Attractions
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE - TOMS COVE DISTRICT
757-336-6577
P. O. Box 38, Chincoteague, VA 23336
On state Route 175 East from Route 13.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 5 mile beach offering swimming and picnicking.
Refuge has natural beach habitat where the wild ponies made famous in Misty
of Chincoteague can be seen.
PARKING: At the beach and visitors center.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Asphalt biking and hiking trails.
Roll-out mat available for wheelchairs to go to the water’s edge from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
ENTRANCE: Ramp provided. Glass entry doors, 32-36 inches wide, easily
open out with clearly marked metal handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at bath house during peak season. Doors
are 36 inches wide, and open out. Turns to enter. Roll-in showers. Accessible
stalls have 36 inch wide doors opening out and handrails. Wheelchair accessible
toilet is 19 inch high with room for lateral transfer. Also accessible port-o-let
close by visitor center.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual impairments, there are hands-on exhibits and
documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility impairments, beach wheelchairs with balloon
tires are available. Accessible bathhouse and changing room available.
GIFT SHOP: Books on birds and wildlife are available in visitor center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards MC, V, AE and DS. Hours:
9AM-4PM daily, Mid-June through Labor Day. Interpretive programs. Weekend
programs seasonally.
CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
757-336-6122
P. O. Box 62, Chincoteague, VA 23336
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located on the lower third of Assateague Island,
it is a refuge for over 300 species of birds on the Atlantic flyway.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Paved along the Snow Goose Pool, Woodland Trail, Swan’s
Cove Trail and Black Duck Trail. Picnic area has grass.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Ramps provided. Entry doors, 32 inches
wide, easily open out with 3 inches knob handle 36 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: To right of visitor center. Wooden ramp connects
visitor center to rest rooms. Doors are 35 inch wide and open in. Turns to
enter. Accessible stalls have 30 inches wide doors opening out, and handrails.
11 inches between commode and wall. Sink height is 28 inches. Accessible stall
checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, there are 9 closed captioned videos.
For guests with mobility impairments, accessible trails allow viewing
of waterfowl, nesting birds and indigenous wildlife. The Snow Goose Pool is
surrounded by a 3 mile wildlife loop. This loop has a trail that connects
with the Beach Road, the beach, and the Woodland Trail. Open to wheelchair
users before 3PM, cars afterwards. Woodland Trail is 1.5 miles long, open
to walkers, bikers and wheelchairs. Trails do not have steep grades which
would require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Big game hunting in a
special zone for wheelchair hunters is offered the first week of the season
in December, limited to five hunters. Additional weeks in January will be
added if more than five hunters apply. Contact the refuge for details.
PICNIC AREAS: Adjacent to Tom’s Cove Visitor Center overlooking
ocean, 2 miles from refuge visitor center. Tables with attached benches, 36
inches high. Wheelchair ramp to beach. Large-tire beach chairs.
GIFT SHOP: Counters are 24 inches high. Clerks assist customers with
special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: $5 for 7 consecutive days for all in vehicle.
Honor Golden Age and Golden Access permits, federal duck stamp as entrance
pass. Hours: 6AM-8PM April and October, 5AM-10PM May- September, and 6AM-6PM
in Winter.
REFUGE WATERFOWL MUSEUM
757-336-5800
7059 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Take Route 175 East from Route 13 in Oak Hall. Turn left on Main Street.
Turn right on Maddox, go halfway around traffic circle, 0.25 mile on left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Our unique museum has over 7000 square feet of
interior space combined with outdoor exhibits. Displays and special features
include weapons, boats, traps, antique decoys, art and carvings by outstanding
craftsmen in this field.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Shell and cement stone. Paths
accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Length of paths 20 feet.
ENTRANCE: Located front. 3 exterior steps, each 8 inches high. Ramps
provided. Glass entry door, 32 inches wide, opens out with clearly marked
grip handle located 36 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Doors 34 inches wide, open out. Turns to enter.
19 inch toilet seat height, 7 inches between commode and wall. Sink height
27 inches.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 32 inches wide. Counters 30 inches high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 75% of museum has 28 inches wide or wider aisles.
Lodging
ISLAND BELLE MOTOR LODGE
757-336-3600
7020 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Route 175 Eeast off Route 13 in Oak Hall to Chincoteague, left on Main
Street, right on Maddox Boulevard, go halfway around circle, first driveway
on right.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces, located at front entrance,
also spaces in back. Parking space 9 feet wide. Accessible aisle 4 feet wide.
Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
ENTRANCE: At front overhang. 5 exterior steps, each 7 inches high.
Handrails on left and right. Ramps provided. Glass entry door, 32 inches wide,
easily opens out with clearly marked handle located 34 inches above floor.
FACILITIES: Pool, playground.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 wheelchair accessible rooms, with Queen- size bed
in each. Bathroom door is 33 inches wide. Grab bar in tub. Sink 32 inches
high. Handrail with the toilet. 19 inch toilet seat height. Smoke alarm with
flashing light. Closed captioned TV or decoder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, AE, DS and DC.
Check in 3PM and checkout 11AM. Cable TV and refrigerator in room.
ISLAND MOTOR INN
757-336-3141
Fax: 757-336-1483
www.chincoteague.com
4391 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Route 175 East from Route 13 in Oak Hall, turn left at light in Chincoteague
onto Main Street - go 0.25 mile on left.
PARKING: 2 accessible parking spaces, located 75 feet to left of main
entrance. Nearby ramps well marked.
ENTRANCE: Located east side of building, covered with ramp for auxilary building.
3 exterior steps, each 7 inches high. Handrails on left and right. Ramps provided.
1 glass entry door, 32 inches wide, opens out with clearly marked brass pull
handle located 36 inches above floor.
FACILITIES: 3 steps from the lobby level to the restaurant, lounge,
20 steps to meeting rooms, other public rooms. Pool. Portable ramp available.
Signage printed in contrasting colors. Luggage handling available. Lowered
drinking fountains. Non-smoking rooms.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located off main lobby. Doors 35 inches wide, open
in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 inches wide doors opening out,
and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height, 17 inches between commode and wall.
Sink height 29 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator located
in lobby of main building and other building. Serves all levels. Buttons in
braille and recessed.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone in pool area - courtesy
local calls. Numbers raised.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Located on 1st and 2nd floors. 2 wheelchair accessible
rooms, with two double or 1 King-size bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath.
Unnecessary furniture removed upon request. Step at room entry. 60 inch circular
clear space in room and in bathroom. Sill at bathroom door. Bathroom door
is 33 inches wide. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room
for a lateral transfer. 2 Grab bars in tub. Handrail with the toilet. Room
phones marked with large numbers, raised and recessed numbers. Large digit
display alarm clocks. Smoke alarm with flashing light. TTY connected to front
desk. Amplified phones. Room light flashes when phone rings. Closed captioned
TV or decoder. Vibrating alarm clock. Lever handles on doors. Extended drapery
rod pulls.
RESTAURANT: Located in Northeast corner of property, has 12 tables
for guests in wheelchairs. Table 27 inches high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit cards: V, MC, AE, DS and CB.
REFUGE MOTOR INN
757-336-5511
Fax: 757-336-6134
www.chincoteague.com
7058 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Route 175 East from Route 13 in Oak Hall to Chincoteague. Turn left on
Main Street, then right on Maddox Boulevard. Go half way around circle, 0.25
mile on right.
PARKING: 3 designated accessible parking spaces. Located front of building
near rooms, side entrance and at rear of building. Parking space 9 feet wide.
Accessible aisle 33 inches wide. RV parking.
ENTRANCE: Located east side of entrance. 2 glass entry doors, 56 inches wide,
open out with clearly marked metal pull handle located 35 inches above floor.
Steps inside lobby. Each step 8 inches high and marked with tactile strip
and color change. Handrails on left and right.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Accessible phones in lobby near entrance and between
buildings. Lowered phones. Numbers raised.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Grab bar in tub. Roll-in showers. Hand held shower
heads. Sink 29 inches high. Handrail with the toilet. 18 inch toilet seat
height. Room phones with raised numbers. Lever handles on doors. Lowered peep
holes. Room refrigerators available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, AE, DS, CB and
DC.
Restaurants
DON’S SEAFOOD
757-336-6121
Fax: 757-336-5458
4113 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Route 175 East from Oak Hall to Chincoteague, turn left on Main Street,
go 0.25 mile on left.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces, located 25 feet from
back entrance. Parking space 10 feet wide. RV parking.
ENTRANCE: Located in back. Glass entry door, 32 inches wide, easily
opens out with clearly marked grip handle located 35 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located by back entrance. Doors are 33 inches wide,
open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 inch wide doors opening
in, and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height, 12 inches between commode and
wall. Sink height 29 inches. Accessible stall checked for obstructions. Unisex
or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: In back entrance and lobby. Lowered phones. Numbers
raised. Amplified headsets.
DINING: There are 20 tables for guests in wheelchairs, located downstairs.
Non-smoking areas available. Table height is 29 inches. Aisle width between
tables is 36 inches Menus are available on non-glossy surface. Bar upstairs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS, CB and DC.
ETTA’S CHANNEL SIDE RESTAURANT
757-336-5644
Fax: 757-336-5644
7452 East Side Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Route 175 East from Route 13 in Oak Hall, turn left on Main Street, turn
right 0.25 mile on Church Street - continue around to Eastside Drive. Restaurant
3 miles on left.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces, located front of restaurant.
Parking space 9 feet wide. Ramps nearby well marked.
ENTRANCE: Located in front. 8 exterior steps, each 8 inches high. Handrails
on left and right. Ramps provided. Glass entry door, 38 inches wide, easily
opens out with clearly marked handle located 38 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located near entrance. Doors are 34 inches wide,
open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls with handrails. 19 inch toilet
seat height, 8 inches between commode and wall. Sink height 29 inches. Accessible
stall checked for obstructions.
DINING: There are tables for guests in wheelchairs, located near entrance.
Tables indoors and out. Table height is 27 inches. Aisle width between tables
is 27 inches. Menus are available in braille.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit Cards: MC, V and DS. Hours: Monday-Thursday
4PM-9:30PM, Friday-Sunday 11:30AM-9:30PM.
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