things to do

Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Want to see wild ponies and discover some of the most unique sights the Outer Banks has to offer? With new, exclusive access to the Wild Horse Sanctuary, we take you through three distinct ecosystems in search of local wildlife and the Outer Banks Wild Spanish Mustangs. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise through the Carova outback in our exclusive OPEN AIR Hummer tours. With more terrain, no two tours are ever the same; so, if you like history, ecology, adventure, and quick-witted comedy, we have you covered!

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar

Besides the outstanding sunset views over the Sound, this place has the most delicious Coconut Shrimp and Pina Colada dipping sauce! By far one of the most unique combinations we've ever experienced. Their drink menu is vast and includes the huge, delicious Fishbones Famous Titanic Fish bowl drink. Bring a couple people to share with because it is definitely massive.

Donutz On a Stick and Ice Cream

They offer milkshakes, sundaes, soft serve ice cream, and loads of DONUTZ!

Tullio's Bakery

They sell the most incredible bagel sandwiches and baked goods! Yummy!

The Pointe Golf Club

Duck Donuts

You can taste some of the best donuts ever made from this donut shop! They are always served warm, and they definitely melt in your mouth!

High Cotton Barbeque

Finger-licking good BBQ! Try the hush puppies!

Kitty Hawk Pier

Here, you can walk the pier and maybe catch a glimpse of some dolphins!

Sea Scape Golf Links

The course uses the windswept sand dunes and maritime forest to showcase the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. Dramatic elevation changes offer ocean views on several holes. The unique coastal environment makes this course a must-play for true enthusiasts of the game.

Outer Banks Brewing Station

Pretty good craft brewskis. Give it a whirl!

Wright Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/index.htm

Stack 'em High

The best, most filling breakfast dinner around! Be sure to get your fill at Stack 'em High!

Art's Place Bar & Grille

This place is so fun! There's a roof top area that gives you a great view of the ocean and Beach road, which is great for people watching. The drinks are so yummy, and the waitstaff is so wonderful!

Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

The restaurant, named after the Black Pelican that would circle over the ocean during treacherous Nor'easter storms and helped to guide crews in danger to shore, serves some tasty drinks and lots of satisfying food options. An incredible lunch and dinner pit stop with a beautiful historical and truly legendary background story, the Black Pelican does not disappoint on any level. "So cast your gaze upward. Have no fear of Nature’s wrath. Such a beacon of hope and security does exist and will someday appear to all who seek this beloved bird of the Banks… The Black Pelican"

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

This cute, quaint place has pretty good food, especially if you like seafood. We highly suggest you sit at the bar to eat because it is fun to talk to the staff as they shuck oysters. If you're feeling really adventurous, you can try an oyster shot!

Nags Head Golf Links

Nestled into the natural, windswept environment of the Outer Banks and a perennial favorite of Golf Digest and Golfweek magazines, Nags Head Golf Links in Nags Head features a true Scottish links-style championship golf course. The Club, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, also offers dining and the perfect setting for private events, tournaments and outings.

Jockeys Ridge

If you're up for it, you can hike up the ever-changing, naturally-occurring sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge. You can get some pretty cool pictures from the top or try some hang-gliding!

Cape Hatteras

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most hazardous sections of the Atlantic Coast. Offshore of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream collides with the Virginia Drift, a branch of the Labrador Current from Canada. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals. Hundreds and possibly thousands of shipwrecks in this area have given it the reputation as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Walk to the top for amazing 360 degree views of the the ocean and landscape!

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Pea Island

A bird watcher's and a nature lover's paradise. Make sure you pack your sneakers, hiking outfit, and binoculars! This National Wildlife Refuge offers an easy trail, which leads to a look-out where you can sit, take in the beauty of the nature around you, and potentially see some migrating birds!

Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe

Great craft beers, great food, cool t-shirts!

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

So many animals to see, but our favorite has to be the Turtle Sanctuary. Each turtle is housed in an isolation tank (think of them as individual hospital beds) while they are being nursed back to health.