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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located in Hatteras Island. For Cape Hatteras National Seashore and beyond, use our Avon trip builder to get the most from your Avon vacation.
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  • Went on the National Seashore in Frisco, Buxton, and Hatteras. You can drive right on the beach with a four wheel drive and beaches are very nice. Dunes are beautiful, and water is nice and warm. Wave...  more »
  • We came to the lighthouse frequently when our children were little but haven't been back for several years. This year we wanted to see Shelly Island so we made the trip from Kitty Hawk to Cape Hattera...  more »
  • My husband and I stopped quick to snap some shots of the lighthouse. There was tours going on w a National Parks employee. We went off on our own and looked around.  more »
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Best things to do in Hatteras Island

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Buxton
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Hatteras Island
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Hatteras Island
Visit for: 3​h
Kid Friendly Attractions
Avon Fishing Pier
Avon
Visit for: 2​h
Frisco Beach
Frisco
Visit for: 3​h
Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
Buxton
Visit for: 2​h
Hidden Gems
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Haulover
Buxton
Visit for: 3​h
Salvo Beach
Salvo
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Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC
Salvo
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Museums
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Blue Pelican Gallery
Hatteras Island
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Kinnakeet Clay
Avon
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Hatteras Island Ocean Center
Hatteras
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Tours
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Horseback Riding Tours
Frisco
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
Speed Boats Tours
Hatteras
Visit for: 4​h
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Equine Adventures
Frisco
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Kite Club Hatteras
Avon
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
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