Michelle’s guidebook
Great place to fish or see the ocean views
The Avon Fishing Pier is a great fishing spot.
Daily passes to the pier run around $12.00 per person for adults, and $8.00 for children, although seasonal passes are available for frequent fishermen. The pier is also open to sightseers for $1.00 per person, and is a favorite strolling spot among locals who like to unwind at the end of a long day with miles of open-water ocean views in the background.
41 locals recommend
Avon Fishing Pier
41001 NC-12The Avon Fishing Pier is a great fishing spot.
Daily passes to the pier run around $12.00 per person for adults, and $8.00 for children, although seasonal passes are available for frequent fishermen. The pier is also open to sightseers for $1.00 per person, and is a favorite strolling spot among locals who like to unwind at the end of a long day with miles of open-water ocean views in the background.
City/town information
Buxton is home to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and The Orange Blossom Cafe. It has many restaurants.
Buxton
Buxton is home to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and The Orange Blossom Cafe. It has many restaurants.
The southernmost village Hatteras village is home to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. The Ocracoke Ferry Docks are at the southern end of the village. It doesn't cost anything to make a day trip to nearby Ocracoke Island and the village of Ocracoke.
21 locals recommend
Hatteras
The southernmost village Hatteras village is home to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. The Ocracoke Ferry Docks are at the southern end of the village. It doesn't cost anything to make a day trip to nearby Ocracoke Island and the village of Ocracoke.
Food scene
Not only does Uglie Mugs serve up delicious coffee and baked goods but the owner is a close neighbor to Dragonfly Cove.
12 locals recommend
Uglie Mugs Coffee House
40534 NC-12Not only does Uglie Mugs serve up delicious coffee and baked goods but the owner is a close neighbor to Dragonfly Cove.
Oceana's Bistro
40774 NC-12Nino's Pizza
41188 Palazzolo RdThis is our absolute favorite Pizza place.
They serve awesome baked goods from 6am to 11am. You will not want to miss out on their Applie Uglies! Note: they do close for the winter season.
59 locals recommend
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
47206 NC-12They serve awesome baked goods from 6am to 11am. You will not want to miss out on their Applie Uglies! Note: they do close for the winter season.
Sunrise Seafood Market
40658 NC-12This is the best local place to pick up some seafood.
Burger Burger
40618 NC-12This restaurant is just up the road within walking distance to Dragonfly Cove.
Shopping
This local handmaid pottery shop is the perfect place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
7 locals recommend
Kinnakeet Clay Studio & Showroom
40462 North End Rd This local handmaid pottery shop is the perfect place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
SeaWorthy Gallery
58401 NC-12Great place to visit for collectable art
The Old Gray House has been a family favorite for decades. It is a great place to find fun unique items.
47074 Light Plant Rd
47074 Light Plant RoadThe Old Gray House has been a family favorite for decades. It is a great place to find fun unique items.
Sightseeing
A great place to visit especially on a rainy day. Learn all about the history of the Island.
69 locals recommend
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum DrA great place to visit especially on a rainy day. Learn all about the history of the Island.
An hour north this is definitely worth a stop. You can visit the STAR center and see turtles being rehabilitated. Watch otters swim, pet manta rays, swim with sharks and more.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdAn hour north this is definitely worth a stop. You can visit the STAR center and see turtles being rehabilitated. Watch otters swim, pet manta rays, swim with sharks and more.
Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse RoadVisit the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton
Frisco Native American Museum
53536 NC-12City advice
Don't miss
Pay attention to the forecast
The weather often changes very quickly and the area will flood in bad storms. Pay attention to high and low tides. Be aware of post rip tides, especially if you note and debris moving quickly out to see. In case of rip current stay out of the water. If you are caught in a rip current swim parallel to shore until you get out of the rip current. Life jackets are strongly advised.