Creative Family Beach Vacations Visits The Land of Ocracoke!
“The Andy Griffith Show” was a 1960’s television show featured Andy, a sheriff in the small town of “Mayberry”. The show revolved around Andy, his friends and family, and the great fun times that they all had together. While “Mayberry” is a totally fictional town, did you know that there is a place that reminds us of it? This place hastens back to a time when life was much simpler, people were kinder to each other, and everyone seemed to know your name. The place? Ocracoke, North Carolina…located in the Outer Banks. It’s not only a great place for your family beach vacations, it’s a place that will move you in ways you won’t even realize. Read on to find out more…
North Carolina is a very modern state, so why is Ocracoke able to maintain this ode to “Days Gone By”? One reason could be that Ocracoke is a bit harder to get to. There is no direct road, no tunnel, no bridge… To get to Ocracoke you need to have either a private boat, or a private plane, or go via one of the public ferries that visit the island on a daily basis.
If you hate the idea of shopping, we suggest you “give it a go” on Ocracoke Island. There are no fast food joints or crowded shopping malls to assault your eyes here. “Downtown Ocracoke” is an array of simple stores and shops, and each of them has it’s own style and character. If you need groceries, there are two main variety stores that you can visit. There is a post office available to send a package or postcard back home. If you like flying kites, there is a shop that is dedicated to this sport…and island favorite. Oh, and we just love the relaxing walk through the tree-lined roadway…it’s a nice way to beat the summer heat…
Ocracoke has a historic lighthouse that was built by Noah Porter (a builder from Massachusetts) in 1832. It’s known as the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in North Carolina, as well as the second oldest in the US. It is 75 feet (23 m) tall, and it’s diameter varies from 25 feet (8 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at the top. The light from this lighthouse can be seen 14 miles out into the Atlantic. A United States National Park Ranger is on duty during the summer months. When a ranger is on duty you can enter the base of the lighthouse…but no climbing is permitted.
In conclusion, Ocracoke is a great place for your family beach vacations. It has a “feel” about it that is very hard to explain or describe. All we can say is that you will just have to go there and experience it for yourself. Beware though…you may leave your heart behind… 
If you are interested in Creative Family Beach Vacations, you should definitely check out the article on Ocracoke at www.Creative-Family-Beach-Vacations.com
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December 26 2009 04:06 am | Vacations
Seaside Vacations on 26 Dec 2009 at 9:26 am #
Great article!
Ocracoke, and the Outer Banks in general, are the ideal family vacation. The perfect balance of peaceful relaxation and fun local activities/attractions; gorgeous beaches, fun water sports, world-class surfing and fishing, delicious local food, local art and shopping, history, nature, wild horses, etc.
Perfect for adults and kids.
Please keep us in mind for your next trip to the Outer Banks.
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Outer Banks Revealed on 01 Jan 2010 at 2:12 pm #
Great article. If you are looking for a great family location, the towns of the Outer Banks will satisfy what you are looking for. Great beaches, fishing and golf is only the beginning. Numerous historical locations, like the Wright Brothers Museum, and natural beauty, like the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, will provide any family what they are looking for to maximize their vacation fun.
– Dan
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