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Ocracoke Island Visitor Center

Ocracoke Village, south end of Rte 12 on Silver Lake, Ocracoke, NC
252 928 4531
Ranked #4 of 13 attractions in Ocracoke
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: Pick up information about the island, view exhibits and visit the bookshop. You can also arrange to use the Park Service docks, pick up maps of the...... more » Owner description: Pick up information about the island, view exhibits and visit the bookshop. You can also arrange to use the Park Service docks, pick up maps of the bike paths, and attend free summer programs run by the Rangers. « less
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Richmond, Virginia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

You should definitely make this your first stop when you are visiting the island. They will make sure you know all that is happening at the time of your visit. More

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Chocowinity, North Carolina
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Ocracoke is one of the prettiest islands in the country! More

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Edgewood
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Very informative. They gave us some good information. More

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slrv61
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

My son did the jr. ranger program and I highly recommend it! Kids get a book about nat'l seashore nature, attend 2 ranger programs and they receive a jr. ranger badge and a beautiful patch that is going in his scrapbook! The rangers are knowledgable, interesting and welcoming. The facility is clean, has plenty of parking and helpful about all... More

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Porto Alegre, RS
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2010

Good tips, good souvenirs, maps, all of that. Nice picnic areas on the side. Ferries schedules, a must have in this island. More

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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2010

Absolutely, start here. Pick up the visitor map of the local attractions, and chat with someone who knows the island. They always have the best advice. More

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Kentucky
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2007
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We visited Ocracoke Island and seen several attractions there. You have to take the toll-free ferry to get there which takes about 40 minutes. It's a neat thing to do if you've never rode a ferry. Ocracoke Island is only 14 miles long, so it's pretty crowded when you get in town. The Ocracoke Lighthouse is nice to see but... More

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Herford
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012
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