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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island

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Must see · National Park · Beach
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4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore reviews

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  • By Konasmother
    My husband and I had visited Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in it’s original location, many years ago. They were trying everything they could think of, at that time, to shore up the beach, as the sea was... 
    My husband and I had visited Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in it’s original location, many years ago. They were trying everything they could think of, at that time, to shore up the beach, as the sea was...  more »
  • By kathleen S
    This is a beautiful seashore, and to be able to drive along it with so many miles of undeveloped land is wonderful. There are many places to pull out and climb the dunes to the beach. The surf was.....  more
    This is a beautiful seashore, and to be able to drive along it with so many miles of undeveloped land is wonderful. There are many places to pull out and climb the dunes to the beach. The surf was.....  more »
  • By Craig P
    There are a number of pullouts and pulloffs on 12 to stop, park, and walk over the dunes to the beach. 
    There are a number of pullouts and pulloffs on 12 to stop, park, and walk over the dunes to the beach.  more »
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Popular things to do in Hatteras Island

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse ©
Lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Buxton
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Blue Pelican Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Blue Pelican Gallery
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom ©
Art Gallery
Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom
Avon
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
North Pond Trail
Nature / Park
North Pond Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Hatteras Island

Jennette's Pier ©
Pier / Boardwalk
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Jockey's Ridge State Park ©
Geologic Formation
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Nags Head
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bodie Island Lighthouse ©
Lighthouse
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Nags Head
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge ©
Beach
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Rodanthe
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Hatteras Island

Aloha Yoga Susan
Spa / Wellness
Aloha Yoga Susan
Avon
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Salvo Beach ©
Beach
Salvo Beach
Salvo
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Studio 12
Art Gallery
Studio 12
Avon
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC ©
Art Gallery
Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC
Salvo
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Hatteras Island

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Studio 12 ©
Art Gallery
Studio 12
Avon
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Frisco Native American Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Frisco Native American Museum
Frisco
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hatteras Island Ocean Center ©
Specialty Museum
Hatteras Island Ocean Center
Hatteras
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Hatteras Island

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Avon Fishing Pier ©
Pier / Boardwalk
Avon Fishing Pier
Avon
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Godspeed Charters
Fishing Charter / Tour
Godspeed Charters
Hatteras
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Cape Point Beach
Beach
Cape Point Beach
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Shelley Island ©
Beach
Shelley Island
Buxton
3.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Hatteras Island

Equine Adventures ©
Horseback Riding Tour
Equine Adventures
Frisco
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
REAL Watersports ©
Lesson / Workshop
REAL Watersports
Waves
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tightlinez Charters ©
Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
Tightlinez Charters
Avon
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Kite Club Hatteras ©
Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
Kite Club Hatteras
Avon
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

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