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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located in Hatteras Island. Plan trip to Salvo with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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  • By Astros80 On January 25, 2018
    I first visited the Cape while stationed in Norfolk many years ago. The outer banks is worth the drive, and the time to get there. If you have time, go see the lighthouse and just stroll around the wh...  more »
  • By Odella F On December 30, 2017
    We stopped on our way to see the NC outer banks lighthouses. The beaches are so clean and it was fun to look for sea shells. I found many and so did my boys.  more »
  • By RMDMarshall On December 27, 2017
    We have always wanted to visit but it was never convenient or we just didn’t have time. Now that we are retired we had no excuse! It was a fascinating trip, starting with the Ocracoke ferry and a tour...  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
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Hatteras Island
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Hatteras Island
Visit for: 3​h
Hidden Gems
Frisco Beach
Frisco
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Haulover
Buxton
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Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC
Salvo
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Kid Friendly Attractions
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Avon Fishing Pier
Avon
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Salvo Beach
Salvo
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Hatteras Island Ocean Center
Hatteras
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Shopping
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Harbor House Seafood Market
Hatteras Island
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Scotch Bonnet
Hatteras Island
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Lee Robinson's General Store
Hatteras
Visit for: 30​min
Museums
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Blue Pelican Gallery
Hatteras Island
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Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom
Avon
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Frisco Native American Museum
Frisco
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
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Equine Adventures
Frisco
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Kite Club Hatteras
Avon
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Spa Koru
Avon
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