The Top 5 Attractions around Ocracoke
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ocracoke. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ocracoke is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Ocracoke Island Light Station
Highlight • Monument
The lighthouse is the second oldest in the US still in operation. That's why it's not open for tours
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Cape Hatteras Ferry Terminal
Highlight • Rest Area
This is where the ferries go to Ocracoke Island. During the day they run every 30 minutes to 1 hour, you don't need to reserve. From Ocracoke you can drive …
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Highlight • Monument
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum honors the thousands of shipwrecks off North Carolina’s coast and explores the region’s maritime history from piracy and war to storms and rescue missions. …
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Ocracoke Ferry Terminal
Highlight • Rest Area
The Ocracoke–Hatteras ferry runs multiple times daily, with departures roughly every 30–60 minutes depending on season and weather. The crossing takes about one hour, skimming across the shallow waters and …
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Ocracoke Beach
Highlight • Beach
If you come to Ocracoke, you should definitely drive 5-10 mi out of the village and go to the beach there. Absolutely no or only isolated people. A wonderful sea and the climate are simply unbeatable.
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