Harkers Island

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Lookout National Seashore consists of three undeveloped barrier islands covering 55 miles. Activities include: fishing, swimming, birding, boating, windsurfing, kayaking and shelling. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is located on south…

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Things to Do in Harkers Island

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center

The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center documents and preserves the cultural heritage of…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Local Yokel Ferry and Tours

Local ferry tours of Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Calico Jacks Inn & Marina

This 24-unit inn offers comfortable rooms and efficiencies in Harkers Island within sight of Cape…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

In 1804, Congress authorized construction of a lighthouse on Cape Lookout, the southernmost tip of…

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