
Experience Hatteras
HATTERAS ISLAND VILLAGES
Hatteras Island is home to 7 charming villages, tucked into the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Each village has its own character and personality. Browse below to see which village might be the destination of your next family vacation.
- Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo Villages, NC
- Avon Village, NC
- Buxton Village, NC
- Frisco Village, NC
- Hatteras Village, NC
WORLD-CLASS FISHING
Anglers flock to Cape Hatteras from all over the globe for our world-class fishing. The proximity of the Gulf Stream makes Hatteras Island home to a fleet of offshore charter boats as well as some of the best pier and surf fishing around.
WINDSPORTS & WATERSPORTS
Surfers, kiteboarders and windsurfers find the conditions on Cape Hatteras to be the best on the East coast. Popular spots are Kite Point, Canadian Hole and Mirlo Beach along with other ocean and sound launches.
ENJOYING THE NATIONAL SEASHORE
Cape Hatteras visitors enjoy Pea Island National Wildlife refuge within the nation's first national seashore which means that most of the island is protected and home to hundreds of species of waterfowl and other types of birds and wildlife.
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Bird Watching and Nature Activities
- Hatteras Island Beaches
OUTER BANKS ATTRACTIONS
The Outer Banks is rich in history and folklore including the origins of the nation's Coast Guard, the Wright Brothers' historic flight and the nation's first English colony. Below is a small selection of attractions to enjoy on your family vacation.
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
- Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station
- Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
- Ocracoke Day Trip
- Nags Head Day Trip
- North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo
- The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
- Jockeys Ridge State Park
HATTERAS VACATION GUIDE
Unsure about what Hatteras Island has to offer your family? Take a look through the guide below to help plan your next Hatteras Island Vacation.
- Pet Friendly Vacations
- Things to do on Hatteras Island
- Kids' Beach Activity Guide
- Rainy Day Activities
- Outer Banks Calendar of Events
- Shopping on the Outer Banks
- Hatteras Island Vacations Blog