Stroll along the scenic Duck Boardwalk that winds through maritime forests and over sound waters, offering beautiful views and unique shopping at local boutiques. Don't miss the chance to visit the original Duck Donuts location! Duck also features excellent restaurants with waterfront dining, sound-side beaches perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding, and a more relaxed, less crowded alternative to some of the busier Outer Banks destinations. Some of our favorite restaurants are NC Coast, The Village Table & Tavern, and Cravings (approved by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives).
The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills commemorates the site where Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered flight on December 17, 1903. Visitors can explore the museum, see replicas of their aircraft, and stand on the exact spot where aviation history was made.
Visit the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island!
Roanoke Island is home to "The Lost Colony," America's first English settlement that mysteriously disappeared in the 1580s, and now offers visitors historic sites, charming downtown Manteo, and the opportunity to learn about this enduring unsolved mystery.