Attractions

There is so much to do during your stay on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Enjoy pristine beaches with magnificent sunrises, mesmerizing sunsets over the sound, and simple bike cruises. Along with participating in the many fun attractions, unique historical sites, hidden museums, and interesting yet challenging miniature golf courses spread out along the Outer Banks

Attractions

Duck Town Park

This community recreation facility, an 11 acre gem exactly, is quite popular throughout the summer. Take advantage of the amazing sunsets from the renewed boardwalk, sound side activities, great music, and many different family activities in the heart of Duck, NC.

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Multiple family activities, and events are held at the Roanoke Island Festival Park, located in the heart of Manteo, North Carolina. Here you can enjoy many shops, the Elizabeth II, the American Indian Town, the Settlement Site, the Roanoke Adventure Museum, performance series, and the Art Gallery. Bring your fury pets with you to play in the open areas.

The North Carolina Roanoke Island Aquarium

The Roanoke Island Aquarium is located in Manteo, North Carolina. Don't miss out on the adventure of discovering everything there is to know about the Atlantic, and what lurks within it. The aquarium also provides events throughout the day for the family.

The Whalehead Club

The Whalehead Club located at the Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, NC is more than just family fun, it's an educational experience for all. Step back in time while exploring the Whalehead club by visiting, taking a tour, or participating in one of their many events year round.

Theater of Dare

The community theater for the Outer Banks, founded in 1991. Catch the next show here with the family with all proceeds benefiting scholarships for Dare county students, and the cost of productions. Check their website for upcoming shows this season.

U.S.A.C.E Field Research at Duck Pier

Catch an hour tour at this unique facility. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers conduct research on the ocean processes affecting the coast, storm impacts, and erosion. Located North of Duck on Highway 12.

Museums

Children at Play Museum

This fun children museum host interactive exhibits for children to learn about fishing, measuring catches, lighthouses and lifesaving, flying an airplane, etc. There is a small fee of $5 to enter, and located in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina at milepost 4.5.

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

Discover the preservation, advancement, and presentation of the maritime history and shipwrecks of the North Carolina Outer Banks in the Village of Hatteras at this fascinating museum. Dating back to the early exploration and colonization to the present. Here you will find ship wrecks either on display or visible during low tide hours. Over 1500 ships have been lost in the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

While exploring Roanoke Festival Park take time to experience vintage boats at the Maritime Museum to learn about the craft, and history of boat building on Roanoke Island. This is a free attraction, and makes a great day for the family.

Currituck Wildlife Museum

Between the Currituck Lighthouse and the Maritime Museum, you will find the Outer Banks center for Wildlife education. On a daily basis, this museum offers many educational programs focusing on natural, and cultural history associated with northeastern North Carolina.

State Parks

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is home to the nationally known living dune. This is the largest dune on the east coast, and attraction you don't want to miss out on! Participate in free programs, walk along the board walk, or just catch magnificent sunsets overlooking both the sea and the sound side of the Outer Banks. Located in Nags Head, across from the Jockey's Ridge Crossing shopping center.

Nature Conservancy at Nags Head Woods

The Nature Conservancy is complete with animal and plant life that is extremely rare to find on barrier Islands, like the Outer Banks. Hike through five miles of gorgeous scenery including towering oaks, hickories, beech trees, and many species of birds. The trails range from easy to difficult levels.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a beautiful State Park on the Outer Banks. Plan a day to visit the “ribbon of sand,” where these narrow barrier islands change constantly. Discover new life like sea turtles who tend to nest on these beaches. The national seashore is complete with a variety of plant and animal life for you to come across!

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