Assateague Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The island is best known for its wild ponies, but it also boasts some of the best beaches on the East Coast, stretching for 37 miles. Assateague Island National Seashore offers countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can go sightseeing, kayaking, crabbing, bird watching, fishing, hunting, biking and more. It's a paradise for those who enjoy the outdoors, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Assateague Island 

Discover one of the few places in America where horses roam free. Assateague Island is a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia.

Assateague Island - The Land of Horses

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Assateague Island - The Land of Horses

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