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1. Bald Head Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bird Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bodie Island

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4. Cedar Island

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5. Emerald Isle

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6. Harkers Island

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7. Hatteras Island

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8. Knotts Island, North Carolina

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9. Masonboro Island

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10. Oak Island

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11. Ocracoke Island

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12. Pleasure Island

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13. Roanoke Island

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14. Shackleford Banks

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15. Topsail Island

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16. Figure Eight Island

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17. Lea-Hutaff Island, North Carolina

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18. Pea Island

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In contrast to the bustling boardwalks and vibrant nightlife of the northern Atlantic Coast, the barrier islands of North Carolina serve as a perfect getaway for visitors looking for Southern charm and expansive stretches of undeveloped Atlantic Ocean beachfront. For visitors looking for quieter natural excursions, the 70-mile Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC offers fishing, surfing, boating, shelling, camping, and unique wildlife watching opportunities.

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