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
Manteo Farmers MarketFree5.0Fresh local produce and artisan crafts along the Manteo waterfront
Nags Head Yoga$5.0Recharge by the ocean with scenic beach yoga sessions in Nags Head
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.
Nags Head Beach AccessFree4.9Easy public access to clean oceanfront beaches in Nags Head.
Outer Banks Distilling$4.9Historic downtown Manteo distillery crafting award winning small batch rum
Cape Hatteras National SeashoreFree4.8Explore scenic barrier island beaches, historic lighthouses, and coastal wildlife.
Dare County Beach AccessFree4.8Convenient public access points to oceanfront beaches throughout the Outer Banks
Duck Town Park BoardwalkFree4.8Scenic soundside boardwalk connecting maritime forest, local shops, and sunset vistas.
Hatteras Watersports$$4.8Family-owned water sports rental destination in Salvo on Pamlico Sound
Jockey's Ridge State ParkFree4.8Explore the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast
Nags Head Woods Ecological PreserveFree4.8Discover pristine maritime forests and peaceful hiking trails in Outer Banks
Pea Island National Wildlife RefugeFree4.8A coastal haven for migratory waterfowl, birdwatching, and nature trails
The Nature ConservancyFree4.8Explore lush maritime forest and scenic nature trails in Kill Devil Hills.
Wright Brothers First Flight AirportFree4.8A historic general aviation airstrip on the Wright Brothers memorial grounds
Wright Brothers National MemorialFree4.8Explore the historic birthplace of aviation in North Carolina's Outer Banks
Hatteras Island Fishing$$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
Manteo WaterfrontFree4.7Explore scenic waterfront boardwalk views, local dining, and coastal history.
Rodanthe BeachFree4.7Relax on the peaceful ocean beaches of Rodanthe along Outer Banks
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.
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