11/04/2022
Things To Do
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves 70 miles of the North Carolina coast from Bodie Island to Ocracoke. Here, you can do it all, from hiking, fishing, and camping to taking off-road vehicles on designated parts of the beach. Be sure to keep an eye out for sea turtles!
Corolla Wild Horse Tours **
The Outer Banks is home to herds of wild horses that were brought to the islands by European explorers in the 1520s. Descended from Spanish colonial mustangs, the feral horses roam freely on remote beaches north of Corolla. Explore 25 miles of off-road cruising in an open-air safari-style truck, ducking behind the dunes into the neighborhoods where the horses graze. ** Join us Monday, 10/31 for some 4WD off-roading around these beaches!
Rodanthe
Home to rolling dunes, wind-swept beaches, and secluded coastal cottages, Rodanthe is known for its world-class kiteboarding and windsurfing. With some of the best waves on the East Coast, we recommend bringing your boards down and checking out Rodanthe Surf Shop!
Swells'a Brewing Beer Company **
** Join us late afternoon Wednesday 11/2 for an Outer Banks brewery crawl! Starting with the southernmost craft brewery on our list, we’ll sip our way north!: (1) Swells'a Brewing Company - Kill Devil Hills (2) Outer Banks Brewing Station - Kill Devil Hills (3) Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company - Corolla
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Standing 193 feet above ground, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in North America — and you can climb it! The self-paced climb is 257 steps from the bottom to the balcony (just think of it as climbing a 12-story building). If lighthouses are your thing, there are four others you can check out while in town: Bodie Island Lighthouse, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and Ocracoke Lighthouse.
Jockey's Ridge State Park **
Home of the largest living sand dune in North America! Fly a kite, learn to hang glide, or simply admire the sunset over the Roanoke Sound. ** Join us Tuesday, 11/1 at 5:30 PM for a sunset sand dune hike + picnic!
Sanderling Resort
Named for the dainty, quick-footed birds that dance along the sand, the Sanderling is known for its luxurious guest rooms, two restaurants, and a full-service spa.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to provide nesting, resting, and wintering habitat for migratory birds, including the greater snow geese and other migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and neotropical migrants; to provide habitat and protection for endangered and threatened species, such as Loggerhead sea turtles; and to provide opportunities for public enjoyment of wildlife and wildlands resources.
Stack'em High Pancakes and So Forth
If you’re craving a big, homemade breakfast while on the Outer Banks, be sure to visit Stack’em High Pancakes & So Forth in Kill Devil Hills. Their buttermilk pancakes are the star of the show, but there are many more menu items to consider. Mel loves their cheesy grits and Tyler always orders the biscuits!