The only way to get to this island to fly in or travel by boat.  If you take the ferry, your car will have to take the ferry, too.  And, if you miss the last ferry, you’d better plan to spend the night.  Click Here for ferry information and the schedule.

Visit the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse to see North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse which is still operating but it isn’t open for climbing.   Hang gliding and water sports, including kayaking and fishing, are very popular here.

If you are a fan of Blackbeard the Pirate, You will want to visit Ocracoke for sure. They say that Blackbeard the Pirate Ocracoke’s Most Famous Visitor.  Blackbeard was the most notorious pirate in the history of seafaring.  

http://www.nps.gov/archive/caha/blackb.htm

http://www.teachshole.com/

Click on these links for more information on Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke History

Outer Banks History Center

Wild Horse Safari

Beach Information

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