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Ocracoke Island is accessible only via ferry, private boat or airplane. Time seems to stand still on this 16-mile-long island, and that little bit of escapism is what lures people back again and again. What really makes Ocracoke Island special is that three-quarters of it is protected Cape Hatteras National Seashore property.
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Find your preferred house of worship or church; locate beach accesses, boat ramps, parks, schools, county and town offices and more while visiting Ocracoke Village. |
 Shopping
Search our Ocracoke Shopping section to find all the stores that suit your tastes. Browse detailed information on each store from souvenirs to seafood to help you determine where you wish to shop! We will help you find the perfect reminder of your vacation or gift idea for a neighbor. |
 Dining
Examine our Ocracoke Dining options to find the restaurants that suit your tastes. Browse complete Menus including pricing and children’s menus too! Some will even deliver to your door. Looking for seafood markets, butchers and produce stands, please check the shopping index. |
 Nightlife
Explore Ocracoke Nightlife options to find the entertainment that suit your tastes. Whether your idea of nightlife is a bowling alley, movie theater, bingo or dancing and karaoke, we have tried to find it for you. |
 Activities
Browse Ocracoke Activities to find things to do on the Outer Banks for the entire family. Whether your idea of fun is soaring above the beach in a parasail harness, taking a surfing lesson, fishing on an offshore charter or playing mini-golf with your children, we will put you in touch with the folks who make it happen. |
 Lodging
Explore Ocracoke lodging options to find rental cottages, condos, hotels, motels and campgrounds. View detailed amenity information and use the helpful check availability links to complete your vacation accommodation planning. |
 Events & Weddings
Use our Wedding and Event Planning section to discover the possibilities available in Ocracoke for wedding planning, corporate events, or simply an old fashioned family barbecue catered at your Outer Banks vacation rental. In this section you will find what you need to plan a Outer Banks wedding or event, including coordinator services, personal services, banquet halls, caterers, and shops designed for the whole wedding, and party planning process. |
 Real Estate
Search our Relocation Properties section for Ocracoke residential living possibilties including Ocracoke real estate for sale, Ocracoke homes for sale, long term Ocracoke home rentals, Ocracoke condominiums, townhouses, apartments, and lots for sale. You may also search for commercial property for sale including Ocracoke businesses for sale, commercial lots for sale, and multi-unit dwellings. |
 Real Estate Services
Search our Relocation Services section to find everything you need to make your move to Ocracoke, successful. Here you will find everything that you need to manage the business of your Real Estate investment including Ocracoke Realtors, Ocracoke Real Estate companies, real estate appraisal companies, real estate attorneys, real estate management companies, as well as architects, insurance companies, inspectors, engineers, lenders, mortgage companies and so much more. |
 Home Improvement
Improving your Ocracoke home, Ocracoke vacation rental property, or commercial real estate? Our Ocracoke home improvement services section will provide you with everything you need for your Ocracoke home makeover. If your need is Ocracoke landscaping, a Ocracoke pool & spa company, roofing, an electrician, plumber, handyman services, a Ocracoke heating & cooling company, a carpenter, concrete services, or a Ocracoke deck & fence company, we are here to help you find it. |
 Convenience Services
For all the practical (and not so practical) things you need when away from home. From beach chairs and surfboards to manicures and massages. Rent a car, find a caterer - everything you need to make your vacation complete. |
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For 12 continuous miles, the island's dunes and marshlands are untouched, providing a home for deer, birds, muskrats, rabbits and even wild ponies. The beaches at Ocracoke are some of the last pristine beaches left in America. Anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, and the surf fishing is great.
The name of the island probably stems from the Woccon Indians who lived here when the English explored the area in the late 1500s. Early maps call the place Wokokon, then Wococock, then Occacock and so on until it became Ocracoke. A traditional fishing village dating back to 1715, Ocracoke Village now thrives on the tourist industry, but in a very tasteful and unpretentious way. It's busy with tourists almost nine months of the year, though that never stops anyone from going. The off-season is dreamy and romantic. The village is centered around Silver Lake, a berth for fishing vessels and sailboats. There is much to see in Ocracoke Village, and it can all be seen on foot or on bicycle. Walk along the back roads and you'll feel history seeping into your skin. Old cottages, a British cemetery, the Ocracoke lighthouse, shops, galleries, a pirate museum and a village museum, and casual eateries will help you while away an afternoon.
Within this section you will find information for planning the perfect Ocracoke Island getaway. Our complete cottage rental company listings, and Hotel, Motel and Campgrounds listings will help you find just the right accommodations to suit your family's needs. Our Dining section offers complete menus from Ocracoke's dozens of eateries. Fresh seafood dominates the scene. A great coffee shop, bakeries, sandwich shops and upscale dining are available. Peruse the Shopping section to discover the many offerings, including a bookstore, gift shops, art galleries, sweets shops and more. Our Activities section will help you entertain the whole family. Try charter boat fishing, kayaking, air tours, bike riding, windsurfing and nature tours. Print out the coupons on this site and take them to the local merchants for discounts on your purchases.
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