Sally, when are you guys vacationing down here in Ocracoke again? There is this wonderful place to bring kids (assuming you would be bringing the kids and the grandbabies). Its called Aurora Fossil Mine and its completely free (there is a gift shop but you can completely ignore it). You and the kids can sift through some sand and find a ton of sharks teeth. I love bringing the kids there, you get to ride on the ferry and it keeps them occupied for a solid three hours before they even begin to lose focus, plus I love looking for sharks teeth myself. There are also two ice cream parlors and a pizza place there. Thats about ALL there IS there but its very much a good time. Plus, you have to go past Oriental to get there, so there is the option of Kayak rental or an ecotour and really good restaurants if you need a little bit of culture.
