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Portsmouth Island Adventures

A 20-minute boat ride south from Ocracoke’s Silver Lake, you will find yourself on Portsmouth Island. This 13-mile stretch of land has a rich history. With the establishment of the town in the 1750s, to the attacks from Union soldiers during the Civil War, and the last residents leaving the island in the 1970s. Portsmouth Island is a beautiful part of the Outer Banks that is a must see for all visitors to North Carolina’s coast. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable and will provide you with amazing stories about the rise and fall of this port village. Walk into historical buildings including the U. S. Life Saving Station, Schoolhouse, Post Office/General Store, Church, and visitor center. Then, it's off to a beautiful, remote beach where you can discover excellent shorebird and dolphin watching, sea turtle tracks, and other fascinating creatures.

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P. O. Box 793 Ocracoke, NC 27960

(252) 928-4484 Gwen Austin

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Portsmouth Island ATV tours has been family owned and operated for over 15 years. Our guides are natives of Ocracoke with a wealth of knowledge about Portsmouth Island’s history and natural beauty. With tours operating daily, you will enjoy a day with fun and adventure at an iconic spot in North Carolina’s history. What is Portsmouth Island? A 20 minute boat ride south from Ocracoke’s Silver Lake, you will find yourself on Portsmouth Island. This 13 mile stretch of land has a rich history. With the establishment of the town in the 1750’s, to the attacks from Union soldiers during the Civil War, and the last residents leaving the island in the 1970’s. Portsmouth Island is a beautiful part of the Outer Banks that is a must see for all visitors to North Carolina’s coast.

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Once a major trade route, and one of the largest ports in the state, Portsmouth Island has a rich maritime history.

In the mid-1800's, Portsmouth saw more than 1,400 vessels each year. By 1850, the village had more than 500 permanent residents. The hurricane of 1846 opened Oregon and Hatteras inlets creating more efficient and desirable shipping routes. By 1955 there were only 12 people left on the island. By 1971, there were only 3. That year, the last male resident passed away which prompted the two elderly women to move away. The island homes, post office, life saving station, school, and church are now maintained by the national park service. Come see for yourself what life was like on Portsmouth Island. 

What to expect

We offer many different kinds of trips from Portsmouth village to sunset cruises to the best secret shelling beaches North Carolina has to offer. 

You will meet us at the community square docks. If you choose to go to the village, the trip over will take about 20 minutes.  The captain will drop you off for a few hours for a self guided tour of Portsmouth. There are posted signs with information on what life was like in each time period throughout the village. 

You may also opt for a dolphin or sunset cruise. T he captains will share local history along the way about pirates, The Civil War, and WWII. 

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Bug spray! The mosquitos can be pretty bad at certain times of the year. 

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On the way back to Ocracoke, you may be lucky enough to see...

Pelicans nesting with their babies

A pod of Ocracoke Dolphins

A famous island sunset

Or a stingray!

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Oh my goodness! We had a blast! Mark was our guide and we were lucky enough to have him and the island all to ourselves! He is very knowledgeable and well learned. Such a great respect for nature, which we loved! We learned so very much! Rudy, who captains the boat, added so much of his own local history to the tour! They brought us around by boat to Portsmouth Village. Also very beautiful! If you think you are prepared enough for the mosquitos, you aren't. They are crazy. But if you can do it, walk down to see the village. It is frozen in time! People, skip the parasailing and do this instead!!! We will always have this wonderful memory. Go make your own. And don't forget to tip your guide!

My wife and I booked a morning trip during a recent stay on Ocracoke. We loved this excursion. Our guide, Mark, was personable and responsive to the desires of the group; my wife wanted to see one house in particular in the village, and he made sure we did. The ATVs were well-used but ran great and were a blast to drive on the beach. We would most definitely do this again. Well worth the money.

This is a twofer review. We went on 2 tours with the Austins while on Ocracoke for a weeklong vacation recently. This is our second time to go on the ATV Tour and jthe first time for a new tour they are offering, the Sand Bar Cruise. Both are fantastic! We have such a great time with these down to earth folks. First on the ATV Tour...you show up at their office/umbrella stand that is adjacent to the Jolly Roger Marina on the main drag in Ocracoke on Siler Lake Harbor. Bring these thing with you for certain: SUNSCREEN, GOOD BUG SPRAY. Other items you will need: Water, a few snacks if you are bringing kids and maybe some beach towels. Wear your bathing suit under your clothes. You jump in the boat with Wade (a native Ocracoker...very nice) and a guide and off you go (at a great clip) to Portsmouth Island. It is about a 15 minute boat ride. When you get there Wade will beach the boat and help you off and then he leaves you on the island with your super nice quide. You then hop on some ATV Mules (some with windshields, some without-try to get one with!) and away you go. She will take you to the edge of the Historic Portsmouth Village. Before you get there she stops and lets you DRENCH yourself with bug spray. Because this is a deserted island and a National Park, they don't do commercial mass spraying which is a must on the Outer Banks. THE BUGS ARE TERRIBLE!!! It is almost not worth going to the village because of this, but it is a really neat place. The place is like it was left when the last permanent resident left (back in the late 60's I believe). There is a life saving station with all kinds of informative displays including a replica boat. There is the post office, a really nbeat church that really shows the damage of Hurricane Emily and about 6 other houses. It is a walking tour and it is quite a hike and very buggy, but I swear it is worth it if you have any interest in this sort of thing. When you are done looking over the village, you will dash back out to your ATV (they aren't aloud in the village and you have to park where the bugs are the worst..so run!) and then you go back out the the beach where there are practically NO BUGS. There is great shelling here as hardly anyone takes te private ferry (that costs about $200@ car) so you have the beach all to yourself and for the remander of the tour (which is 4 hours total) you go check out the beach and look for shells (we always find big conch/welks!) You ,may even see some fishermen on the beach. While we were there one pulled in a STINGRAY! They let it go while we were there, thank goodness. Then back down the beach to meet Wade and he takes you back to Ocracoke. This tour is expensive (hence the deduction of 1 star) it is $85 per person. But I really think it is worth the money. NOW for the Sand Bar tour. This is the BANG-FOR-YOUR-BUCK experience on Ocracoke Island. It was WONDERFUL! You get on The Native Son, the Austins' new Pontoon Cruiser. It is very nice. THINGS TO TAKE: sunscreen, towels, chairs, a filled cooler, your beach book-basically whatever you would normally take to the beach with you. They have plenty of room on the boat. When we went , Wade and his wife and kids went with us alond with about 15 other people. The boat holds about 30 or so people and so you are very comfortable on the ride out to the Sand Bar. You go about 2/3 of the way to Portsmouth Island and Wade very smoothly and professionally steers you to the barely visable patch of sand and you disembark. You are on the tour for about 3 hours, and in that time, the Sand Bar keeps getting bigger a the tide is falling the entire time. The area you can explore is almost unlimited. The water on the sandbar varies in depth, from about 6" deep to over your head swimming holes. And all this is about 2 miles off shore! It is SO NEAT. While we were there my nephews (the buddied up with Wade's kids, Hayden and Colby) caught about 20 crabs and we found about 40 sand dollars!! It was so nice. Before we left the sandbar was about as big as half a football field exposed. We just turned our kids loose (ages 13 and 10). They had the most fun we had on the whole trip. This is the best deal on the island. $40 for the adults and $20 for the kids! You can't beat that with a stick! And there was even a coupon in the 'Sunny Deals' guide that is in every store for $5 off the adults! Fantastic. We will DEF be going back for more sand bar tours with the Wade Family. BOIL IT DOWN-If you have the cash go on...BOTH! If you are having to choose between the two, We like the Sand Bar Tour...no bugs and tons of laid back fun. If you need to be a little more entertained, the guided tour of Portsmouth Island is for you. Both are fun...its all about your prefrence.

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Had a tour today and can't say enough good things. The captain and Chelsea were phenomenal. Two couples cancelled and they took us anyway which was apparently against protocol. We arrived at the dock and waited just a short time and were on our way. A quick 20 minute ride across the sound and it was go time. The ATV was easy to use and Chelsea was awesome. We wanted to do a little bit of everything and she led the way and informed us along the ride . We had been forewarned about the bugs and we were still weren't prepared. But our trusty guide gave us a natural bug swatter that improved our odds a bit. Those into history will love the village. Chelsea knew all the history and was interested in it not just repeating the facts. We got ample time to collect shells and still had time to tear up the trails. We highly recommend this day for everyone.

Took four hour sand bar tour. Was a wonderful, peaceful time lapping around in the waves, fishing and searching for sand dollars. Will definitely come back next time we are in OBX.

We plan a trip to Ocracoke each year. Last year (2016) we vowed to book the Portsmouth ATV Tour. We were full of excitement planning and waiting for our trip and this was the highlight! We wereNOT disappointed! Due to the weather our tour was cancelled on Saturday but we were able to rebook on Sunday!! Mark was our guide and we could not have had a better one. He is very knowledgeable and so informative. As we left the harbor we were greeted by a pod of dolphin. Our flat bottom boat, made for such shallow waters skipped across to Portsmouth with ease manned by an Ocracoke native with his own wonderful stories to tell. When we reached the island and mounted our ATV we took off on dirt paths laughing and enjoying the scenery and freedom of the ride. The beach is untouched - we had the entire island to ourselves! After shelling and bird watching, learning the history of the island, we headed to the village. It is deserted - I would say because of the Mosquito's! You cannot have too much spray!! Take it all! And then use the mosquito netting the tour guides offer! This tour made our entire trip and we cannot wait to go again! Just do it! You will be so glad you did!

We had a fun morning with our guide Karl. Read Michele's review and bring everything she says, especially the bug spray and sunscreen. The island is deserted but the park service did a good job with the display and information at the village and the lifesaving station. Bug spray is a must, especially in the village where there wasn't a good strong breeze and the horseflies were biting. We spend a good long time up and down the ocean beach in the ATV's hunting for shells and seeing what's washed up during storms. Hurricane Sandy shifted a lot of sand and beach but there was plenty to see.

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Portsmouth Island Boat Tours

Portsmouth Island Boat Tours offers boat tours to historic Portsmouth Island, where Cape Lookout National Seashore meets the Outer Banks. Their tours depart from the Community Square Dock on  Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke, NC. The boat ride is lead by Captain Rudy Austin, a  lifetime resident of Ocracoke. Captain Austin details the intriguing history of the area throughout the 20-minute trip, from Blackbeard the Pirate to World War II.  Upon arrival to Portsmouth Island guests will be dropped off at the historic Portsmouth "Ghost Village" and left to explore the area. Boat tours of the surrounding islands, dolphin and sunset cruises are also available.

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Many newcomers to the Outer Banks find the best way to delve into the local history, scenery and culture is via a tour, and luckily the Outer Banks has a world of different tours available. Vacationers can take to the sea, skies, or the land for an in-depth view of the Outer Banks, and can choose from quick one-hour excursions to overnight trips that explore the region's little known hidden treasures.

For an introduction to everything the Outer Banks has to offer, or to experience the North Carolina Coast from an entirely new perspective, hop on board a boat, kayak, bus or plane, and begin a guided adventure that will surely leave your family completely fascinated with the rich landscape of the Outer Banks.

Kayaking has become one of the most popular water sports on the Outer Banks, due in no small part to the miles and miles of water available for dipping in a paddle. From the small canals of the Currituck or Pamlico Sounds to the rushing ocean waters, the Outer Banks is the perfect playground for kayakers, and visiting explorers who want to scope out the best kayaking locations can embark on a local kayak tour.

How Kayak Tours Work

Kayak tours are available throughout the Outer Banks, from the northern beaches to Ocracoke Island, and generally launch from the nearest sound or local harbor for a trip filled with picturesque scenic views and amazing waterfront sunsets . Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are typically provided, and before the tour begins, kayakers are generally given a brief instruction on how to maneuver in the water.

Perhaps one of the best aspects of local kayaking is its accessibility - virtually anyone can learn how to navigate a kayak in mere minutes, and the gentle exercise of paddling, particularly in the sound, is easy for riders of all ages.

Once launched, kayak tour guides can take participants on a variety of different excursions, from scenic glides along Downtown Manteo or Ocracoke Village to nature tours that explore the soundside canals in search of Ibis, Egrets and Great Blue Herons. Simple nature tours are one of the most popular types of kayaking tours, as this adventure covers all aspects of the local Outer Banks wildlife, from the jumping baiting mullet that may run alongside the vessels to pelicans and cormorants who make brief appearances along the way.

Sunset tours are also immensely popular among vacationers, as the sun setting in the Pamlico, Roanoke, Albemarle or Currituck Sounds produces a brilliant array of colors across the water and sky, and it's hard to beat the vantage point from a waterfront kayak.

Regardless of which type of tour your group chooses, be sure and bring bottled water, sunscreen, and bathing suits, as while the majority of new kayakers stay high and dry, the occasional splash of saltwater is all but inevitable.

Where to go for Outer Banks Kayak Tours

There are a number of local and regional kayak tour companies on the Outer Banks, and basically every major sound access point has them available, from Corolla and Duck's waterfront docks to Hatteras Harbor.

One of the largest kayak tour providers is local water sports giant, Kitty Hawk Kites , which offers tours via all their store and sports locations throughout the Outer Banks. A number of tours are available, including nature tours, sunset tours, and even overnight trips.

For any kayak tour, be sure and make your reservation well in advance. Large groups can usually be accommodated, and little equipment is required. In fact, all a kayaker needs is a sense of adventure and a love of the water, although a waterproof camera tends to come in handy too, especially on a local Outer Banks sunset tour.

Kayak tours are generally available from mid-March through the fall when the water and air temperatures are at their best. Make-up tours are also available for inclement weather days, and kayakers can expect to spend anywhere from an hour to 4-5 hours on the water.

One of the best ways to tour the Outer Banks is by water. With well over 200 miles of waterfront, there is certainly a lot to cover, and a boat tour can give passengers a whole new perspective of this fragile chain of barrier islands, as well as introduce vacationers to a whole new world of offshore Outer Banks treasures, such as Bird Island, Pelican Island, and all the winding marshy canals and sandbars in between.

How Boat Tours Work

Because of an Outer Bankers' natural love of the water, a wide variety of tours are available, from Manteo to Ocracoke, and visitors basically have their pick of the type and style of boat tour to board.

Kids can embark on a swashbuckling Pirate Cruise, which blends local pirate lore with live-action pirates storming the decks, or a Boat Tour Safari, which focuses on the Outer Bank's local wildlife, including birds, turtles, and dolphins.

Speaking of dolphins, a number of Outer Banks dolphin tours are also available. These tours slowly navigate the waters of the Pamlico, Albemarle and Roanoke Sounds in search of these friendly locals. Birding tours to Pelican Island or Bird Island are also available, as well as overall scenic explorations of the soundside and oceanside.

For romance, embark on a sailing sunset cruise off the Manteo Waterfront, or take the whole gang on a party boat for a few hours of living it up on the high seas. Clearly, there is no shortage of tours available, and excursions can last anywhere from an hour or two to an entire day of navigating around the Outer Banks.

Before booking, you'll want to see what tours are available closest to your area. Decide ahead of time what kind of "tour" would best fit your family, and on what kind of vessel. On the Outer Banks, visitors have their pick of boarding a small cruise ship, a charter fishing boat, or even a sailboat. Can't decide? With dozens of boat tours available seasonally, there's always time for another boat trip or two during your vacation.

Where to go for Outer Banks Boat Tours

Generally, all major Outer Banks marinas and harbors have tours launching daily during the summer months, so a visitor in any Outer Banks area has a boat tour just waiting to be boarded nearby.

In particular, a number of tours depart from the Manteo Waterfront, from Oregon Inlet Marina just north of Nags Head, from the collection of small marinas in Hatteras Village, and from Ocracoke's busy harbor front. Be sure and check what tours are available in your area, and call ahead for departure times and rates. Also remember that boat tours are dependent on good weather, and a little Dramamine and sunscreen can come in handy on sunny or windy days.

Many tour companies offer "specialized" tours for small groups, which caters the tour to the group's specific interests. For example, Got 'Em Charters , which departs from Teach's Lair Marina in Hatteras Village, can take passengers inshore to search for dolphins, or to small water-locked islands where hundreds of whelks and conchs are waiting for beach-goers to snatch up, or even on extended day trips to the beaches of Ocracoke or Portsmouth Island .

Wherever your boat tour takes you, your group will surely adore experiencing these barrier islands from the water, and a boat tour of any kind is easily a highlight of an Outer Banks vacation.

One of the easiest ways to explore all 100+ miles of the Outer Banks is by a guided bus tour, and a number of regional and national charters are available for vacationers who want to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Bus Tours can be grand 3-7 day excursions, departing from regional larger cities such as Raleigh, NC or Virginia Beach, VA. They can also be commandeered locally, by experienced guides with a rich knowledge of the area, and the ability to take passengers to little-known Outer Banks points of interests.

Regardless of how you roll, a bus tour can give you a complete Outer Banks experience in a few days, or even just a few hours, and all you have to do is sit back, relax, and take in the gorgeous beach scenery.

How Bus Tours Work

If you're beginning your travels well off the coast, look for charters that leave from your nearest city. From Myrtle Beach to Dayton, Ohio, a number of renowned bus lines offer extended trips through the area, generally spending a night or two in each distinct "region" of the Outer Banks. For example, day 1 may be dedicated to the Currituck Beaches, while day 2 and 3 may encompass the central Outer Banks towns of Nags Head , Kill Devil Hills , Kitty Hawk , and Manteo , as well as all the attractions in between. Later in the trip, the bus may head south to Hatteras Island for an afternoon of exploring the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , or even further to Ocracoke for a walking tour around small and charming Ocracoke Village.

Accommodations and food are generally included, as well as admission to some of the Outer Banks' best attractions, ensuring that all a passenger has to do is climb aboard. Many buses are handicapped-friendly, have bathrooms and even snacks on board, and feature an experienced guide to point out attractions along the way.

For a bus tour while on the islands, local tours depart right from the Outer Banks and can last anywhere from an hour to a full-day of sightseeing, giving passengers an in-depth look at everything the Outer Banks has to offer.

Local Outer Banks tours can include short or long visits to the area's most popular attractions, like the 4 lighthouses scattered from Ocracoke to Corolla, the Wright Brother's Memorial , or the NC Aquarium and Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo. Special "themed" tours are available for groups as well, with a focus on local and regional history, ghost tours, wildlife tours, and even shipwreck themed tours. Before booking, call your local tour company to see what special types of trips are available.

You may also want to consider the particular areas you would like to visit. With so many different communities on the Outer Banks spanning hundreds of miles, it may be best to stick to a tour that covers one region, such as a Hatteras Island tour, a Corolla and Carova Tour, or even a historic Manteo tour. Well before making reservations, determine which areas of the Outer Banks your group would like to discover.

Where to go for Outer Banks Bus Tours

There are many renowned and well-reputed national bus charter tour companies that make trips to the Outer Banks from different terminals all along the East Coast. In fact, many bus tour companies proclaim that the Outer Banks is one of their most popular tour destinations for the area's remote beauty, plentiful attractions, and overall scenic drives.

Be sure and plan your bus tour well in advance, as reservations are required well before the trip, and spots can book up fast. Also, many national tours are seasonal, running from the spring into the fall, so that passengers can enjoy the best weather. Many folks find the cost of a 3-7 day bus tour to be comparable to a stay at a vacation rental home or local motel, and more convenient with all the driving left to a professional.

Locally, while there are a number of tours available, such as 4WD tours of Carova beaches north of Corolla, or small shuttles through historic downtown Manteo, one of the most popular bus tours available are the Hatteras Tours offered by local historian Danny Couch.

These tours are specialized to fit a group's unique requests, and can include comprehensive travels through some of Hatteras Island's most popular regions, or through little known areas beloved by locals. With a database of knowledge on Hatteras Island's 1,000 year history, Hatteras Tours are sure to give even the most seasoned Outer Banks vacationers a newfound wealth of local history and information. These tours are available by appointment, for single passengers and small groups, and generally run seasonally although winter tours may be available upon request as well.

Everyone, from Outer Banks newbies to seasoned vacationers, has seen glossy postcards of the stunning aerial views of the Outer Banks. Now just imagine seeing these vistas up close and personal from the backseat or the cockpit of a small airplane circling over these barrier islands.

Aerial tours are an amazing way to get a new perspective of the Outer Banks. From historic Downtown Manteo to the small villages of Hatteras Island, the most unique way to tour the Outer Banks is from the air.

How Aerial Tours Work

There are two small "airports" on the Outer Banks, in Manteo and in Frisco Village on Hatteras Island ( Billy Mitchell Airport ), and while consisting only of a series of small airstrips, these two locales are the launching points for most all Outer Banks Aerial Tours.

On most aerial tours, only a small number of people can enjoy the ride, generally from 2-4 passengers maximum. The planes may feel small and cramped, however the views are simply unparalleled.

Once arriving at the airstrip and getting a quick briefing on airplane safety, it's time to launch off into the clear blue skies. From here, the aerial tours can last anywhere from quick 20 minute flights to 2-3 hour tours of huge swaths of the Outer Banks. In the central Outer Banks, passengers can explore downtown Manteo from thousands of feet off the ground, and then head for the beaches of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills for a bird's eye view of a lovely beach day.

On Hatteras Island, passengers have their choice of circling around the lighthouse, and then heading south towards Hatteras Village and Ocracoke, or north towards Avon and the tri-villages.

Due to the small size of the plane, as well as the consistently moving bird's eye views, these tours are not for the squeamish or for folks who are scared of heights. Adventurous vacationers, however, will be rewarded with literally sky high views of the East Coast's most gorgeous islands.

A camera is all but required on these adventures, and passengers may want to bring a small bottle of water depending on the length of the tour. On a clear day, be on the lookout for small black shadows in the blue Atlantic waters - these are sharks and other large fish, and many aerial tour passengers descend marveling at just how close these critters are to shore.

Where to go for Outer Banks Aerial Tours

There are a number of reputable companies that offer tour services from Manteo.

In the central Outer Banks, aerial tourists have plenty of options, including OBX biplanes , , Barrier Island Aviation , and even Coastal Helicopters for those who want to veer away from an airplane ride. All of these tours launch from the Manteo Airport and are seasonally available with reservations. Several of these businesses also offer charter service from Norfolk's airport (ORF), ideal for vacationers who fly into the area and want to get to the Outer Banks in a hurry. Be sure and call ahead for availability and rates.

The quiet beaches of Carova are home to the Outer Banks' most famous, and perhaps longest dwelling natives, the Corolla Wild Horses . These mustangs are widely considered to be descendants of the Spanish Mustangs of the 1500s, and lone survivors of Spanish shipwrecks. It is widely believed that these horses washed up upon the Corolla and Carova beaches and thrived for centuries afterwards.

These mustangs can only be seen on the beaches of Carova, a 4WD accessible area only, located north of the village of Corolla. Here, they have 7,500 relatively undisturbed acres to enjoy for themselves, with only occasional Carova visitors to intrude upon their home.

A wild horse tour will take visitors through these desolate beaches in search of these horses, winding through sandy shores and maritime forests, consistently on the lookout for Corolla's most famous residents.

How Wild Horse Tours Work

Corolla Wild Horse tours leave from the village of Corolla, generally close to the 4WD ramp that provides the only access to the beaches of Carova, Swan Beach, and Northern Currituck. In this area of the Outer Banks, only a 4WD vehicle can make the trek, as there are no roads - just sandy trenches along the beach and sandy trails carved through the soundside to quiet vacation rental home communities.

When it comes to how to traverse these 4WD areas, visitors have their choice of driving their own Jeep led by an experienced local guide, or riding along with a tour group on an interestingly rigged 4WD vehicle, such as a tour bus with monster tires or a pick-up with a tour bus-like seating compartment in the back. Essentially, tour-goers have the option to tackle the rough beach driving on their own, or let someone else take the wheel.

Once on board, the tour takes an exploration of the beaches, always in search of wild horses. Often, the mustangs can be spotted in small packs wading through the surf, or peeking out from behind the dune line. Experienced guides recognize the patterns of the mustangs' behavior, and generally have a good idea of the best spots to find them.

Be warned that once the horses are spotted, visitors, (or anyone for that matter), are not allowed to touch, pet, or physically interact with the wild horses. They certainly look and act genteel, however, they are essentially feral animals. Regardless, spotting these wild horses usually leads to phenomenal photo ops, and a camera is all but essential on a wild horse tour.

Folks on the tour will also want to bring sunscreen, and plenty of water and other supplies, as the 4WD beaches of Carova have no grocery stores or shops of any kind - just a handful of homes and plenty of beaches. In the summertime, bug spray may also be a good idea in case the search for the wild horses veers west, towards the soundside marshy areas of Currituck.

Where to go for Outer Banks Wild Horse Tours

There are a handful of tours that offer both self-driven expeditions and guided tours, including Bob's Corolla Wild Horse Tours , which allows visitors to enjoy the scenery in their "one-of-a-kind" open-air vehicles, and Corolla Wild Horse Adventures , which allows tour participants to follow a guide in their own Jeep. Regardless of which tour you decide on, the popularity of Corolla's Wild Horses suggest that reservations should be made well in advance. Tours typically last a couple of hours, with morning and afternoon sessions available. Booking and reservations can be made while on the Outer Banks, or before your vacation online.

One of the best ways to access some of the most remote areas of the Outer Banks is by a 4WD vehicle, or specifically, an ATV. ATVs, also known as "4-wheelers," are small vehicles that resemble a dirt bike with 4 tires, and can fit up to three people each.

Be warned that an ATV tour won't entail high speed racing and jumping off of sand dunes, but with an ATV tour, visitors to the Outer Banks can explore some of the area's most elusive and off-the-beaten-path locales.

How ATV Tours Work

The best place to embark on an ATV tour is the now deserted and completely remote Portsmouth Island . Located south of Ocracoke Island, Portsmouth is one of the most southern islands that make up the string of barrier islands called the Outer Banks.

Portsmouth Island wasn't always so remote, and the island has a rich history of being one of North Carolina's busiest ports in the 1700s and 1800s. Unfortunately, as the inlets gradually filled in and the ports became impassible for large ships, business moved, and the small village of Portsmouth was slowly deserted, with the last two residents leaving in the 1970s.

Today, all of the original buildings that stood on Portsmouth Island , including the small Methodist church, the general store, the US Office, and the local residences, have been preserved by the National Park Service, and visitors on ATVs or on foot are encouraged to travel through and explore the town.

Perhaps the biggest draw for ATV tour participants, however, are the seashells. Portsmouth is quietly known as one of the best locations on the Outer Banks to go shelling , in part because of its isolation, and in part because of its gradual south facing beaches that allow fully in-tact whelks, conchs, and Scotch Bonnets to roll in with the surf in perfect condition.

On an ATV tour, be sure and bring a couple shell bags along with you, (although local ATV tours usually provide extra bags just in case), because after exploring the village, it's time to hit the 13 miles of beaches.

On this stretch, folks on the tour can slowly ride down the coastline with their eyes peeled for freshly washed-in finds along the shore. An experienced guide can give tour participants a deep history of the area, as well as a primer on the types of shells to look out for - Lightning whelks, channel whelks, Florida fighting conchs, Helmet conchs, olive shells and Scotch Bonnets all wash up on these beaches on a regular, if not daily, basis.

Before you go, you'll want to bring plenty of sunscreen and water, as there are limited facilities on Portsmouth Island with just one public restroom on the outskirts of the village, and the sun off the ocean can be much stronger than on the mainland. Because you'll need to ride a small boat to travel across Ocracoke Inlet and access the island and the ATVs, for visitors prone to seasickness, a little Dramamine may come in handy as well.

Where to go for Outer Banks ATV Tours

Portsmouth Island ATVs has been providing ATV tours of Portsmouth Island for year, and departs daily from the Ocracoke Harbor in the summer and shoulder seasons. Tours generally last a half day, or about 4 hours, and include a 20 minutes boat ride to and from the island, a tour of the village, (provided that the mosquitos aren't too brutal), and a couple hours of exploring the gorgeous beaches. Due to popularity, reservations are recommended well in advance, and tourists should arrive at the docks at least 30 minutes before departure. (Visitors who are travelling to Ocracoke Island via ferry should plan accordingly.)

Regardless of how you explore the Outer Banks, a guided tour can give your family a comprehensive exploration of these islands. Even lifelong locals have something to learn about this treasured region of the East Coast, and with centuries of rich history and miles of unparalleled scenery, there is always something new to discover around every winding canal or along every stretch of sandy highway.

On your next Outer Banks vacation, dive into the local scene with a bus tour, kayak cruise, afternoon sail, or a 4WD adventure on the sand, and discover why touring the Outer Banks is a fun and fundamental aspect of any beach vacation.

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No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go, stocking up your cooler with refreshments to enjoy at the beach or piling up on beer and wine for a party, Brew Thru is a fun and unique experience all vacationers need to see for themselves.

Brew Thru is Your One-Stop Shop at the Beach

The year was 1977, and Dana and Becky Lawrentz were chatting with friends over brews in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. They got to talking about a gas station convenience store in the area that had built a makeshift drive-through. Everyone agreed it would be pretty great if you could actually drive through a convenience store and pick up everything you needed without getting out of the car. But what would you call a place like that?

Well, you’d call it a Brew Thru.

It was an idea they couldn’t shake, so the Lawrentzes moved to the Outer Banks and built the first Brew Thru with the help of a partner. The idea was that people could come buy everything they would need for their trip to the beach—beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, ice—without getting out of the car. That same year, a t-shirt salesman visiting the store and talked them into adding t-shirts to their product line—and 44 years later there are now more than five million Brew Thru t-shirts out in the wild.

The Lawrentzes’ daughter Brandy and her husband Philip Foreman purchased the business from them in 2002, and they now operate five locations across the Outer Banks.“We love being the one-stop shop for folks on the way to their beach house,” Foreman says. “Our car tenders are the friendliest people at the beach. We’re here to greet you, get you everything you need for your trip, load it up in the trunk for you, and have you leaving with a smile on your face.”

The store is quite expansive, featuring more than 100 brands of beer, dozens of wines and even a vast selection of cigars—not to mention all the snacks, t-shirts and other gear. To make ordering a little easier, customers in line get a menu—fondly known as the Summer-y—that outlines everything available at the store. These Summer-ies are also available in many of the beach rentals, which allows vacationers to decide what they want before driving through.

For customers who would like to get out and stretch their legs, there’s the Brew Thru Shop in Kill Devil Hills, where you can find their world famous t-shirts and other gifts. New t-shirt designs are created each year, making a yearly Brew Thru t-shirt a favorite of locals and annual visitors to the Outer Banks.

The Foremans both grew up in the Outer Banks, and they love that Brandy’s parents’ vision for a friendly and convenient place for people to grab their brews and other beach stay essentials is continuing to flourish.

“Our family has been welcoming people to the Outer Banks since 1977,” Foreman says. “We love this beautiful place, and we want everybody to get to enjoy it.”

• Kill Devil Hills
• 252-441-9190
• 252-261-3948
• 252-453-2878
• 252-441-5108

Windsurfing the Outer Banks

While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for nearly fifty years. In essence, windsurfing can pride itself as being the Outer Bank's oldest, and one of its most beloved sound-based sports, and everyone from seasoned riders to windsurfing newcomers can catch an exceptional ride.

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• 252-564-9636

Rainy Day Activities

For a quick list of local businesses that offer great rainy day activities, check our Rainy Day Listings. Most Outer Banks vacations revolve around the great outdoors, with miles of undeveloped beaches to explore, dozens of watersports, and plenty of activities that thrive under the sun. But even a sunny vacation destination like the Outer Banks experiences a rainy day every now and then, so when the weather drives you off the beach, spend a day exploring these indoor and rainy-day friendly Outer Banks activities.

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching kite boarders, windsurfers and mother nature’s best sunsets.

• 252-441-6151

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline, encompassing seven villages on Hatteras Island, and providing visitors with miles of undisturbed, scenic beaches as well as some of the prettiest natural drives on the East Coast.

• 252-473-2111

Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! We’ve got something for everyone in the family—from cocktails and mocktails to daily fresh catch specials, kids meals, desserts and more—the whole gang can relax and enjoy.

• 252-597-3303

The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2024

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh for days. In addition to beverages, fishermen rely coolers to keep bait fresh, and hopefully the catch of the day. Walk onto any beach or pier in North or South Carolina and you’ll see a plethora of cooler models and sizes. Cooler technology has advanced rapidly in modern years. Top-end hard-sided coolers can keep ice frozen for a week. Soft coolers are easier for one person to carry onto a beach, but can still keep food cool for days. Cooler materials and price points vary wildly, so we put together this guide with our recommendations for your coastal vacation.

Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s best wood-fired pizzas complete with a beautiful ocean view from the dining rooms and outdoor deck. The restaurant is big enough to handle large parties, but the setting is intimate enough for a cozy date.

• 252-261-3171

Elizabeth II

Anyone with a fascination of history and America's European roots will love a day exploring the Elizabeth II, a historic 16th century sailing vessel that is docked along the borders of the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This ship can be admired by virtually anyone who takes a stroll along the downtown Manteo waterfront, as it sticks out like a sore thumb amidst the modern day sail boats, yachts, and fishing boats that are docked nearby. The wooden exterior and brightly colored Tudor flags sail in the breeze, and the sight of the resting ship certainly feels like a step back in time.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20 miles into the ocean, the lighthouse is also the world's tallest brick lighthouse at a staggering 208' ft. tall.

• 252-995-4474

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Things to Do on Ocracoke: Tours

Discover the island and its history, culture, secrets, natural environment and other things to do on Ocracoke via a guided tour. Your local guides are usually as entertaining as they are knowledgeable, sharing intriguing information occasionally tinged with imaginative elements. Walking tours through the village explore the island’s history and early fishing village days. Tours of museums highlight key exhibits and provide immediate answers to all inquiries and musings. But don’t confine yourself to land – take a guided ecotour aboard a kayak or standup paddleboard to see and learn about the area’s maritime flora and fauna. And if you really want to venture off the beaten path, guided tours through a deserted island uncover its mysterious pasts. 

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Ocracoke Preservation Society and Museum

For a peek into Ocracoke’s past, visit Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Museum. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the island’s history and cultural heritage and to protecting its environment. Housed in the turn-of-the-century home of Coast Guard Capt. David Williams, the museum lets visitors glimpse island life in the early to mid-1900s. Many of the architectural elements are intact, and a bedroom, living room and kitchen are decorated with period furnishings donated by island families. The museum has photographs, artifacts and exhibits that pertain to island life and culture. A favorite is a video on the Ocracoke brogue. The museum also houses special rotating exhibits and a gift shop. Upstairs is a small research library that can be used by appointment. In the yard of the museum you can find outdoor exhibits including an old-style cistern and the traditional fishing boat, Blanche , circa 1934. During the summer, OPS hosts free porch talks and museum tours with a variety of islanders sharing their knowledge, stories and history. The museum also offers a mid-week Kids Kraft program for kids. This interactive program is fun and informative and the children leave with a handmade island souvenir. Stop at the OPS gift shop for a schedule of these events. It’s free to visit the museum, though donations are encouraged. It’s open from the end of March through the first week of December.

For a peek into Ocracoke’s past, visit Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Museum. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the island’s history and cultural heritage and to protecting its environment. Housed in the turn-of-the-century home of Coast Guard Capt. David Williams, the museum lets visitors glimpse island life in the early to mid-1900s. Many of the architectural elements are intact, and a bedroom, living room and... read more

For a peek into Ocracoke’s past, visit Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Museum. The nonprofit organization is... read more

Ride The Wind Recreational Activities

Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga.  The guided sunrise, midday, sunset and full moon kayak ecotours accommodate up to 10 people and provide all necessary equipment and training. These tours are very popular, so it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. You can also rent kayaks here for your own adventure.  Ride the Wind introduces surfing and ocean safety through their group and private lesson programs. From June to early August, these group lessons are held Tuesdays through Thursdays from  9 to 11 a.m.  and are designed for all ages. They will also arrange special camps for your group. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, first aid and CPR, and they use softboards to minimize the chance of injury. Ride the Wind also offers personal private lessons to get you started on your surfing journey. SUP Yoga is offered in the summer; n o experience is needed, but advance reservations are required.

Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga.  The guided sunrise, midday, sunset and full moon kayak ecotours accommodate up to 10 people and provide all necessary equipment and training. These tours are very popular, so it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. You can also rent kayaks here for ... read more

Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals,... read more

Historic Ocracoke Tours and Tales – Ocracoke Ghost & History Walk

Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are sure to entertain and educate. The tours explore either the Around Creek or Down Point areas of the island, leaving from the Village Craftsmen store on Howard Street at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday nights. Cost is $20 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12 and free for ages 4 and younger. Space is limited, and online reservations are required.

Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are sure to entertain and educate. The tours explore either the Around Creek or Down Point areas of the island, leaving from the Village Craftsmen store on Howard Street at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday nights. Cost is $20 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12 and... read more

Family operated by native islanders possibly descended from pirates, these 90-minute, 1.5-mile walking tours are... read more

Portsmouth Island Adventures

This outfitter takes passengers to Portsmouth Island for four-hour excursions on a remote, uninhabited island. The boat can take up to 12 passengers and leaves Ocracoke three times a day at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. Returns are four hours later, at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. Reservations are required.  You can visit both the historic village and the isolated beach for surf fishing and shelling.  read more

Portsmouth Island Boat Tours

Brothers Rudy and Donald Austin, both former ferry captains, offer boat tours to historic Portsmouth Island. Departing daily from Silver Lake Harbor at the dock shared by the Watermen's Museum, the Austins are excellent guides for local history as well. You can explore the historic village or beach or both. All trips are weather permitting. The Austins are also happy to work with special event... read more

Sail Ocracoke - Schooner Windfall II

Capt. Rob Temple will take you for sunset cruises, 1.5-hour sails, private charters and weddings at sea on the 32’ schooner Windfall II (for up to six passengers). You can sign up for any of these excursions by phoning for a reservation or stopping by the Community Square docks. The tour leaves the harbor and sails into Pamlico Sound to Teach's Hole, where Blackbeard was... read more

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OCRACOKE BOAT TOURS

Experience ocracoke island by boat.

Ocracoke’s experienced local captains will show you Ocracoke and Portsmouth Island’s surrounding waters as you have never seen them before. Search our list of boat tour operations to begin your Ocracoke open water adventure.

AUSTIN BOAT TOURS

Offering boat tours to historic Portsmouth Island.  Departing daily from Silver Lake Harbor at the Community Square dock.  Learn about area history.  You will be dropped off at the historic Portsmouth Village.  Self-guided tour maps are available to explore the village and beach area. Bring mosquito spray.  Boat tours of the surrounding islands, dolphin and sunset cruises also available. For reservations call 252-928-4361 or 252-928-5431  

FREE RANGER

Explore Ocracoke from a different perspective while basking in the beauty that only a sunset on the water can provide.  Typically departing from the dock 1 hour prior to sunset and returning shortly after sunset.  The 46′ Sportfisher “Free Ranger” offers sunset cruises for up to 6 people.  Departs from the Berkley Manor dock.  252-368-8283

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Portsmouth island adventures .

Portsmouth Island is one of the best places to go shelling in the Outer Banks.  For the 2021 season you can schedule shelling tours (ATV’s tours not available).  Shelling/fishing trips travel to the new inlet cut out by Hurricane Dorian.  Be sure to visit  Portsmouth Island Adventures  for additional photos from customers and comments shared about their recent tours.  Portsmouth Island ATV tours has been family owned and operated for over 15 years. Guides Wade and Gwen Austin are natives of Ocracoke with in depth knowledge about local waters, Portsmouth Island’s history, beaches and natural beauty.  Located at the Berkley Dock.  For details and to reserve a tour call 252-928-4484.

WINDFALL II

The  Windfall II  is a 32′ Lazy Jack Schooner designed by Ted Brewer. She offers 1.5-hour sunset sails daily and is also available for private charter. Departing from the Community Store Dock in historic Ocracoke village, she sails out onto Pamlico Sound and visits Teach’s Hole where the infamous pirate Blackbeard was beheaded in 1718.  252-928-724

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