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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island

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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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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Hatteras Island
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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum
Rodanthe
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Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach
Ocracoke
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Springers Point
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Avon Fishing Pier
Avon
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Frisco Beach
Frisco
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Salvo Beach
Salvo
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Hidden Gems
Haulover
Buxton
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Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
Buxton
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Pea Island Art Gallery, Salvo, NC
Salvo
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Blue Pelican Gallery
Hatteras Island
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Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom
Avon
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Hatteras Island Ocean Center
Hatteras
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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REAL Watersports
Waves
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