn understood the assignment before I even knew what assignment I needed. This was my very first solo trip to Chincoteague, and I came needing a full reset — peace, quiet, fresh air, a mental recharge, and maybe a sunset dramatic enough to fix my attitude. Mission accomplished. ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island
This hotel is close to the entrance to Assateague National Seashore. Check in was quick, room was spacious and clean. Breakfast selection was sufficient was bagels, assorted cereal, oatmeal, yogurt and fresh fruits.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Chincoteague Island
Yes everything was fine
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Down the Marsh

Snotty Ridge
Snotty Ridge might not have many top sights, but Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Assateague Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Birch Town
Though Birch Town may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maui Jack's Waterpark and Museum of Chincoteague.

Downtown Chincoteague
While visiting Downtown Chincoteague, you might make a stop by sights like Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel.

Piney Island
While visiting Piney Island, you might make a stop by sights like Maui Jack's Waterpark and Museum of Chincoteague.

Deep Hole
When in Deep Hole, you can plan a visit to Maui Jack's Waterpark and Captain Timothy Hill House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Up the Neck
While Up the Neck isn't home to many top sights, Oyster Bay and Captain Timothy Hill House are some notable places to visit nearby.
