A quiet, woodsy stretch of Hatteras Island between Buxton and Hatteras Village, Frisco has an unhurried character and a handful of gems worth finding. The Native American Museum here is one of the most underrated stops on the entire OBX.
17 things to do in Frisco
A beach bonfire on the OBX is one of those simple experiences that becomes a vacation highlight every single time. Permi…
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round OBX residents and surprisingly easy to spot — surf line, sound side, from a pier, fro…
Fishing on the OBX is as varied as the waters surrounding it. Cast from the beach. Wade into the shallow, calm sounds. C…
The OBX wind is legendary — the Wright Brothers chose this exact stretch of barrier island because of it. Flying a kite …
The OBX is surrounded by water on every side — and kayaking gives you access to parts of it that most visitors never see…
The OBX has surprisingly low light pollution for the East Coast — even in the busier towns you'll see more stars than yo…
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The first national seashore in the country, stretching more than 70 miles along three barrier islands. Cape Hatteras Nat…
The OBX sits on a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean to the east — which means you can watch the sun rise dir…
The OBX is a narrow barrier island with inland sounds to the west — which means sunsets here happen over open water too,…
The whole reason you're here. 100 miles of largely undeveloped Atlantic coastline, largely protected by Cape Hatteras Na…
A nationally recognized museum in Frisco housing Native American artifacts, native art galleries, natural history displa…
A hidden gem in Frisco serving specialty sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and breakfast fare made with fresh ingredients and …
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The only coffee shop in Frisco, Alien Java Co. serves excellent espresso drinks, cold brew, and affogatos alongside exce…
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