Hey Gang,
After some discussion, we're planning a trip up the eastern shore to Chincoteague Island for some Mr.Whippy Ice Cream
http://www.misterwhippy.com/ We'll probably grab a quick bite to eat either on the way up or on the island then do some sight seeing on the island before heading over for some Ice Cream. Thinking maybe Ssturday August 8th, stay over til Sunday August 9.
As we determine meetup time and place we will post it here.
MEETUP PLACE:
Eastern Shore side of the tunnel. The first parking lot on the RIGHT. 3.4 miles +/- once you hit land on the shore sideMEETUP TIME:
Lets meet up at 9 AM across the tunnel and and hit the road at 9:30!Your Responsibilities: Book your own hotel if your are staying over. Keep Toll money available $24.00 total for overnight. Same day return costs only $5. Pack your sunscreen and bug spray (the island is surrounded by marsh-monster mosquitoes)
I'll try to look up costs for other items and post the costs I locate with the links below.
The trip will be an enjoyable drive over the Chesapeake Bay bridge (toll 12.00 each way - EZ PASS does work) up the Eastern Shore to Chincoteague. Over the causeway to the secluded little island. You are immediately placed in the center of town. There are two main drags where you will find all the normal resort type entertainment. The two main drags are Main Street and Maddox Blvd. There will be numerous places for eating and playing. We will line up a schedule of events, that you may take part in or not as you please. For those who have never been.. this history of wild ponies is part of the lore. Wild ponies can be seen in their natural habitat in the wildlife park (they hide in the trees pretty well though). There are of course beaches, shopping, antiques, museums and all the normal beach fanfare.
I have listed a few nice bed and breakfast inns as well as hotels. Prices seem to range from about 120-170 per night. But be sure to ask for discounts like government, frequent traveler clubs, AAA, 50+, military etc. For instance we got a $40 government discount at Quality Inn. Look at the links for hotels in another post, one in particular does accept pets. There are tons of places to stay so don't feel you are limited. All are within about a mile of each other as I recall. So meeting up will be no problem. Here is the Chamber of Commerce site with listings of events, eateries and hotels www.chincoteaguechamber.com
Schedule of events will include Refuge Golf & Bumper Boats
http://www.refugegolfandbumperboats.com/ with mini golf, arcade, go-karts, bumper boats, rock wall and eateries.
Saturday is a Art Stroll Day with participating Island galleries and shops are open from 6-10pm with events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings , book signings, live music, wine tasting etc. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/home.html
A stop at the famous Mr Whippies ice cream
http://www.misterwhippy.com/Pony show 8pm Saturday night
www.chincoteague.com/ponycentre Get you photo taken with the ponies, poney rides,
Free trolly bus makes circles all day for transportation or we can try Scoot Coupes available for rent on the island
http://www.scootcoupe.com/ Of course there is great seafood restaurants and pizza. Hard to fit it all in but we can try!
You can stay the night or just make a day trip of it. (Either day)
Let us know if you plan to attend:
Dave and Kathy (Skargo & 2FUN4ME)
Steve and Elaine (BabyBMW)
Dale (Maacodale)
Jeff (Warped)
Erica (Sneezy)
Harry & Katy (Sandecker)
Susan (MINIFIED) dangit!
Steph and Don (MNI LIMO)
MAYBELaurie (MINIK9)
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