"Ocracoke: A Wonderful Part of the World" Ocracoke Island by NCCruiseGurl

Ocracoke Island Travel Guide: 71 reviews and 109 photos

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In one of the local monthly newspapers, there was a listing this summer of the Top Ten Things to do on Ocracoke. One of my favorites is to watch the sunset at the top of the big parking lot.

Entering Silver Lake - Ocracoke Island

Entering Silver Lake

Named the 2007 #1 Beach in the U.S. by Dr. Beach. Ocracoke is the only U.S. beach named #1 outside of Hawaii and Florida.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:quiet respite, lovely people, slow pace
  • Cons:the time it takes to travel there... but it's worth it
  • In a nutshell:Ocracoke: a wonderful hidden secret.
  • Last visit to Ocracoke Island: May 2007
  • Intro Updated Jun 29, 2008
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Watch the Sunset - Ocracoke Island Watch the Sunset Things to Do (1)

Sunset over Ocracoke is a must. People gather at the end of the big parking lot (NPS)each night and just enjoy the site.... more travel advice

Great Pony Potatoes Restaurants (2)

Pony Potatoes are named after the ponies of Ocracoke, now penned at the northern end of the island. Vince has named... more travel advice

No Roads Lead To Orcacoke Transportation (1)

Ocracoke: a wonderful hiding place. To get there, you can fly, though not commercial flights or go by the North Carolina... more travel advice

If You Love Shrimp Restaurants (2)

Every afternoon between 3:00-5:00 PM you can get 15 cent shrimp at the Pelican. Eat in the courtyard with umbrellas over... more travel advice

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    starship's Profile Photo
    Sep 28, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Have yet to visit Ocracoke--used to visit OBX quite often. Those "Pony Potatoes" sound great!

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