National Scenic Byway Site - Ocracoke Portion
![Natural Corridor/Greenway: Often follows along a river or streambed, ravine or steep hill, disused rail bed or roadway. May indicate a wildlife corridor for land animals that is left in a natural state, with native plants to shelter them. Often have paths for running, cycling, skating, etc. Natural Corridor/Greenway](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_66.gif)
![Cultural Site: Important contributors to the community's sense of place and built environment. Historical, art, music, legendary, non-institutional resources, monuments, organizations and places, even temporary projects may be included. Cultural Site](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/cultural.gif)
![Coastal Habitat: Places along the water's edge where wildlife congregates. Wildlife may be in or above the water, on the shore or on adjacent land. Sensitivity to delicate habitats should be exercised. Coastal Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_85.gif)
![Swimming: Safe, clean site for swimming or wading. This natural body of water or pool might not have a lifeguard, though. Swimming](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_98.gif)
![Protected/Cultivated Habitat: Ecosystem development includes wildlife corridors in urban and rural areas, resources for turning your home’s yard back into a prairie or other indigenous landscape to encouraging native animals to flourish. Protected/Cultivated Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_88.gif)
![Traditional Way of Life: Indigenous, pioneer or migrated peoples' traditions. Might be a settlement or ethnic enclave that is not assimilated into the prevailing culture. May be resources for learning about or visiting people living in traditional, more ecological or self-sufficient ways. Traditional Way of Life](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/traditional_way_life.gif)
![Traditional Neighborhood: A residential area where inhabitants maintain age-old practices and ways of living. May include historic districts with architectural importance. Traditional Neighborhood](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/traditional_neighborhood.gif)
Overview
Ocracoke is part of the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway (from Hatteras south through Harker's Island). Start your Ocracoke portion of this trip by traveling South, down Route 12 from the Hatteras Ferry terminal passing 14 miles of beach, ocean dunes, sound-side views and maritime forests. Route 12 then enters Ocracoke Village and meanders by historic homes, shops, restaurants and a busy harbor ending at the southern end ferries to Swan Quarter or Cedar Island.
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