Legend has it that the ancestors of the ponies found on Ocracoke Island today came from shipwrecked vessels in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, or from Spanish explorers DeSoto or Cortez. Historians seem to think the ponies came with the Raleigh expeditions and were left on Roanoke Island. The current day ponies are fenced in and cared for by the National Park Service and can be seen grazing on the sparse grasses of the island.
Come and explore the waters of Ocracoke on your own! You're the Captain with daily and package deals available. Go fishing, clamming or sightseeing in one of our 16 to 21
Ocracoke, NC BusinessesHeart's Desire Studio & Gallery is a mix of old and new. Artist Mary Bassell combines her own creations of custom stained glass windows, jewelry, paper mache folk art and beach glass jewelry with her love of antiques. The Gallery features a delightful display of Mary'
Ocracoke, NC ArtsEnjoy some of the greatest fishing in the world. Captain David Nagel, a licensed skipper and expert fishing guide, will take you where the fish are. He knows the holes, shoals and sloughs. If he can't find them in one place, he'll try another and another until they'
Ocracoke, NC BusinessesThe Best Value Inn and Suites of Wilmington, North Carolina is located conveniently off I-40 near Atlantic Ocean. This 2-stor...
Martin Orchard & Vineyards is a family-owned orchard & winery. Visitors can pick peaches, apples, grapes and pumpkins (in se...
Recapture the essence of railroad days as you climb aboard a steam locomotive, wander through a bright red caboose or explore...
The historic Freeman Hotel is home of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and the Windsor Visitor's Center. Constructed in 1840s ...
Come stay at this recently renovated property, conveniently located near historic downtown, nearby restaurants and the Twin R...