Attractions
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
TOMS COVE DISTRICT 757-336-6577
8586 Beach Rd., Chincoteague, VA 2333 www.nps.gov/asis
On state Rte 175 East from Rte 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 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked metal handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at bath house during peak season. Doors are 36 in. wide, and open out. Turns to enter. Roll-in showers. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer. Also accessible port-o-let close by visitor center. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, 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: 9-4 daily, Mid-June through Labor Day. Interpretive programs. Weekend programs seasonally.
CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
757-336-6122
757-336-5273 www.chinco.fws.gov/introduction.htm
P. O. Box 62, Chincoteague, VA 23336
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Located in the Virginia portion of Assateague Island along the Atlantic Flyway, Chincoteague Refuge hosts over 300 species of birds.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Paved Trails - 3.2 mile Wildlife Loop, 1.6 mile Woodland Trail, 1.25 mile Swans Cove Trail (loose gravel may be encountered in storm damaged sections), and 1 mile Black Duck Trail.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Ramps lead to the deck and Chincoteague Refuge Visitor Center entrance. Entries are 35 in. wide with easy open doors equipped with 3 in. knobs located 36 in. above the floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Wooden ramps and deck connect the Chincoteague Refuge Visitor Center to the rest rooms located on the right. Entrance doors are 35 in. wide and open in. Knobs turn to open. Accessible stalls have 31 in. wide doors which open out, along with handrails and 11 in. between wall and commode. Sinks have a 26 in. underneath clearance. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. An accessible drinking fountain is located near the rest rooms, except in winter months.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are 2 closed captioned videos.
For guests with mobility disabilities, accessible trails allow opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, interpretation, and environmental education. Wildlife Loop travels the dike that surrounds Snow Goose Pool. While wheelchair users may use Wildlife Loop during Refuge hours, be advised that vehicles are permitted on the trail from 3 PM til dusk. Swans Cove Trail connects Wildlife Loop to Beach Parking Lot # 1 and Black Duck Trail connects to the Woodland Trail. A short half mile packed sand/stone trail connects the Chincoteague Refuge Visitor Center to the Refuge Auditorium and Headquarters. Trails do not have steep grades which would require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Big Game hunting in a wheelchair accessible zone is available during the firearms hunt season. Five hunters are allowed in the area per week. Contact the refuge for details.
PICNIC AREAS: The National Park Service provides picnic tables adjacent to the Beach Parking Lots. Tables with attached benches have extended tops for wheelchair accessibility and are 36 in. high. A wheelchair ramp and large tired beach chair are available from the Lifeguards or Toms Cove Visitor Center Staff. The Toms Cove Visitor Center is located near the beach along Beach Road.
GIFT SHOP: Staff assist visitors with special needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A fee is charged to enter the Refuge. A free Golden Access Passport, for permanently disabled United States citizens, may be obtained at the Chincoteague Refuge Visitor Center. Refuge Hours: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is open year round. Hours vary. Accessible interpretive hubs along refuge trails will be installed in 2002.
REFUGE WATERFOWL MUSEUM 757-336-5800
7059 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
www.chincoteaguechamber.com/i-refuge-waterfowl-museum
Take Rte 175 E from Rte 13 in Oak Hall. Turn left on Main Street - Turn right on Maddox, go halfway around traffic circle, 1/4 mile on left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Our unique museum has over 7000 sq. ft. 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 disabilities. Length of paths 20 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located in front. 3 exterior steps, each 8 in. high. Ramps provided. Glass entry door, 32 in. wide, opens out with clearly marked grip handle located 36 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS:
Doors 34 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. 19 in. toilet seat height, 7 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 27 in. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 32 in. wide. Counters 30 in. high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 75% of museum has 28 in. wide or wider aisles.
ISLAND RESORT 757-336-3141
Fax: 757-336-1483
4391 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Take Rte 175 E from Rte 13 in Oak Hall, turn left at light in Chincoteague onto Main Street - go 1/2 mile on left.
PARKING: 4 accessible parking spaces, located 75 ft. 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 in. high. Handrails on left/rt. Ramps provided. 1 glass entry door, 32 in. wide, opens out with clearly marked brass pull handle located 36 in. above floor.
FACILITIES: 3 steps from the lobby level to the restaurant and lounge, 20 steps to meeting rooms and other public rooms. Pool. Portable ramp available. Signage printed in contrasting colors. Luggage handling available. Lowered drinking fountains. Non-smoking rooms. Ramp to water front boardwalk (600 feet). Increased wattage lighting in dining areas.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located off main lobby. Doors 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 17 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 29 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
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 bath. Sill at bathroom door. Bathroom door is 33 in. 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 / 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 NE corner of property, has 12 tables for guests in wheelchairs. Table 27 in. high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit cards: V, MC, AE, DS and CB.
Restaurant
DON’S SEAFOOD 757-336-5715
4113 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Fax: 757-336-5458 www.donsseafood.com
Take Rte 175 E from Oak Hall to Chincoteague, turn left on Main Street, go 1/4 mile on left.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces, located 25 ft. from back entrance. Parking space 10 ft. wide. RV parking.
ENTRANCE: Located in back. Glass entry door, 32 in. wide, easily opens out with clearly marked grip handle located 35 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located by back entrance. Doors are 33 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 29 in. 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 in. Aisle width between tables is 36 in. Menus are available on non-glossy surface. Bar upstairs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS, CB and DC.
