Things to do in Outer Banks
Popular picks: Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial · Explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore · Climb the Bodie Island Lighthouse · Go fishing or charter a boat · Explore the historic Roanoke Island · Visit Jockey's Ridge State Park · Take a wild horse tour in Corolla · Enjoy water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding · Explore the local shops and galleries in Duck · Take a scenic drive along Highway 12 · Visit the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island · Participate in local festivals and events · Enjoy the beautiful beaches · Visit the Lost Colony outdoor drama · Explore the Outer Banks history at the Museum of the Albermarle
Hatteras InletFree5.0A scenic coastal waterway connecting Pamlico Sound to the Atlantic Ocean
Hatteras Island Scenic BywayFree5.0Drive through coastal wilderness along North Carolina's stunning Outer Banks shoreline.
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures$$5.0Explore scenic Outer Banks waterways with guided kayak and paddleboard tours
Hatteras IslandFree4.9Discover pristine barrier island beaches, maritime history, and coastal outdoor adventure.
Bodie Island LighthouseFree4.8Discover this iconic historic black and white striped Outer Banks lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse$4.8America's tallest brick lighthouse standing guard over the Outer Banks
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic SiteFree4.8Discover Outer Banks maritime rescue history at this preserved life-saving station.
Hatteras Watersports$$4.8Family-owned water sports rental destination in Salvo on Pamlico Sound
Jockey's Ridge State ParkFree4.8Explore the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast
Pea Island National Wildlife RefugeFree4.8A coastal haven for migratory waterfowl, birdwatching, and nature trails
Wright Brothers National MemorialFree4.8Explore the historic birthplace of aviation in North Carolina's Outer Banks
Hatteras Island Fishing$$4.7World-class ocean, soundside, and charter fishing on the Outer Banks
Hatteras Island Horseback RidingFree4.7Experience scenic beach horseback rides along the Outer Banks shoreline
Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeFree4.6Discover wild red wolves and black bears in coastal North Carolina
Fort Raleigh National Historic SiteFree4.6Discover the mysterious history of England's first attempt at American settlement.
Ocracoke LighthouseFree4.6Explore North Carolina's oldest operating lighthouse nestled in historic Ocracoke Village.
Ocracoke Preservation Society MuseumFree4.6Discover rich island history and maritime heritage in historic Ocracoke
Roanoke Island Festival ParkFree4.6Explore living history and interactive exhibits on Roanoke Island's historic waterfront
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum$4.5Explore Outer Banks maritime history and shipwreck mysteries in Hatteras Village
The Lost Colony$$4.5Experience America's longest-running outdoor symphonic drama live on Roanoke Island
Dare County Regional AirportFree4.4Convenient Outer Banks aviation hub offering scenic flights and local charters.
Hatteras Island Fishing ChartersFree4.4Embark on unforgettable ocean charter fishing adventures off Hatteras Island
Nags Head Golf Links$$4.3A Scottish links-style championship course along the windswept Outer Banks.
Hammock Hills Nature TrailFree4.2Explore scenic dune forests and marsh views along Ocracoke Island's trail.
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