Hatteras Island Recreation
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U.S. Weather Bureau Station/Hatteras Welcome Center
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2203
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, weather observations gathered near Cape Hatteras were important for forecasters all along the East Coast. The Hatteras Island weather station was so critical that in 1901 the U.S. Weather Bureau constructed a dedicated Weather Bureau building in Hatteras village, one of only 11 such buildings constructed in the nation at the turn of the century. The building still stands in Hatteras village and is next to the Burrus Red & White grocery store at the corner of Saxon Cut and Kohler roads. The National Park Service restored the building to its original 1901 appearance, yellow exterior and all. The NPS had the benefit of the original building plans to aid in its restoration, so the building is true to the original. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau operates a visitors/welcome center in one room of the building; stop by to pick up tourist information and also to see the interior of this historic building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in season (with the exception of a short lunch break); call for off-season hours. They close in January and February.
Uglie Mugs Coffeehouse
- 40534 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5590
Uglie Mugs offers quite the combination of enticements — coffee, baked goods, internet access and beads galore. The bead shop offers thousands of beads and all the supplies you need to make your own jewelry.
Uncle Eddy’s Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Minigolf
- 46860 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-4059
Next to Falcon Motel, this is the place for summer fun. The 18-hole mini-golf course is nestled under live oaks, providing a shady spot to get out of the sun. Unlimited play is available for a very reasonable price. After golf, cool down with the delicious ice cream this place is known for, and be sure to say hello to the resident parrots.
Unloading Catches at the Docks
- Hatteras Village Marinas
- Hatteras Village
For a chance to see the offshore boats unloading the day’s deep-sea catches, head down to one of the Hatteras Village marinas between 3:30 and 5 p.m. When the boats come in, the fishing mates unload the day’s catches onto the docks so the fish can be taken away and cleaned. Most days you’ll see something, usually yellow-fin tuna, mahi mahi and wahoo plus some other interesting fish. The big-game fish are caught and released, so you won’t see all the white marlin, blue marlin and sailfish that were caught that day, though you can count the flags on the boats to see how many were released.
Village Marina
- 57980 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2522
In Hatteras Village, this marina charges a $10 fee per launch and it’s a convenient spot to put in. Parking for vehicles and trailers is available; a $5 per night fee is charged for overnight parking.
