Tourism Ocracoke, North Carolina

sunset on silver lake harbor

the economy of ocracoke island based entirely on tourism. during winter, population shrinks , few businesses remain open. during spring, summer, , fall, influx of tourists occupies hotels, campgrounds , weekly rental houses — , day visitors arrive ferry hatteras island. several bars, brewery, dozens of restaurants, , many shops, stores , other tourist-based businesses open tourist season. visitors can find many shops feature local, handmade goods, imported artisanal goods , rare antiques, unusual such small island.