- TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Ocracoke, North Carolina, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Buxton and Beaufort.
- From Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach to Drum Stick fishing charter, the Ocracoke area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Off Road & ATV, Hiking Trails, Kayaking and Parasailing.
- Ocracoke, located in Hyde County, North Carolina, is settled on the southern point of Ocracoke Island. With population less than 1,000 residents, this small community is a natural wonder, made famous by the death of Blackbeard the pirate. This census-designated sits on Silver Lake and is complete with sand dunes and a salt marsh.
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The Schooner Windfall II offers 1.5-hour sunset cruises aboard the 32-foot sailing vessel in Pamlico Sound where Blackbeard took his bounty. The company also offers 6-passenger and 12-passenger charter boats, along with wedding cruises.
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The Hammock Hills Nature Trail are located just across from the National Park Service's Ocracoke Campground. The trail itself is rather short at 3/4 of a mile, but nature and bird lovers can still enjoy themselves along the path.
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The Molasses Creek - Deepwater Theater is an Outer Banks performing arts site located in Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. The theater, which plays host to Opry-style music and plays, is opened from June to October each year.
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The most thrilling way to explore the coastline of Ocracoke Island is a parasailing adventure with Ocracoke Parasail Inc. The company launches two excursions per hour, with a maximum of six guests per boat. Call for reservations if you do not wish to spend hours on the waiting list.
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Starting in 1753, Portsmouth grew to be a thriving community on the Outer Banks and within 100 years, 1,400 vessels and two-thirds of all goods entering North Carolina passed through its port each year. Now, a ghost town, visitors can see a 250-acre historic district.
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935 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960
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Blackbeard was the pirate name of Edward Teach. At the Tach's Hold Blackbeard Exhibit, visitors can learn more about this pirate's life and his death near the museum, as well as buy all types of pirate supplies.
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Located in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, the Anchorage Marina is situated on the southern Outer Banks. Fishing enthusiasts find the deepwater harbor of the marina an ideal location for sound fishing and deepsea fishing activities.
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Featuring surf equipment, Ride the Wind Surf Shop provides kayak and paddleboard rentals. The shop also offers one hour surf lessons where visitors can learn the basics of surfing with a CPR certified instructor.
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Boots with excellent traction are essential for traversing the Buxton Woods Nature Trail in Buxton, North Carolina. The trail is very popular with bird watchers, who visit regularly to see more than 360 species that live in or pass through the Buxton Woods.
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Fatty's Treats and Tours offers ice cream in many different flavors and with many different topics. The company also offers kayaking tours filled with information about the local environment and its history.