To get to the starting point, follow NC north. From Corolla, the tour back-tracks south for a bit and then continues the length of the Outer Banks to Ocracoke, with a side trip to Roanoke Island along the way.
Be sure to adhere to the 35 mph speed limit, which is enforced along NC Head north on NC through the village of Duck to Corolla, about 20 miles. Along the drive, you will be able to enjoy seeing some of the stunning beach houses in the upscale areas of Duck and Corolla.
Located on the site of the Wright Brothers' first controlled powered flight in Kill Devil Hills, the Wright Brothers Visitor Center features exhibits, movies, and presentations as well as full-scale reproductions of the glider and the flying machine. Wright Brothers National Memorial is located at milepost 7. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is open year-round, seven days a week, except Christmas day when it is closed. Jockey's Ridge State Park is a fascinating acre park and a recreational area where visitors are able to explore the highest sand dunes on the entire Atlantic coast.
Consisting of three peaks, this constantly shifting ridge is often referred to as The Living Dune. At its peak, Jockey's Ridge is between 80 and feet tall depending on the weather, Climbing to the top is a popular but strenuous endeavor, especially during the heat of summer.
Popular park activities include swimming, kayaking, hang gliding, windsurfing, sand-boarding and more. Steeped in mystery, the history of Roanoke Island is entwined with the story of America's first English settlers. Along with its fascinating history, Roanoke Island offers visitors many other things to explore and enjoy. A true blend of yesterday and today, the island has evolved into one of the most popular destinations of the Outer Banks.
Roanoke Island, surrounded by sound waters, lies between Bodie Island and the mainland. Administered by the National Park Service, it encompasses 24, acres, including the 5, acres of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge located within the Seashore boundaries. Entry to Cape Hatteras National Seashore is free. There are two entrances to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. There are three visitor centers located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Hours are 9 a. Cape Hatteras is popular for swimming, fishing, exploring nature , camping , boating, windsurfing, hunting and more. Popular attractions include:. Signs mark the entrance. Sometimes called America's Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is one of the nation's most recognized landmarks and one of the most popular attractions along the Atlantic coast. The grounds are open year round closed Christmas and climbing tours are offered seasonally.
Ocracoke Island, the Pearl of the Outer Banks and the location of America's Best Beach for , is known for its miles of clean beaches, abundant wildlife, quaint village and connection to Blackbeard. Ocracoke Island can be reached by ferry or private boats and planes.
From Hatteras Island, follow N. The minute ferry crossing to Ocracoke Island is free. Once on Ocracoke Island, continue driving south on N. Many visitors prefer to explore the village area by bike or on foot since traffic can be very congested during the busier seasons and the speed limit is 20 to 25 mph. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Some of them have anomalous six on each paw. Store owner Allen Burrus says the felines arrived on a ghost ship a few hundred years ago.
When looting the ship, locals brought them ashore. More six-toed cats have appeared over time, but Burrus recently spayed and neutered the wandering animals. A surplus of toes — and cuteness. Glad you asked. The Outer Banks is steeped in pirate lore, so it makes perfect sense that certain town names honor this swashbuckling heritage. In their looting attempts, pirates would often try to lure ships closer to shore so that they would run aground. Some say that after a shipwreck, scavengers salvaged the rum and hid it in the sand dunes.
If you happen to find some, save us a nip. Ten years after it was built, it became inextricably linked to the most storied maritime tragedy of all: the sinking of the R. On the fateful night of April 14, , the station received one of the very first distress signals from the British passenger liner — just moments after it struck an iceberg.
Hatteras was one of many stations to dismiss the message as a hoax, and only one station, in Newfoundland, sent help. For decades, the forgotten log entry detailing the distress call was stuffed into a wall as insulation.
Though the station was decommissioned in , you can still visit it today. Whalehead Club changed hands a number of times from the s to s. At one point, it was leased to Atlantic Research Corporation.
It was on an incredibly remote stretch of land, a perfect place to keep things hush-hush. Any local can tell you about the time that the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was moved , but nearby Bodie Island Lighthouse has some interesting, lesser-known chapters in its history, too.
The Bodie Island Lighthouse we know today is actually the third to exist. The first lighthouse was constructed in , but it had a bad foundation, which caused the tower to lean. It was scrapped 12 years later, and a subsequent lighthouse was built But when the Civil War began, Confederate troops feared that Union forces would capture the beacon, so they preemptively blew it up in After it was built in and moved to Frisco from New Jersey in , it has served a campground office, hot dog stand, and just about everything in between.
Following heavy cannon fire over Confederate forts in the area on August 28 and 29, Union troops secured their first victory in the war.
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