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 Island Scenic BywayFree5.0Drive through coastal wilderness along North Carolina's stunning Outer Banks shoreline.
Bodie Island LighthouseFree4.8Discover this iconic historic black and white striped Outer Banks lighthouse
Cape Hatteras National SeashoreFree4.8Explore scenic barrier island beaches, historic lighthouses, and coastal wildlife.
Wright Brothers First Flight AirportFree4.8A historic general aviation airstrip on the Wright Brothers memorial grounds
Wright Brothers National MemorialFree4.8Explore the historic birthplace of aviation in North Carolina's Outer Banks
Elizabethan Gardens$$4.6Discover historic botanical beauty along the shaded shores of Manteo.
Ocracoke Island Visitor CenterFree4.6Discover local history and park information on charming Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Preservation Society MuseumFree4.6Discover rich island history and maritime heritage in historic Ocracoke
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum$4.5Explore Outer Banks maritime history and shipwreck mysteries in Hatteras Village
The Lost Colony$$4.5Experience America's longest-running outdoor symphonic drama live on Roanoke Island
Outer Banks$$Explore scenic barrier islands with expansive sandy beaches and lighthouses.
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