Visitors can cool off after a long walk through the village with a stop at The Slushy Stand, which is one of Ocracoke Island’s favorite destinations for frozen treats and refreshing drinks of all varieties. Featuring a wide array of ice creams, slushies, coffee drinks, and even a selection of breakfast items, The Slushy Stand is the perfect destination to refuel before or after an active Ocracoke Island adventure.
The Slushy Stand has been a fixture on the Ocracoke Island landscape since 1974, and today, the ice cream and frozen dessert shop has a wonderfully central location in the heart of Ocracoke Island, complete with a shaded porch so that customers can relax and enjoy their treats to the fullest. Visitors can also find a selection of rental bikes at The Slushy Stand to easily cruise through the village, and the shop offers frozen treats as well as a hefty array of coffee drinks, bagels, and muffins for an easy meal or snack on the go. With a tasty and ever-changing selection of ice cream flavors, drinks, and baked goods, everyone will find something to indulge in with every visit to this traditional and longtime favorite Ocracoke island destination.
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