Ocracoke Island is only accessible by water or air.
From Highway 12, located along the Outer Banks, the Hatteras Ferry crossing is free and takes about one hour. If you’re making a day trip to Ocracoke, plan to arrive at the Hatteras Ferry landing as early as possible since it operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Frisco Mini Golf & Go Karts
50212 Trent Lake Lane, Frisco, NC 27936
~12 minutes
Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center
53536 North Carolina Highway 12, Frisco, NC 27936
~ 7 minutes drive
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras, NC 27943
~ 5 minutes drive
Buxton Woods Trail
46375 Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
Many different hiking trails, about 7 miles in total.
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
47206 North Carolina Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920
~ 20 minutes drive
Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop
57196 Saxon Cut Drive, Hatteras, NC 27943
~ 3 minutes drive
Gingerbread Bakery and Pizza
52715 North Carolina Highway 12, Frisco, NC 27936
~ 9 minutes drive
Skydive OBX
410 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954
For those of you that may be a little more adventurous.
Please just wait until after the wedding :)
Slash Creek Outfitters
57698 North Carolina Highway 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
Surf board, skim board, body board, kayak, bike and golf cart rental