Charms of the island Ocracoke has its own distractions. The island has a growing reputation for its enclave of artists and musicians. Several restaurants have live music on weekends throughout the year. Except for the 775 acres of the unincorporated village, all of Ocracoke Island's 19 miles are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Two other ferries connect Ocracoke Village to Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Cedar Island is the closest ferry for visitors from the Charlotte area.
At Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge, take N.C. 12 to the ferry landing.