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
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor CenterFree5.0A premier Outer Banks refuge for watching wildlife and migratory birds
Shallowbag BayFree5.0Enjoy picturesque coastal views and watersports along historic downtown Manteo waterfront.
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.
Nags Head Woods Ecological PreserveFree4.8Discover pristine maritime forests and peaceful hiking trails in Outer Banks
The Nature ConservancyFree4.8Explore lush maritime forest and scenic nature trails in Kill Devil Hills.
Wright Brothers National MemorialFree4.8Explore the historic birthplace of aviation in North Carolina's Outer Banks
Manteo WaterfrontFree4.7Explore scenic waterfront boardwalk views, local dining, and coastal history.
Sandy Run ParkFree4.7A peaceful 16-acre natural retreat in Kitty Hawk featuring boardwalk trails.
The Soundside Event Site$$4.7Premier waterfront outdoor venue for Outer Banks festivals and community events
Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeFree4.6Discover wild red wolves and black bears in coastal North Carolina
Elizabethan Gardens$$4.6Discover historic botanical beauty along the shaded shores of Manteo.
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 Historic CourthouseFree3.4Explore local history and art inside Manteo's restored landmark courthouse building
Cape Lookout National SeashoreFreePristine barrier islands featuring wild horses, historic lighthouses, and remote beaches
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