Just a few of my OBX favorites!
Sightseeing
Walk the path Wilbur and Orville Wright took in their first successful air flights. The museum is a great education on the beginnings of the airline industry. The airport behind the park also offers airplane rides at reasonable prices for spectacular beach views..
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyWalk the path Wilbur and Orville Wright took in their first successful air flights. The museum is a great education on the beginnings of the airline industry. The airport behind the park also offers airplane rides at reasonable prices for spectacular beach views..
Climb the living sand dunes and fly a kite. Hang gliding lessons are offered through Kitty Hawk Kites. Locals and tourists gather to watch the beautiful sunset from Jockey's Ridge.
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Parque Estatal Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrClimb the living sand dunes and fly a kite. Hang gliding lessons are offered through Kitty Hawk Kites. Locals and tourists gather to watch the beautiful sunset from Jockey's Ridge.
The Lost Colony and other plays are performed throughout the summer. The recreation of the Roanoke Island settlement is very educational and fun for the family to visit.
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkThe Lost Colony and other plays are performed throughout the summer. The recreation of the Roanoke Island settlement is very educational and fun for the family to visit.
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a towering landmark famous for providing safe harbor for ships. Some times are set for visitors to actually climb the lighthouse. The grounds can be strolled to capture memorable photos.
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a towering landmark famous for providing safe harbor for ships. Some times are set for visitors to actually climb the lighthouse. The grounds can be strolled to capture memorable photos.
Visit the North Carolina Aquarium and learn of aquatic and land wildlife from the area. Visit the turtle rescue center and touch the horseshoe crabs and stingrays.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en la isla de Roanoke
374 Airport RdVisit the North Carolina Aquarium and learn of aquatic and land wildlife from the area. Visit the turtle rescue center and touch the horseshoe crabs and stingrays.
A nearby lighthouse is Bodie Island Lighthouse. It is a great adventure for families with beaches nearby. Lifeguards may not be stationed on these more remote beaches.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdA nearby lighthouse is Bodie Island Lighthouse. It is a great adventure for families with beaches nearby. Lifeguards may not be stationed on these more remote beaches.
Stroll through the beautiful English gardens and imagine the lives of the early settlers of Roanoke Island.
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The Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park DrStroll through the beautiful English gardens and imagine the lives of the early settlers of Roanoke Island.
Enjoy a pleasant ferry ride to reach Ocracoke Island. Tour the lighthouse and beach. Browse the local shops and diners.
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Faro de Ocracoke
360 Lighthouse RdEnjoy a pleasant ferry ride to reach Ocracoke Island. Tour the lighthouse and beach. Browse the local shops and diners.
Food scene
Henry's is a family restaurant serving sandwiches, seafood, and steaks. It is also recommended by locals for hearty breakfasts.
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Henry's Restaurant
3396 N Croatan HwyHenry's is a family restaurant serving sandwiches, seafood, and steaks. It is also recommended by locals for hearty breakfasts.
Basnight's is a wonderful waterfront restaurant serving locally caught fresh seafood. They even have their own vegetable and herb garden. The crab cake dinner was so delicious. The menu includes chicken and beef dinners. Stop in and enjoy their great service and atmosphere.
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailBasnight's is a wonderful waterfront restaurant serving locally caught fresh seafood. They even have their own vegetable and herb garden. The crab cake dinner was so delicious. The menu includes chicken and beef dinners. Stop in and enjoy their great service and atmosphere.
Tasty pizzas and subs with free delivery to Colington Harbour.
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Colington Pizza
100 Colingwood LnTasty pizzas and subs with free delivery to Colington Harbour.
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdWonderful food and a local favorite.
This restaurant is said to be one of the most romantic places to dine on the OBX. Advance reservations are usually required. I have not dined here, but I have heard great recommendations.
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The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdThis restaurant is said to be one of the most romantic places to dine on the OBX. Advance reservations are usually required. I have not dined here, but I have heard great recommendations.
Healthy and tasty fresh juice and smoothies are just part of the menu here. The Acai bowl was delicious, and I loved the toast with avocado and microgreens. Amy and her staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Shine On Juicery
1209 South Croatan HighwayHealthy and tasty fresh juice and smoothies are just part of the menu here. The Acai bowl was delicious, and I loved the toast with avocado and microgreens. Amy and her staff are very friendly and helpful.
One of my favorite restaurants, Black Pelican has very tasty dinners.
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Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailOne of my favorite restaurants, Black Pelican has very tasty dinners.
Lively atmosphere and tasty meals include a hearty and inexpensive breakfast. Friday night is famous for prime rib dinners.
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The Jolly Roger Restaurant
1836 N Virginia Dare TrailLively atmosphere and tasty meals include a hearty and inexpensive breakfast. Friday night is famous for prime rib dinners.
Very close to Colington Harbour, this little shop offers a variety of coffees and delicious ice creams.
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Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington RdVery close to Colington Harbour, this little shop offers a variety of coffees and delicious ice creams.
Pier House Restaurant
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailFresh local seafood and awesome ocean view.
Outback Steakhouse
5220 S Croatan HwyThough part of a restaurant chain, you can count on Outback for tasty steaks.
If you are in the mood for a hearty meal, you cannot do better than the tasty selection of soups at Ladles.
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Ladles Soups
1901 S Croatan HwyIf you are in the mood for a hearty meal, you cannot do better than the tasty selection of soups at Ladles.
No doubt, Jack Brown's has the best burgers on the beach. Enjoy sweet potato fries and top your meal off with a fried oreo. This place offers a fun atmosphere and often live music.
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Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare TrailNo doubt, Jack Brown's has the best burgers on the beach. Enjoy sweet potato fries and top your meal off with a fried oreo. This place offers a fun atmosphere and often live music.
Dare Devil's Pizzeria
1112 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a delicious pizza restaurant.
Pigman's Bar-B-Que
1606 S Croatan HwyPigman's serves delicious barbecue and ribs.
Try the fish tacos or Jamaican Jerk pork for a tasty meal.
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Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan HwyTry the fish tacos or Jamaican Jerk pork for a tasty meal.
I love a tasty burger with fresh-cut fries and topped to my liking. The shakes are awesome too.
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Five Guys
1203 S Croatan HwyI love a tasty burger with fresh-cut fries and topped to my liking. The shakes are awesome too.
This is my favorite breakfast spot. Whether you like grits or the typical bacon, eggs, and pancakes, you will enjoy breakfast at Grits Grill. The shrimp and grits plate is one of my favorite entrees; it is cooked to perfection with no shrimp tails to peel.
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Grits Grill
5000 S Croatan HwyThis is my favorite breakfast spot. Whether you like grits or the typical bacon, eggs, and pancakes, you will enjoy breakfast at Grits Grill. The shrimp and grits plate is one of my favorite entrees; it is cooked to perfection with no shrimp tails to peel.
For a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner, consider Woo Casa. I enjoy the rice bowl and wraps.
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Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan HwyFor a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner, consider Woo Casa. I enjoy the rice bowl and wraps.
For a tasty selection of fresh cookies, try Crumbl Cookies.
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Crumbl Cookies - Outer Banks
5385 N Virginia Dare TrailFor a tasty selection of fresh cookies, try Crumbl Cookies.
A trip to Duck Donuts is a must for any OBX vacation. Donuts are freshly made to order as you wait.
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Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan HwyA trip to Duck Donuts is a must for any OBX vacation. Donuts are freshly made to order as you wait.
Gas and convenience store
TJs
2197 Colington RdTJs is very close and convenient for gas, ice, and quick market items.
Shopping
Kitty Hawk Kites and shops offer a fun selection of toys, boards, and beachwear. Also, enjoy the fresh fudge.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveKitty Hawk Kites and shops offer a fun selection of toys, boards, and beachwear. Also, enjoy the fresh fudge.
Variety of outlet stores and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
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Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan HwyVariety of outlet stores and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Outer Banks Mall
5000 S Croatan HwySmall selection of shops
Shop for hammocks, chairs, swings and more with that special OBX style.
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Nags Head Hammocks
1801 S Croatan HwyShop for hammocks, chairs, swings and more with that special OBX style.
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Costumbres y cultura
Relax, you're on beach time!
Dare County’s beautiful beaches sometimes have rip currents. Monitor lifeguard warnings at Weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent. Closest handicap access to beach is at Ocean Bay Beach Access. An interactive map is available at https://community. darecountync.gov. Local events are posted on OBXtoday.com and OBXthisweek.com. Learn each town's rules for pet beach access. Digging in the sand is fun, but deep holes can be dangerous to people and wildlife; please fill in holes before you leave. View but stay away from turtle nests and wild horses. Don't forget sunscreen! Have fun and enjoy your stay!