This island puts anglers in an enviable location for onshore and offshore charter fishing, and this sport is certainly one of the most popular things to do in Ocracoke. There’s no shortage of places to fish from the harbor, on the pristine beaches and on along the sound. However, if you opt for an Ocracoke fishing charter, it includes the thrill of feeling the ocean wind against your face and a boat rocking underfoot. These experiences take anglers out into the sound or ocean aboard boats equipped with top-of-the-line gear and captained by knowledgeable locals. There’s even the option to slow down the pace of your Ocracoke fishing charter when you choose a guided kayak charter trip, where the savvy guides lead you to excellent spots for finding flounder, trout, sheepshead, cobia and more. Options for Ocracoke fishing charters vary from half-day to full-day trips, so fishermen and women can create the experience that works best for their schedules.
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The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21 flavors of ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, floats, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items like muffins and bagels to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso, cappuccino or lattes are additional options. With free WiFi and a morning newspaper, this is a great place to start the day. Relax on the porch rocking chairs and watch the world go by. Bike rentals are available by the hour, day or week.
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21 flavors of ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, floats, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items like muffins and bagels to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso,...read more
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge...read more
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Blue Heron Realty rents golf carts and bicycles to make it easier to get around the village. Advance reservations are required; give them a call to inquire about availability and pricing.read more
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On May 11, 1942, about 40 miles south of Ocracoke, a German submarine torpedoed and sank the British vessel HMS Bedfordshire. The 170-foot ship was one of 24 antisubmarine ships loaned to the United States by Winston Churchill. The entire crew of four officers and 33 crewmen drowned. U.S. Coast Guard officers found four of the bodies washed ashore three days later. The soldiers were...read more
The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches more than 70 miles along parts of three islands: Bodie Island (just south of Nags Head), Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. It is a place for recreation, immersion in nature and inspiration for humans as well as a safe haven for a variety of wildlife. The beautiful barrier island environment is a place...read more
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Sign up for an excursion with Marcus Lawson to explore the sound waters in a 24-foot Carolina skiff, complete with all the equipment you need to gather clams and gig flounder. Ask him about his winter duck hunting trips as well.read more
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Coast and Go rents golf-carts and all-electric, fat-tire bikes on Ocracoke Island. Their e-bikes are a fun, efficient and eco-friendly way to tour the island. Golf carts and e-bikes rent by the hour, day or week; call for rates and to make reservations. read more
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North Carolina–licensed massage therapist Amy Borland Hilton offers body work from her home to restore your mind, body and spirit. She is skilled in a variety of therapy styles including Structural Integration, lymph drainage therapy, myofascial bodywork, craniosacral therapy and private yoga. Her services are very popular, so it’s recommended that you make an appointment well in advance. read more
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Produced by Ocracoke's Latino residents in partnership with Ocracoke Alive, the annual Latino Festival de Ocracoke is held in early November. This celebration features music, dance, games, arts and food from the many regions of Mexico and Latin America. read more
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Williams is a licensed hunting guide with more than 20 years of experience who has appeared in both Wildfowl and Carolina Adventure magazines. He transports hunters to curtain blinds or sink boxes, a type of blind developed on Pamlico Sound and legal only in Hyde and Dare counties. Reservations should be made before Thanksgiving, and packages including accommodations can be arranged. Guided waterfowl trips are in December...read more
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Just across from the National Park Service’s Ocracoke Campground, Hammock Hills Nature Trail is a 3/4-mile trail through the island’s maritime forest and salt marsh. It’s a great trail for nature lovers and bird watchers, and there are informative signposts along the way. The hike takes about 30 minutes. Parking is available for several cars, or one can walk or bike there on the paved...read more
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This marker is a little hard to find, but it’s worth seeking out. It’s on a grassy patch behind the National Park Service Visitor Center and next to the boat ramp. Park the car and walk out to the sound and you’ll see it. The marker commemorates Fort Ocracoke, the remnants of which lie submerged in Ocracoke Inlet toward Portsmouth Island. The fort was constructed...read more
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Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are sure to entertain and educate. The tours explore either the Around Creek or Down Point areas of the island, leaving from the Village Craftsmen store on Howard Street at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday nights. Cost is $20 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12 and free for ages 4 and younger. Space is limited, and online reservations are required.
Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are sure to entertain and educate. The tours explore either the Around Creek or Down Point areas of the island, leaving from the Village Craftsmen store on Howard Street at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday nights. Cost is $20 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12 and...read more
Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are...read more
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Licensed guides Kenneth Tillett, Earl Gaskins and Earl’s son, Spencer Gaskins, have more than four decades of hunting experience, expertise and local knowledge. Tillett’s great-grandfather, Charlie McWilliams, and Earl Gaskins’ grandfather, Thurston Gaskill, both led parties for the legendary Green Island Hunting Club. Island Guide Services continues the tradition, offering stake and pit blinds, decoys and transport.read more
