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Off the coast of Maryland and Virginia lies what might be considered the most magical place on earth (sorry, Mickey). Assateague Island boasts a setting ripe for fishing, observing wildlife, and hanging out along the pristine beach. But there is one attraction in particular here that is essentially a primal call to those of us [manchildren] who not-so-secretly wish we could pal around with puppies and leprechauns on a daily basis. What is it, you ask?


PONIES IN THE WATER.


Yes, aside from being visually stunning, Assateague Island is best known for the wild ponies that roam its shores, often approaching visitors without abandon. But most importantly, these ponies swim tin he water and frolic all the live long day, which we can only assume is the closest thing to witnessing real-life unicorns doing the Charleston or something. In other words, it's almost too good to be true (but it is true, and you can go there).

Thanks to Flickr users, we have visual proof that the ponies of Assateague Island will do just about anything to earn your affection (not that it would take much)...

  • They will eat your Bugles!
  • They will line up in shades of brown to pose for portraits!



  • Like your mom, they will consider whether or not the water "looks cold"



  • They will get so fluffy, you will cry when you can't take them home.



  • They will get tired and lie down in the sand LIKE F*CKING PUPPIES ZOMGSOOCUUUUUUTE!!!!1!!1!



  • They will scamper seaside at dusk




  • They will swim into the sun and possibly make you consider the existence of a higher power or -- at the very least -- a God of Ponies because, srsly, how could anything be so effing amazing???