Outer Banks Historical Attractions
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Address:
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-475-9501
Description:
Bodie Island Lighthouse is located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with the grounds and buildings surrounding the tower in the hands of the National Park Services. It is not open to the public for climbing although you may visit the keepers d...
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Address:
46368 Lighthouse Rd
Buxton, NC 27920
252-995-4474
Description:
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in America, is also second tallest brick lighthouse in the world. With a total of 248 steps to the top, the climb is taxing, but the views from the summit are well worth the effort. There is ...
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Address:
252-473-2111
Description:
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...
Chicamacomico Life Saving Station
Address:
23645 NC Highway 12
Rodanthe, NC 27968
(252) 987-1552
Description:
This life saving station is the most complete sites of its kind the nation. Listen to stories of storm warriors - in other words heroes - and watch demonstrations of the entertaining Beach Apparatus Drill. During the summer months they host special p...
Corolla Wild Horse Museum
Address:
1129 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453 - 8002
Description:
The Museum is operated by the caretakers of the wild horse herd. This museum is full of knowledge on the wild Spanish Mustangs that wonder our northern beaches of the Outer Banks. Hands on exhibits, and the gift shop will your little ones curiosity r...
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Address:
1101 Corolla Village Rd
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-8152
Description:
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse was the last of four brick towers built from Cape Henry, Virginia, to the Outer Banks. It is 162 feet tall with 214 steps to the top. On your way up, take a moment to read over the interesting facts and history of this ...
Currituck Wildlife Museum
Address:
1160 Village Lane
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-0221
Description:
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 northeaste...
Elizabeth II
Address:
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 475-1500
Description:
At the Elizabeth II the children have a chance to step back in time while helping the sailors pilot a course, swab the decks, play checkers with a sailor, raise the anchors up, and help set up the sails. Explore the entire ship, and enjoy the view wh...
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Address:
1401 National Park Dr
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2111
Description:
Colonists back in 1585 and 1587 attempted to settle right at this very location. This is where you will find the Waterside Theater, The Lost Colony, and a outdoor drama. Visit the visitor's center, participate in offered programs, and head down...
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Address:
59200 Museum Dr
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252) 986-2995
Description:
Discover the preservation, advancement, and presentation of the maritime history and shipwrecks of the North Carolina Outer Banks in Hatteras at this fascinating museum. Dating back to the early exploration and colonization to the present. Here you w...
Island Farm
Address:
1140 US-64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-6500
Description:
The Island Farm is quite amazing. Here you have a chance to step back in time to the mid 1800s. Visit almost a dozen buildings, animals, and learn exactly how things were done during this time period on the Outer Banks.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
Address:
MP 13 on the Bypass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7132
Description:
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 sunset...
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse
Address:
Lighthouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
252-473-2111
Description:
Although the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse is not open to the public, visiting the Ocracoke Island is a delightful day trip. Ocracoke is only accessible by ferry (about a 2.5 hour ride), and once you get there, you can enjoy the gifts shops, seafo...
Outer Banks History Center
Address:
1 Festival Park
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2655
Description:
The Outer Banks History Center is located in the heart of historic Manteo. It has regional archives, and research library in which documents the history as well as development and growth of this coast.
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address:
1 Festival Park
Manteo, NC 27954
252-475-1500
Description:
Multiple family activities, and events are held at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. 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...
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
Address:
104 Fernando Street
Manteo, NC, 27954
252-475-1750
Description:
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.
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Address:
Queen Elizabeth Ave
Manteo, NC 27954
252-475-1750
Description:
This lighthouse was needed to help direct mariners through a narrow channel connecting the Pamlico Sound to the Croatan Sound. It is simply modeled after a screwpile lighthouse from the late eighteen hundreds to the mid nineties, and is the fourth in...
The Lost Colony
Address:
1409 National Park Dr.
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-6000
Description:
Over the years, The Lost Colony has become known world wide. This musical drama, which debuted in 1937, is one of the first outdoor dramas performed in the United States. The show covers the plight and the mysterious disappearance of America's first ...
The Whalehead Club
Address:
1100 Club Rd
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-9040
Description:
The Whalehead Club, located at the Currituck Heritage Park, 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 e...
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Address:
1000 N Croatan Hwy,
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-473-2111
Description:
The Wright Brother National Memorial is a popular spot for many who visit the Outer Banks. When you come to vacation on the OBX, a "must do" activity is visiting the exact spot where Wilbur and Orville Wright launched the first successful fligh...
