Ocracoke Island

Explore North Carolina’s most remote inhabited island

- Addie Ladner

Unlike many coastal towns in North Carolina that simply require families to load up the car, round up the kids and drive a few hours, taking a trip to the largely uncommercialized, primitive, lush and historic Ocracoke Island requires scheduling and organization. It’s well worth it, though, to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation immersed in the Outer Banks’ expansive natural offerings. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of a vacation on the state’s most remote inhabited island filled with nature and adventure along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Pedal Your Way Around