When was the last time you really explored North Carolina? While this has certainly been a strange year, there’s never been a better time to check out some of our state’s finest gems. And if you’re into long, quiet walks on sandy beaches, enjoying the best ice cream of your life, and meeting locals that treat you like family, you’ll love spending time on Ocracoke Island. This little piece of paradise will completely relax you.
Ocracoke Island sits on the southern tip of the Outer Banks, one of the most popular local vacation spots.
kscotthawkins73 / TripAdvisor The name was actually derived from a mispronunciation. A small tribe of Native Americans called the Woccocock were its first residents, and many early explorers and would-be settlers pronounced it Ocracoke.
Ocracoke Island really took off as a vacation destination after ferries were installed in the 1950s.
angelaohedgepeth / TripAdvisor And while crowds have been much smaller in number this year, it’s still a coveted spot for a staycation destination.
We are not kidding when we say that the scenery here is pretty much perfect.
Road Travel America / Flickr When the light of the fading sun bathes the island in a soft glow, it will take your breath away.
If you visit, check out the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse.
Matt / Flickr Not only is it the oldest lighthouse in operation in the entire state, but it’s also an iconic spot to check out.
The lighthouse is only 65 feet tall, making it the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks.
CWatts / Flickr We still think you’ll be impressed by the size.
This island is still wildly untamed in some spots, which only adds to its appeal.
Alan Strakey / Flickr No wonder people call this place the cure for the common beach.
Ocracoke Island is open to visitors all year, and it’s gorgeous in any season.
Alan Strakey / Flickr After all, it’s never a bad time for a stroll through the sand.
Have you ever been to this beautiful island?
kscotthawkins73 / TripAdvisor
The name was actually derived from a mispronunciation. A small tribe of Native Americans called the Woccocock were its first residents, and many early explorers and would-be settlers pronounced it Ocracoke.
angelaohedgepeth / TripAdvisor
And while crowds have been much smaller in number this year, it’s still a coveted spot for a staycation destination.
Road Travel America / Flickr
When the light of the fading sun bathes the island in a soft glow, it will take your breath away.
Matt / Flickr
Not only is it the oldest lighthouse in operation in the entire state, but it’s also an iconic spot to check out.
CWatts / Flickr
We still think you’ll be impressed by the size.
Alan Strakey / Flickr
No wonder people call this place the cure for the common beach.
After all, it’s never a bad time for a stroll through the sand.
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Address: Ocracoke Island, North Carolina 27960, USA
