Ocracoke Thing To Do
For a local historian’s perspective of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, you won’t want to miss this bus tour of Hatteras Island. Island native Danny Couch leads tours in a 28-passenger mini-bus, telling fascinating stories and bits of island history along the way. Couch grew up on the island and is passionate about its history. The stories he tells will intrigue you. Tours include Chicamacomico (Rodanthe,...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Hatteras Village Park is a nature preserve with a trail that winds through a maritime forest and salt marsh. You'll see high marsh and tidal marsh and cross an elevated boardwalk. Self-guided booklets will point out the plants and animals you might see. Parking and bike racks are available. read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Ken Dempsey Guide Service is a full-time service that specializes in inshore fishing and waterfowl hunting around Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Half-day and full-day trips are available for all levels of experience. Capt. Ken is an experienced captain and guide who loves to share his knowledge of the outdoors. read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Feeling adventurous? Little Godspeed Charters has so many Hatteras Island adventures that you could have fun doing a different one every day of your vacation. Capt. David Wilson is a local, seasoned captain who's been running boats for decades. When he decided to retire from offshore fishing, he still had a yearning for being on the water and helping people understand our waterways, so he...read more
The Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry carries passengers and bicycles only (no vehicles) between the Hatteras Village terminal and the Ocracoke Silver Lake terminal. The ferry ride between the islands takes 70 minutes. The ferry drops off riders in the heart of Ocracoke village, making it easy to walk or bike to restaurants, shops and attractions. Or you can hop on the free Ocracoke Tram that circulates...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Miss Hatteras, a 75-foot head boat, makes daily trips in season to the fishing grounds, with individuals paying a per-person fee to go along. All the gear and tackle you’ll need, along with instruction from the helpful crew, is provided. On Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Miss Hatteras takes full-day (6:30 a.m to 4 p.m.) trips to the Gulf Stream to bottom fish for triggerfish,...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
A monument at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras honors Hotel De Afrique, the first safe haven for African Americans during the Civil War. The wooden house was approximately 1.5 miles west of where the museum now stands. A predecessor to the Freedmen's Colony on Roanoke Island and part of the National Underground Railroad, the building and surrounding barracks housed former slaves on...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Dock, fish, dine and unwind at Oden's Dock in Hatteras village. This full-service marina books half-day inshore and nearshore charters and full-day offshore fishing charters year round. The head boat Miss Hatteras also offer trips from here. Fish-cleaning services are available on site. Check out the Oden's Dock Facebook page or website for a daily fishing report. Nightly and monthly slip rentals with electric and water hookups are...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Pelican’s Roost is a full-service tackle shop offering fresh bait, ballyhoo, custom rods, equipment repairs, accurate fishing information and everything else you’ll need to start casting off into the waters off Hatteras Island. They also have firewood, ice, souvenirs and custom T-shirts. You’ll want to stop and chat with the friendly and knowledgeable owner to get the scoop on the latest fishing information and pull...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Sailor Jo's offers customized standup paddleboarding excursions, lessons and eco tours and even provides all of the equipment. You can rent an SUP, schedule a private surf lesson, take a yoga class or share the fun and sign the gang up for an SUP party, choosing from flatwater and ocean adventures. read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
The proximity of the Gulf Stream, Continental Shelf and Labrador Current make Cape Hatteras a dynamic environment that attracts a plethora of sea birds. Capt. Brian Patteson, who has been leading pelagic bird trips since 1986, takes trips to the Gulf Stream to see these birds on his 61-foot boat, Stormy Petrel II. Each trip is staffed by two to five leaders, each of whom...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Teach’s Lair is a full-service marina offering both inshore and offshore fishing charters and specialty charters year round as well as fish-cleaning services. Slip rentals with hookups are available by the day, week, month or year. A ramp for launching boats can be used for a $10 fee. A convenience store, ship’s store and tackle shop are onsite selling gear, apparel, custom rods and everything...read more
