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Small Group Dolphin Kayak Eco-Tour
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Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
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What to do in Outer Banks
Popular places to visit
Corolla Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Whalehead Beach?
Jennette's Pier
Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.
Duck Boardwalk
After visiting Duck Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duck. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
This soaring brick lighthouse is among the very tallest in North America. It’s a great place to learn about American maritime history.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
After visiting Nags Head Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Admire the tallest sand dunes on the Atlantic coast, explore the maritime forest and see the shallow Roanoke Sound body of water in this unique state park.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.
Pirate's Cove Marina
Explore the waterfront in Manteo with a trip to Pirate's Cove Marina. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Climb the iconic lighthouse just south of Nags Head and experience spectacular natural views of Bodie Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas.
Areas of Outer Banks
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
Whalehead Beach
While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.
Corolla Light
If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Outer Banks Beaches and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Sands
While visiting Ocean Sands, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach.
Avalon Beach
While visiting Avalon Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts.
Ocean Side Court
If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.
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