This VA Town May Be Ideal For Vacationing During Fall, Thrillist Says

VIRGINIA — If you are wondering where you should go this upcoming fall season, digital travel publication Thrillist recommended Assateague Island for vacationing.

Nestled along the coast, Assateague Island was one of 12 areas Thrillist said are better in the fall.

At 37 miles long in the Atlantic Ocean, Assateague Island is near the eastern coast of the Delmarva Peninsula and shares its land between Maryland and Virginia.

Assateague is home to campsites, is known for its ponies and has a host of outdoor attractions. Visitors can go crabbing or horseback riding.

Here is what Thrillist said about Assateague Island:

"While other beach towns draw crowds with carnival-like games and vibrant party scenes, Assateague Island is the rare shoreline that’s all about nature. Located just outside of DC, this fairytale-like beach only gets better as the temperatures cool down. Visitors flock here in the summer because it's the picturesque home to wild ponies that roam the sand and salt marshes nearby. People like it so much, many opt to camp right on the beach and spend the night in this paradise, but camping plots go quickly during peak season so you’re better off opting for a September or October trip."

Other sites Thrillist said may be good for fall are Montauk, New York; Yellowstone National Park; Newport Beach, California; Chatham, Massachusetts; Vail, Colorado; Portland, Maine; Shelter Island, New York; Savannah, Georgia; Kiawah Island, South Carolina; Anna Maria Island, Florida; and Newport, Rhode Island.