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47 places in Outer Banks, NC

Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center

Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center

Manteo, North Carolina

152,000-plus acres of preserved wetland habitat with lots of animals like black bears & alligators.

Elizabethan Gardens

Elizabethan Gardens

Manteo, North Carolina

Historical site with plant displays & an antique statuary also offers audio tours & rental space.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Manteo, North Carolina

Live animal encounters, feedings, a 285,000-gallon shark tank, interactive exhibits, films & more.

The Lost Colony

The Lost Colony

Manteo, North Carolina

Outdoor theater staging annual summer musical about the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island.

Old Swimming Hole

Old Swimming Hole

Manteo, North Carolina

Quaint park featuring a playground, a volleyball net and grills, as well as an airstrip for small planes.

Dare County - Tyrrell County line sign

Dare County - Tyrrell County line sign

Columbia, North Carolina

Historic Old Manteo Walking Tour

Historic Old Manteo Walking Tour

Manteo, North Carolina

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

Manteo, North Carolina

Petite museum with a maritime focus and a workshop space, plus a lighthouse on the lawn.

Dare Arts

Dare Arts

Manteo, North Carolina

Bay of Bay Cliff

Bay of Bay Cliff

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Manteo, North Carolina

Hands-on historic site with a kid-friendly museum, 16th century replica ship & American Indian town.

The Downeast Rover

The Downeast Rover

Manteo, North Carolina

People say this cruise offers relaxing sails with stunning sunset views and frequent dolphin sightings. Guests also highlight the comfortable boat, which includes a restroom, and …

Sarah Owens Welcome Center & Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Headquarters

Sarah Owens Welcome Center & Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Headquarters

Manteo, North Carolina

Well-kept tourist information center with clean bathrooms and helpful staff.

Nags Head Woods Preserve

Nags Head Woods Preserve

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Privately owned nature preserve offering forest and marsh trails that are good for kids.

Dare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden

Dare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Arboretum with walking trails, a pond with a walkway, and native plantings.

Dowdy Park

Dowdy Park

Nags Head, North Carolina

Popular park offering playing fields, multi-use sports courts & a unique playscape for children.

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Nags Head, North Carolina

Home of the East Coast's tallest dune, this Outer Banks park offers hang gliding, hiking & more.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Landmarked site featuring a museum showcasing the Wright brothers' story, the history of flight and a reproduction of their 1903 Flyer.

Glenn Eure Ghost Fleet Gallery

Glenn Eure Ghost Fleet Gallery

Nags Head, North Carolina

Free-admission art gallery hosting open mic nights.

Seaside Art Gallery

Seaside Art Gallery

Nags Head, North Carolina

Gallery with 12 rooms showcasing works by international artists, including original paintings and drawings, as well as animation cells, lithographs, and more.

Avalon Pier

Avalon Pier

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Arcade, beer-selling pier offering fishing equipment rentals and bait sales.

H2OBX Waterpark

H2OBX Waterpark

Powells Point, North Carolina

Theme park with slides for families & thrill-seekers, plus a lazy river, wave pools & casual eats.

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Nags Head, North Carolina

Knowledgeable guides lead dolphin-watching excursions aboard a boat.

Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk

Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Beach access with free parking, restrooms, showers, and a bathhouse.

Outer Banks National Scenic Byway

Outer Banks National Scenic Byway

Nags Head, North Carolina

Cape Hatteras Welcome Sign

Cape Hatteras Welcome Sign

Nags Head, North Carolina

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier

Nags Head, North Carolina

Fishers can rent equipment & supplies at this eco-friendly pier offering fishing lessons.

Monument to a Century of Flight

Monument to a Century of Flight

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Memorial park celebrating 100 years of flight, starting in Kitty Hawk with monuments.

Kitty Hawk Pier

Kitty Hawk Pier

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Ocean pier for fishing and sightseeing, featuring a ballroom for events and weddings, plus a beach, and a hotel.

Ghost Crab Quest, LLC

Ghost Crab Quest, LLC

Southern Shores, North Carolina

Sea Acres Community Private Beach Access

Sea Acres Community Private Beach Access

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Duck Town Park Boardwalk

Duck Town Park Boardwalk

Duck, North Carolina

Mile-long boardwalk with boat launches on the banks of a sound linking restaurants, marsh & forest.

Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station

Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Ocean area made up of dunes and a fishing pier, open to the public.

The Northern Outer Banks - Corolla Visitor Center

The Northern Outer Banks - Corolla Visitor Center

North Carolina

Visitor information center with a restroom offering details on the area's famous wild horses.

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Former station & outbuildings now a museum focusing on the history & equipment of maritime rescue.

Rodanthe Pier Place

Rodanthe Pier Place

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Laid-back fishing pier offering rod rentals and a beach access ramp, plus a tackle shop.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

North Carolina

Built in 1873, this brick lighthouse with a 220-step staircase offers views, exhibits & a gift shop.

Merrimac Lane Public Beach Access

Merrimac Lane Public Beach Access

Rodanthe, North Carolina

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