Operated by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the US Weather Bureau Station/ Hatteras Welcome Center provides year round directions and information on attractions and events. The welcome center was built in 1901 and housed the first U.S. Weather Bureau Station, which played a key role in developing the nation's meteorological network. Over the years it has endured some of Mother Nature’s most challenging storms. It was decommissioned in 1946.

Five years ago it opened as the Hatteras Island Welcome Center operated by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. 

Stop by to obtain valuable literature including brochures and pamphlets about the Outer Banks' attractions and accommodations and. While browsing for things to do, savor the history of the old structure, a unique part of American history where the federal government began monitoring the weather in 1874. An observer recorded data hourly about barometric pressure, humidity, rainfall, temperature and wind speed.

The building has been completely renovated featuring fabulous polished pine walls!

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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the Outer Banks. A state-of-the-art structure, the year round museum houses and displays artifacts, and presents a variety of exhibits and interprets the rich maritime culture that includes war, piracy, ghost ships and more. Artifacts include thoseex from the USS Monitor, which sank 16 miles off the Hatteras coast. The lobby features the stunning and original, 1854, First Order Lens from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Current hibits include those on piracy and the Civil War on Hatteras Island.

Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty offers the best selection of premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island as well as the largest selection of oceanfront homes. Regularly found on Top Ten lists for the Best Beaches in America, Hatteras Island is part of the pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore just south of Nags Head on The Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our beaches and villages are quiet, family friendly and picturesque.

For 40 years, we have offered weekly premier Hatteras Island vacation rentals - from quaint beach cottages to expansive oceanfront estates with a wide range of luxury amenities. With several interest-free flexible payment plans and multiple payment methods, we make it easy to fit an Outer Banks vacation into your budget. Make your vacation even more effortless with features like keyless entry and optional early check-in. Serving thousands of happy Outer Banks vacationers every year, we look forward to seeing you at the beach this year!

Contact us for more information about our beautiful Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals on the finest beaches of the Outer Banks, NC today!