Articles
Old Tom: The Lost Colony’s Most Loveable Character
With his iconic line “Roanoke, O Roanoke, thou hast made a man of me!” The Lost Colony character of Old Tom has long been seen as a symbol of the local community. So it is especially meaningful that this year The Lost Colony has cast a local actor in the role of Old Tom for the first time in 30 years.
After five... Read More
When Hunger Hits on Hatteras Island
The family duo of Julia Taft and her son, Blake Taft, are known for feeding people well on Hatteras Island. The two entrepreneurs and hospitality experts own and operate three restaurants centrally located in Avon — The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, a seafood restaurant, wine destination and nightlife hotspot;... Read More
The Many Faces of The Froggy Dog
The Froggy Dog has been a Hatteras Island restaurant staple for more than 50 years, but what it is today is a far cry from the way it started.
When it opened in the 1970s, The Froggy Dog was a hot dog stand, hence the name. The second owners transformed the restaurant into a family-style seafood restaurant, adding on... Read More
It's All About Fishing & Cruising
Ready for a fun day on the water? Bring your family and friends – even the very young and the young at heart – for a fishing or boating adventure everyone will talk about.
Miss Oregon Inlet II is a 60-foot head boat (in other words, you pay by the head) that takes up to 65 people out fishing in the ocean or sound... Read More
Shop All Season
In the Town of Manteo, you’ll find a place where Christmas sparkles brightly year-round. Since 1967 The Christmas Shop & General Store has delighted visitors with its extensive ornament collection, collectibles and holiday decor. And while Christmas certainly is a big draw here, the store also puts the “shop” in “... Read More