Guidebook for Post Office Cottage
Sightseeing
Historic Atlantic Harbor and White Point Living Shoreline Project:
Stroll or ride the bicycles to the end of Seashore Drive (which is also the terminus of US Hwy 70) and see the historic round stern shrimp trawlers in the Atlantic Harbor. Then circle back to get to the other side of the harbor and see the brand new Living Shoreline on White Point. Great photos and information here:
https://www.nccoast.org/project/atlantic-harbor-living-shoreline/
Atlantic
Historic Atlantic Harbor and White Point Living Shoreline Project:
Stroll or ride the bicycles to the end of Seashore Drive (which is also the terminus of US Hwy 70) and see the historic round stern shrimp trawlers in the Atlantic Harbor. Then circle back to get to the other side of the harbor and see the brand new Living Shoreline on White Point. Great photos and information here:
https://www.nccoast.org/project/atlantic-harbor-living-shoreline/
NC Ferry service to Ocracoke Island. Take a day trip to the bustling island of Ocracoke! Leave your car behind and rent bicycles or use the free tram service on Ocracoke.
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Cedar Island Ferry Terminal station
3619 Cedar Island RdNC Ferry service to Ocracoke Island. Take a day trip to the bustling island of Ocracoke! Leave your car behind and rent bicycles or use the free tram service on Ocracoke.
Take the ferry to Cape Lookout. Hike a short and beautiful loop trail from this visitor center.
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Cape Lookout Visitor's Center
1800 Island RdTake the ferry to Cape Lookout. Hike a short and beautiful loop trail from this visitor center.
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
1785 Island RdTake a trip to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse from Harkers Island.
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Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Take a trip to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse from Harkers Island.
Cedar Island Stables - Horseback Riding
120 Driftwood DrFerries to Ocean and Beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore
The ferry is currently running as of May 1, 2022. Located right here in Atlantic, this ferry will take you (and your vehicle if you have one suitable for beach driving) to Portsmouth Island. This is the northern section of Cape Lookout National Seashore, from Drum Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. Great day trip adventure to swim in the ocean, walk on the beach, fish and picnic. Grab food from White Point Take out before you go (except Sunday...White Point Take Out is closed Sundays). The marina is under new ownership with many changes in progress .
Morris Marina
1000 Morris Marina RdThe ferry is currently running as of May 1, 2022. Located right here in Atlantic, this ferry will take you (and your vehicle if you have one suitable for beach driving) to Portsmouth Island. This is the northern section of Cape Lookout National Seashore, from Drum Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. Great day trip adventure to swim in the ocean, walk on the beach, fish and picnic. Grab food from White Point Take out before you go (except Sunday...White Point Take Out is closed Sundays). The marina is under new ownership with many changes in progress .
Allow 20 minutes from the cottage to this ferry from Davis over to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy a day at the beach exploring, picnicking, swimming, fishing and shelling. Or just go for the ride on the water and back! 252-729-3474
http://davisferry.com/
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Davis Shore Ferry Service
148 Willis RdAllow 20 minutes from the cottage to this ferry from Davis over to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy a day at the beach exploring, picnicking, swimming, fishing and shelling. Or just go for the ride on the water and back! 252-729-3474
http://davisferry.com/
The small town of Davis has two ferry services, almost side by side, running from Davis to Core Banks. This newer ferry sometimes has later hours for return, so be sure to check both for your preferred times.
Cape Lookout Cabins & Camps, Inc.
125 Grady Davis LnThe small town of Davis has two ferry services, almost side by side, running from Davis to Core Banks. This newer ferry sometimes has later hours for return, so be sure to check both for your preferred times.
This is the ferry to Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Be sure to take a day trip!
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Cape Lookout Visitor's Center
1800 Island RdThis is the ferry to Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Be sure to take a day trip!
Food scene
Call ahead and arrange for local shrimp! This is a local wholesaler so you'll need to buy 10lb or more. 252-225-0073
Quality Seafood
2890 Cedar Island RdCall ahead and arrange for local shrimp! This is a local wholesaler so you'll need to buy 10lb or more. 252-225-0073
Atlantic Baking Company! This is a neighborhood treasure, right across the street from the Post Office Cottage! Damon Coe bakes from his home, officially, as Atlantic Baking Company. Call or text him, pre-order and then just walk over and pick up your treats! He bakes donuts every Saturday morning, plus other things daily and by custom order. For the donuts, he asks that everyone contact him Friday to pre-order. It's fine to order just 1 or 2 of anything he makes. He also makes cookies, pies, cakes, blueberry cream cheese kolaches, German chocolate pie, cinnamon rolls, yeast rolls, burger buns, and lots of other things.
Contact Damon Coe (and wife Martha): 252-723-3614
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticBaker
947 Seashore Dr
947 Seashore DriveAtlantic Baking Company! This is a neighborhood treasure, right across the street from the Post Office Cottage! Damon Coe bakes from his home, officially, as Atlantic Baking Company. Call or text him, pre-order and then just walk over and pick up your treats! He bakes donuts every Saturday morning, plus other things daily and by custom order. For the donuts, he asks that everyone contact him Friday to pre-order. It's fine to order just 1 or 2 of anything he makes. He also makes cookies, pies, cakes, blueberry cream cheese kolaches, German chocolate pie, cinnamon rolls, yeast rolls, burger buns, and lots of other things.
Contact Damon Coe (and wife Martha): 252-723-3614
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticBaker
Next to the NC Ferry terminal at Cedar Island.
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Bay Breeze Restaurant & Bar
3557 Cedar Island RdNext to the NC Ferry terminal at Cedar Island.
Great local seafood and burgers. Picnic tables under the trees. A must!
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White Point Take-Out
101 Core Sound Loop RdGreat local seafood and burgers. Picnic tables under the trees. A must!
Boat Ramps
Morris Marina
1000 Morris Marina RdLocal boat ramp at Morris Marina. Very convenient. Pay ramp fee inside the grill.
Public boat ramp. The entrance is just across the highway from the local Dollar General at Sea Level. Launch here for a relaxing boat ride and fishing in a beautiful canal.
Salters Creek Boat Ramp
200 Wildlife Ramp RdPublic boat ramp. The entrance is just across the highway from the local Dollar General at Sea Level. Launch here for a relaxing boat ride and fishing in a beautiful canal.
Large public ramp with great open access to Core Sound. Ten to fifteen minute drive from the cottage. Be sure to look across Hwy 70 from the boat ramp to see if the bald eagle is on his perch!
Oyster Creek Boat Ramp
Large public ramp with great open access to Core Sound. Ten to fifteen minute drive from the cottage. Be sure to look across Hwy 70 from the boat ramp to see if the bald eagle is on his perch!
Boat ramp
1098 Lola RdLola Road Public Boat Ramp - Cedar Island
Large Public Boat Ramp located next to the ferry terminal.
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Cedar Island Ferry Terminal station
3619 Cedar Island RdLarge Public Boat Ramp located next to the ferry terminal.
Groceries and Miscellaneous
Dollar General
8055 NC-306General Store for basic groceries, hardware and other essentials.
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Islands Choice
3216 Cedar Island RdGeneral Store for basic groceries, hardware and other essentials.
Lookout Grocery
111 Marshallberg RdSmall grocery store, the closest one to the cottage.
Saturday market at the Beaufort Courthouse. Local produce, flowers, crafts and foods.
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Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market
402 Courthouse SquareSaturday market at the Beaufort Courthouse. Local produce, flowers, crafts and foods.
Downtown Beaufort - great sandwiches and prepared foods.
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Turner Street Market
131 Turner StDowntown Beaufort - great sandwiches and prepared foods.
Visit their take out market called Beau Gro ToGo, located in Beau Coast just off Lennoxville Rd. Great prepared foods like lasagna, dips, pot pie, desserts and other wonderful things.
https://www.facebook.com/beaugrotogo
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Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen StVisit their take out market called Beau Gro ToGo, located in Beau Coast just off Lennoxville Rd. Great prepared foods like lasagna, dips, pot pie, desserts and other wonderful things.
https://www.facebook.com/beaugrotogo
Morehead City. If you venture into Morehead City, be sure to stop here for all sorts of prepared foods, produce, baguettes, cheese straws, wines, coffee and more. Fabulous market.
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The Friendly Market
205 Friendly RdMorehead City. If you venture into Morehead City, be sure to stop here for all sorts of prepared foods, produce, baguettes, cheese straws, wines, coffee and more. Fabulous market.
Salty Catch Seafood Company Market + More
300 Wellons DriveHoreseback Riding on the Beach
https://cedarislandresort.com/
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Cedar Island Stables - Horseback Riding
120 Driftwood Drhttps://cedarislandresort.com/
Shopping
Gifts, clothing and crafts by local artists. Some great baked items!
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Davis Shore Provisions
Gifts, clothing and crafts by local artists. Some great baked items!