There are always fun and exciting activities to do/learn/try when you adventure down to Hatteras Island. It’s the beach! People don’t just come here year after year for the heck of it (but who could blame you if you did, amiright???). Between the array of water sports, the breathtaking scenery, the indulgent amount of history and the small fishing village culture, there is a lot to dive in to! But...
“Day at the Docks was started to celebrate the “Spirit of Hatteras” when the village recovered from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 as an intact community, anchored by the commercial and charter fishermen. The event is a confirmation of the strength of community, heritage and living traditions of the waterman.” The 14th Anniversary of Hurricane Isabel Fourteen years after Hurricane Isabel, one of the largest storms to rock Hatteras...
What better way to spend your relaxing vacation than curled up on the beach… or in your beautiful beach vacation home with a great book? This year, we’ve done the work for you and created a list of the Top 10 Summer Beach Reads for 2017. Enjoy! Top 10 Summer Beach Reads of 2017 1. Into The Water: A Novel by Paula Hawkins #1 New York Times Best Seller “A...
One of the things that is so striking about Hatteras Island is the clear view of the sky and the feeling of wide-open space. There are no sky scrapers or late night light pollution blocking your view. In fact, on a clear day (or night), you often feel like you’re standing at the edge of the Earth, staring out at all of creation. A total solar eclipse is rare, but...
Hatteras Island is recognized nationwide for its variety of rarities. From the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to the island’s potential role in the Lost Colony to its prime conditions for water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding, one huge draw is for anglers. Fishing has long been a way of life for Hatteras Island locals and a main industry that has kept it’s people fed year-round for as long as the...
Obviously vacations with the extended family and excursions with the boys are great, but sometimes you just need to get away with your girls. And THAT can be as calm or as crazy as you want, no matter where you go. While Hatteras Island certainly has its nightlife and plenty of shenanigans to get into, it also has a tranquil retreat quality that is unique to this 70-mile stretch of...
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times, and you know what? It still rings true. There are a TON of exciting and adventurous things to do on Hatteras Island. There are, of course, the obvious museums, shops, eats and so on, but for your 2017 beach vacation, we want you to rock the lid off, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things to...
Hatteras Island is filled to the brim with things to do. And I don’t just mean your standard, run-of-the-mill attractions. Buried beneath that trip to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and your visit to the Frisco Native American Museum are quirky little open mic nights at coffee shops and bluegrass banjo pickers playing their hearts out in bar rooms. Hatteras Island is a life force all of its own flanked with...
CONTEST ALERT!!! On May 1, we kicked off our #WhyHatteras Contest! Everyday for the next three weeks, we are going to share another one of our top reasons to choose Hatteras Island as your number one vacation destination and we want YOU to share your reasons with us as well! Let us know, #WhyHatteras? This contest will take place on Facebook and Instagram (Follow us: MidgettRealtyNC), so share your photo(s)...
Reason #7: The Culture People come on vacation for various reasons, but when you choose to travel to Hatteras Island, it’s because it is more than just a vacation. Period. It’s more than this compiled list of explanations you should come here. Granted, they’re all valid reasons, but the definition is by far the culture. This cozy little island is made of 7 small villages that are each full of heart...
Coming Together To Celebrate The Holidays on Hatteras Island On Saturday, December 12th, islanders came together to celebrate the 25th Annual Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. An event on Hatteras Island, adults and children alike gathered along Highway 12 in the heart of Hatteras Village to see their friends and family members march through the streets to the tune of some very real holiday cheer. Kids had a blast collecting candy from...
Tons of us have a travel bucket list. Italy, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru–the list is endless! But sometimes you just need to get out of town for a few days. Some time to recharge and get a break from your normal day-to-day routine. There’s no need to sacrifice something you want out of a vacation when you can have it all, and we happen to know of a little place...
