Things to do in Outer Banks

Activities, attractions and tours

Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture
Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing boating, signage and a bay or harbor
Cape Hatteras National Seashore which includes a sunset
Jennette\'s Pier featuring a sandy beach
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What to do in Outer Banks

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Jennette\'s Pier featuring a sandy 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.

Jennette's Pier
Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks

Corolla Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Whalehead Beach?

Corolla Beach
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse

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.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing boating, signage and a bay or harbor

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

With a large range of boat choices, one of the eastern seaboard’s largest charter boat fishing fleets has options for all fishing enthusiasts, and non-fishermen too.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Masts of yachts parked in marina at dusk in Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina criss cross the sky.

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.

Pirate's Cove Marina
Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture

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.

Wright Brothers National Memorial
Bodie Island Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse

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.

Bodie Island Lighthouse
Sunrise by a fishing pier in North Carolina

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.

Nags Head Fishing Pier
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5

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.

Duck Boardwalk

Areas of Outer Banks

Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

If you're spending some time in Ocean Sands, Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Sands
Sun Setting at Currituck Lighthouse Outer Banks North Carolina

Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
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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.

Ocean Side Court
The beautiful lighthouse in Corolla, North Carolina

Corolla Village

While visiting Corolla Village, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Currituck Beach.

Corolla Village
Always nice to see the lighthouse.

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Manteo

Virginia Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Virginia Beach

Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight

Kill Devil Hills

Aerial view of Pond Island Outer Banks NC OBX, coastal highway connecting the outer islands to the mainland with marina, luxury vacation homes

Corolla

Shackleford Banks Horses Grazing

Harkers Island

Southport Intracoastal Waterway Sunrise

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