Explore the birthplace of flight with exhibits celebrating the Wright brothers’ historic first flight, and climb Kill Devil Hill for sweeping views of the Outer Banks.
Home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast, great for sunsets and kite flying!
For all your kite shopping needs! Great quality, we can attest :-)
Book a scenic flight in a small plane from First Flight Airport over the barrier islands, lighthouses, dunes, and sound.
Stop here in the afternoon to watch fishermen bring in the day's catch or book a fishing charter!
Classic OBX ocean pier for fishing, walks, and sunsets.
Unique drive thru experience for your favorite drinks, snacks, and limited-edition t-shirts. Multiple locations!
You can rent jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, and pontoon boats - or even go parasailing - for a fun day out on the calmer inland-water side of the islands.
Wild Spanish mustangs can be spotted by driving on the beach in the 4x4 Carova area with a 4WD vehicle or doing a guided tour (open-air safari style).
Historic mansion located in a scenic park on the sound - great sunsets, walking, and photos.
Red-brick lighthouse in Corolla.
Black-and-white striped lighthouse near Nags Head.
0.6-mile boardwalk trail winding through maritime forest, marsh, and dunes, ending at a peaceful overlook of the Currituck Sound.
Boutique shopping area, ice cream, and casual eats. Come up here for a more relaxed vibe than the commercial strips further south.
Drive-on beaches in designated areas that are more open & less crowded than the southern beaches. You may see people fishing, picnicking, and watching dolphins!
Here's a list of the nearby OBX beaches ordered from north to south: Carova Beach, Corolla Beach, Duck Beach, Southern Shores Beach, Kitty Hawk Beach, Kill Devil Hills Beach, Nags Head Beach, Coquina Beach, Bodie Island Beach, Oregon Inlet Beach.
Never too old for some classic beach fun!
Big outdoor outlet mall with well-known clothing + shoe stores!
Fish Heads Bar & Grill (go for shrimp happy hour and cute t-shirts!) Kill Devil Grill (classic coastal diner with great seafood and comfort food staples) Blue Moon Beach Grill (creative coastal comfort food + a fun outdoor patio with games) Tail of the Whale (overlooks the Roanoke Sound, seasonal live music on the waterfront gazebo) Barefoot Bernie's (laid-back tropical beach bar with seafood, burgers, etc.) Duck Donuts (started in the OBX and now a national chain - try the maple bacon!) Fatboyz (hand-scooped ice cream & sweet treats) Corolla Beer Garden (we haven't been yet, but we're excited to check it out!)