The Lost Colony

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island presents the aquatic environments of coastal Carolina through its theme "Water of The Outer Banks." The aquarium'

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Preserves and protects 75 miles along North Carolina's Outer Banks. National park includes Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and visitors centers at Buxton (year-round), Bodie Island and Ocracoke (seasonal)

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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

A beginning chapter in the story of America is kept on the north end of Roanoke Island at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the place of England's first colonization efforts. Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists established settlements in this area in 1585 and 1587

Big Al's Soda Fountain & Grill

Fifty's theme restaurant featuring blue plate specials, seafood, burgers, sandwiches & a soda fountain with ice cream favorites. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Open all year.