Things To Do

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kitty Hawk Pier

Monument to a Century of Flight

Outer Banks Scenic Byway Hwy 12

Kill Devil Hills to Harkers Island or Otway on US 158, North Carolina 12, the Hatteras Inlet Ferry, the Ocracoke—Cedar Island Ferry, and US 70 — •138 miles •5-6 Hours

Hatteras Inlet/ Hatteras - Ocracoke Ferry

The Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry is one of the most popular of the seven coastal ferry routes that are orchestrated and managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT.) Open for everyone, with daily runs that occur 365 days a year, the short 40-45 minute island-hopping ferry provides an integral link for Ocracoke Island to the rest of the Outer Banks, and provides visitors of all seasons with an exciting way to enjoy a coastal day trip. For a little bit of completely free entertainment, hop aboard via car, truck, bike or even just on foot, and discover a scenic boat ride that's just as thrilling as discovering the island of Ocracoke itself.

Jockeys Ridge State Park

The tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast is a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound. A visitor center with museum and 360-foot boardwalk with exhibits explain the dune’s ecology and are a gradual entry to the massive dune field. Hang gliding lessons are available through a vendor in the park. Experienced hang gliders must have a current USHPA membership and get a flying permit at the visitor center. Shoes and sun protection are recommended. By calling ahead 24-hours in advance, visitors with mobility restrictions can schedule a ride in our all-terrain-vehicle to the top of the dunes. The soundside access of the park is a different experience offering sunbathing, wading, paddling, and a one-mile nature trail that opens onto wetlands, grassy dunes and maritime thickets.

Bodie Island Lighthouse & Museum

Tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland, the Bodie Island Light presents anything but a typical lighthouse setting. Though not as well-known as its neighbors, it remains an important part of local history and a favorite spot for visitors. And still every evening, amidst the water towers and blinking radio antennae of modern development, its powerful light beams out across the darkening waves, keeping silent watch over the treacherous waters known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Photography and Cape Hatteras go hand-in-hand. Miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, sandy barrier islands, and the Pamlico and Roanoke Sounds all work in concert to provide environments ideal for capturing the stunning beauty of nature or the plethora of recreational opportunities enjoyed by visitors.

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is a tiny piece of barrier island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina... small in size, but huge in popularity among both wildlife and people!

Hatteras Island

Hatteras Island is a barrier island located off the North Carolina coast. Dividing the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound, it runs parallel to the coast, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras.

Kitty Hawk Kites Adventures

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. Hang Gliding Lessons Kiteboarding Lessons Kayak Tours Paddleboarding Lessons & Tours Surf Lessons & Camps Jet Ski Rentals & Tours Parasailing Wakeboarding/Water Skiing Fishing Charters JetPak & Flyboard Dolphin Tours Sailing Cruises Aero Tours, Aerobatic Flights, & Flight Training Wild Horse Tours Segway Tours Beach Horseback Riding 1902 Wright Glider Experience Kite Flying Lessons Mermaid School Adventure Ropes Course Vineyard & Sunset Boat Cruises Beer & Brat Tours at Weeping Radish OBX Party Bus Tours Paddle Board Yoga at Waves Village Hobie Kayak Charter Fishing Tour Bear Tours - Alligator River Wildlife Refuge Golf - Kilmarlic Golf Club The Lost Colony Tickets Walking Ghost Tours OBX Mystery Theatre Tandem Hang Gliding Miss Oregon Inlet Head Boat Fishing Tours Pontoon Rentals Inshore Excursions: Crabbing, Fishing Daytime Head Boat Fishing Trips

Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy together.

Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these expeditions was to search for an answer as to what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke Island and to look for treasure believed to have been hidden by Blackbeard the Pirate. Professor Hacker’s first surprise was the discovery of an old mining train built by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. They were searching for gold to finance their war effort. Take the mining car* to the top of the mountain and follow Professor Hacker as you putt your way through an adventurous expedition to find gold and diamonds. We hope you enjoy this Kill Devil Hills mini golf course! *Ride operations dependent on weather Two 18 Hole Miniature Golf Courses A Mining Train that will take you to the first holes Hours: Open Daily 10am – 6pm (weather permitting)

Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours focuses on family. With our 15 passenger open-air safari style truck, you will feel fresh ocean breezes and soak in the salt sea air while experiencing the wonders of nature. Our wild horse tours are safe for any age and kids in car seats are always welcomed. Our expert tour narration will focus on the history of Corolla, the wild horses and the North Carolina Beaches. All tours come with a money back guarantee, (restrictions apply). The tours take two hours and will cover 25 miles of off-road cruising. We will take you behind the dunes into the neighborhoods where the horses graze. The horses have 7,500 acres to roam and are in small harems that will have 3-6 horses per grouping. Generally we see the horses out grazing or cooling off by the water. Currently we have around a hundred horses roaming Carova Beach.

Sugar Kingdom

The Disneyland of Candy 🍭🍬🎂🍧🍨🧁🍡 Stores! Right in Kill Devil Hills! 😁😁😁