Hatteras Thing To Do
The 50' custom-built Tuna Duck operates out of Hatteras Harbor Marina in Hatteras Village, meaning you're just a short run to the famous deep-sea fishing grounds of the Gulf Stream. On a charter with Tuna Duck, you will be going after tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin and more. They specialize in enjoying the day and catching fish.
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Hatteras Thing To Do
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, weather observations gathered near Cape Hatteras were important for forecasters all along the East Coast. The Hatteras Island weather station was so critical that in 1901 the U.S. Weather Bureau constructed a dedicated Weather Bureau building in Hatteras village, one of only 11 such buildings constructed in the nation at the turn of the century. The building...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
For a chance to see the offshore boats unloading the day’s deep-sea catches, head down to one of the Hatteras Village marinas between 3:30 and 5 p.m. When the boats come in, the fishing mates unload the day’s catches onto the docks so the fish can be taken away and cleaned. Most days you’ll see something, usually yellow-fin tuna, mahi mahi and wahoo or some...read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
The folks at Village Marina call this the “best little dink marina anywhere.” Small as it is, Village Marina offers slip rentals with water and electric hookups, a boat ramp with parking ($10 fee), gas and a ship’s store with tackle and supplies. The Village Marina Motel and Dinky’s Restaurant are also on site. (See Accommodations and Restaurants.) read more
Hatteras Thing To Do
Waterboy has everything you need for island exploration. They rent kayaks, surfboards, watersports equipment, standup paddleboards and more. There’s also fun stuff like corn hole and bikes and practical gear like life jackets, umbrellas and chairs. Waterboy rents golf carts for tooling around the island – these can be rented hourly, for half a day, a full day, overnight or weekly. All other equipment can...read more
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is an annual six-day celebration devoted to celebrating the wild side of the Outer Banks and the surrounding region. Held in October, the festival offers almost 100 programs in themes ranging from birding and wildlife photography to paddling, natural history and more. It’s a fun and educational event for the whole family, and since it takes place in the shoulder...read more
