This Underrated American Island Is The Perfect Crowd-Free Beach Getaway
By Aimee Long
VACATIONS
The East Coast has plenty of popular beach getaways, but if you want something away from high-rise buildings and tourists, check out Chincoteague, Virginia.
Visiting Chincoteague Island is about getting back to nature, so you can see wild ponies, hunt for seashells, or climb the Assateague Lighthouse. It's also all crowd-free.
Chincoteague is a wonderful destination at any time of the year, but summer is when it truly shines. It's the busiest time, but the ocean is the perfect temperature for swimming.
If you want to spot some wildlife, the fall and winter months are the best time to go. Temperatures stay relatively mild until January, and flocks of birds return to the island.