Outer Banks Posts

Ocracoke Fun Facts, Episode 10: Ocracoke had a Navy Base!
In this episode we go down to the NPS docks (known by island locals as the Base Docks), and Philip talks about the once classified military base located on Ocracoke. More information about the base can be found through web searches and by visiting the WWII exhibit at the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.

Pony Island Inn has been a major sponsor of Ocracoke Alive programming since Heron Hospitality purchased and renovated the beloved Ocracoke establishment several years ago. They have provided housing for artists in residence for Ocracoke School Arts Week, Wintertime Activities, Earth Weekend, and are a stage sponsor for Ocrafolk Festival.

Many thanks from Ocracoke Alive for their critical support of our programs.

The look of excitement that we are opening for our 22nd season in just a couple days!!! Opening for lunch at 11am Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am, and dinner starts at 4pm every night.

Come see us and get the steak you've been missing all winter!

Sip, Savor, and Support the Lost Colony 🍷
Wines! Beer! Food! Music! Old world and new world wines from around the globe will be poured, accompanied by local fare served with warm island (southern) hospitality. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, and the engaging rhythms and smooth vocals from two stages set against the backdrop of the Roanoke Sound. See you there!

The countdown for the 2026 season is ON! ☀️ Spring has arrived and we are busy prepping the pier for another year of fishing, cold brews, and always the best views in South Nags Head. 🌊

Keep your eyes on our page for the official opening date announcement. We can’t wait to be back here with all of you! 🍻

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Enjoy a completely refreshed experience with a fully restocked kitchen featuring all new dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, bakeware, utensils, and small appliances. The great room has been updated with brand new furniture, including couches, recliners, tables, and breakfast counter stools.
Outdoor upgrades include new bulkhead fencing and lighting around the pool, updated concrete surfacing, and a new wooden walkway. The game room has been refreshed with new felt on the pool table and an upgraded joystick on Ms. Pac-Man. Each bedroom now features new quilted comforter sets for added comfort.
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Shark Bites Snack Bar is getting ready for another great season at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island! 🐟
We reopen April 1st and will be serving all your favorite treats through September.

🕙 2026 Hours:
• April: Monday–Friday, 11 AM–4 PM
• May–August: Daily, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
• September: Monday–Friday, 11 AM–4 PM

Eastertide is an unforgettable annual family event at Elizabethan Gardens! 🐰🧺
Saturday, April 4th from 10am to 2pm
Enjoy live music by Phil Watson, food trucks, egg races and Easter hat & bonnet contests – grouped by age for kids and adults – will be a highlight of the event!
Bring the crew and enjoy a Saturday at the gardens. 🌼

We are thrilled to announce the actress portraying Queen Elizabeth I in the 89th season of The Lost Colony — Annie Heartney! We are honored to welcome Annie to the company this season and cannot wait for audiences to experience her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I on the Waterside Theatre stage. 👑 Learn more about Annie on her website and Instagram - Website: https://annieheartney.com Instagram: @annie.heartney

Spring is one of my favorite times to fish. It is some of the best meat fishing we have all year. We are now booking for for April and May. Traditionally April is our month for tuna, yellowfins and blackfins. May is good everything but its also when the big gaffer dolphin show up and the Blue Marlins!