A national seashore preserve that has the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore along the Atlantic coast.
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Oct 18, 2024
Nice ocean views, lighthouse is still under construction. Long drive from Nags Head to see scaffolding and plywood. I will need to visit again in a few yearsFull review by Stidham17
Oct 17, 2024
Perfect destination for a day trip from the Nags Head / Kill Devil Hill area, featuring sweeping bridges spanning the islands and towering dunes. Plenty of places to pull over and park to enjoy the b…Full review by rickg937
Jul 29, 2024
We stopped by the entry to the seashore, mostly around the visitor's center and the lighthouse. BLUF, if you've seen one national seashore, I think you've seen them all. Go here if you enjoy drives…Full review by Hatzlacha
Ocracoke's ponies are penned up off the northern beach road; sometimes you see one or two, maybe not, from a small viewing platform. Can't get anywhere near them! In Currituck area, …
Ocracoke's ponies are penned up off the northern beach road; sometimes you see one or two, maybe not, from a small viewing platform. Can't get anywhere near them! In Currituck area, you need to pay about $50 for a buggy ride to a preserve to hope to see them. Several of these operations around. Sad, but it's not safe for them to not be in a preserve.