Assateague Island
Island · Worcester County ·
Wild horses roam undeveloped beaches on this barrier island
Wild horses roam undeveloped beaches on this barrier island
"A wild, windswept barrier island with undeveloped beaches, notable for wild horses, wide sandy shorelines, and a natural, untouched coastal character." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A vast, roughly 48,000-acre coastal refuge of sand and grass renowned for its wild horse population and scenic camping; visitors come for beach walks, wildlife viewing, and an undeveloped seashore experience that's a classic American coastal adventure." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"It's a peaceful, NPS-managed barrier island split between Maryland and Virginia where couples can enjoy oceanfront privacy and (from a safe distance) sightings of the island's wild horses." - Cailey Rizzo Cailey Rizzo Cailey Rizzo is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. She specializes in reporting on travel, culture, and the arts. She is currently based in Brooklyn. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A 37-mile barrier island best known for wild horses roaming its sandy shores; the seashore offers oceanfront campsites and a wide range of outdoor pursuits including hiking, swimming, surfing, birding and kayaking, with abundant wildlife photography opportunities." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A rugged, windswept coastal experience where families can watch wild horses gallop along pristine sandy beaches and enjoy crashing waves and sand dunes; camping is intentionally rustic—typically just a tent site and a picnic table—making wildlife viewing and beach time the main draws." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
