Beach-O-Matic: Chincoteague Sunday, May 17, 1997; Page E06

For family-oriented eco-tourists.

What's There?

Wild horses ... Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge ... Main Street for wildlife art and crafts ... the Oyster and Maritime Museum.

Lodging

Motels range from $50 to $150, B&B rates start at $65 and cottages rent for $300 to $1,500 a week. At a campground, it'll cost about $18 a night for tents and $23 for recreational vehicles.

Bargains

Ask about midweek discounts.

The Drive

164 miles, 3 ½ hours

Quirk

During the Civil War, the citizens of Chincoteague refused to line up with the Confederate Army. The reaction from Richmond? Nobody cared.

Contact

757-336-6161, http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com