Chincoteague, VA
This east coast town is all about the wildlife, specifically the wild horses. Visitors rush to the island each year for the Pony Penning, held since 1925. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department hosts the event, and it consists of a pony swim, in which the animals cross the Assateague Channel, and a pony auction.
No one truly knows how this population of horses came to be, though there are a few theories. Some people say they are descendants of Spanish horses that were shipwrecked traveling to Peru in the 17th century. Others argue that they were left here long ago by pirates. And there are even those who say that they are runaways from farmers.
Besides this, the charming beauty of this east coast getaway has many trails for hiking, beaches, and even an adorable red and white lighthouse.
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