Connie’s guidebook
Roanoke Island Restaurants
If you are looking for fresh seafood, you have come to the right place! No need to dress up around here, even the nicest restaurants are casual. Most do not accept reservations and get very busy in the summer so you might want to avoid peak hours.
O'Neal's is located in the Seafood Industrial Park in the fishing village of Wanchese, located on the southern end of Roanoke Island. It is only open for lunch and closed Sundays. There you will find local seafood not only for lunch but also to purchase fresh seafood from their market. You know it's fresh when you watch them filet the fish. Dog friendly.
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O'Neal's Sea Harvest
618 Harbor RdO'Neal's is located in the Seafood Industrial Park in the fishing village of Wanchese, located on the southern end of Roanoke Island. It is only open for lunch and closed Sundays. There you will find local seafood not only for lunch but also to purchase fresh seafood from their market. You know it's fresh when you watch them filet the fish. Dog friendly.
Ortega'z is in downtown Manteo and has really good slow cooked meats that they use in their dishes. We like to sit at the wine bar with our backs against the wall for a great overlook of the restaurant. The owners are Chilean and they offer good Chilean wines. Their handmade chips are delicious so add some guacamole and queso dip for a great app for two. Look for the free chips and salsa coupon which you should find in with the menus. The pork nachos are huge so beware if you order as an app. The fish tacos are yummy using local fish. Guy Fieri from Food Network Diners, Drive Ins and Dives recommends them as well. Outdoor seating is available on the porch. Dog friendly.
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Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar
201 Sir Walter Raleigh StOrtega'z is in downtown Manteo and has really good slow cooked meats that they use in their dishes. We like to sit at the wine bar with our backs against the wall for a great overlook of the restaurant. The owners are Chilean and they offer good Chilean wines. Their handmade chips are delicious so add some guacamole and queso dip for a great app for two. Look for the free chips and salsa coupon which you should find in with the menus. The pork nachos are huge so beware if you order as an app. The fish tacos are yummy using local fish. Guy Fieri from Food Network Diners, Drive Ins and Dives recommends them as well. Outdoor seating is available on the porch. Dog friendly.
Good food at good prices. One of my favorite dishes is the arroz chaufa which is chicken stir fried rice. Chicken nachos are also tasty. Don't miss the Alfajores for dessert, Peruvian caramel cookies. Closed Sundays.
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Shaddai Peruvian Restaurant
112 US-64Good food at good prices. One of my favorite dishes is the arroz chaufa which is chicken stir fried rice. Chicken nachos are also tasty. Don't miss the Alfajores for dessert, Peruvian caramel cookies. Closed Sundays.
Great waterfront dining on the Roanoke Sound. Go during their happy hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm daily for 1/2 off steamed shrimp and crab legs. Open for lunch and dinner everyday, they also offer a Sunday brunch from 10:00am-2:00pm.
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Stripers Bar & Grill
1100A S Bay Club DrGreat waterfront dining on the Roanoke Sound. Go during their happy hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm daily for 1/2 off steamed shrimp and crab legs. Open for lunch and dinner everyday, they also offer a Sunday brunch from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Located in the large condo building on the Manteo waterfront, this restaurant has great waterfront views of Shallowbag Bay. Great local seafood, lots of gluten free, vegetarian/vegan options.
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Avenue Waterfront Grille
207 Queen Elizabeth AveLocated in the large condo building on the Manteo waterfront, this restaurant has great waterfront views of Shallowbag Bay. Great local seafood, lots of gluten free, vegetarian/vegan options.
Poor Richards is located in the middle of downtown Manteo overlooking the Shallowbag Bay marina. Very casual place offering sandwiches, burgers, breakfast and brunch. In the evenings, the street side bar has live music on a regular basis. There is an outdoor deck for water view dining. Due to it's location, it has been flooded a number of times. Check out the hurricane flood waters marker.
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Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth AvePoor Richards is located in the middle of downtown Manteo overlooking the Shallowbag Bay marina. Very casual place offering sandwiches, burgers, breakfast and brunch. In the evenings, the street side bar has live music on a regular basis. There is an outdoor deck for water view dining. Due to it's location, it has been flooded a number of times. Check out the hurricane flood waters marker.
Olives A Greek Kitchen brings the flavors and foods of Greece to Manteo. The owners, established restaurateurs from New York, offer authentic dishes like tzatziki, hummus, dolmades, saganaki, spanakopita, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more. If you're not sure what all that is, don't worry; the menu explains it all very well, and there are hybrid dishes that combine Greek flavors with more familiar foods (Greek Tacos, anyone?). The menu features appetizers, gyros, entrees, pizzas, sides, kids' options and desserts. Seafood, chicken, beef and vegetarian options are available. Be sure to save room for the homemade desserts. This restaurant is in the Waterfront Shops, one flight up from street level, and offers views of Shallowbag Bay and the downtown Manteo waterfront. Outdoor dining on an interior patio is also available. Take-out is available. Beer and wine are served. It is my favorite restaurant in town. The tomato watermelon gazpacho is amazing.
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Olives A Greek Kitchen
207 Queen Elizabeth AveOlives A Greek Kitchen brings the flavors and foods of Greece to Manteo. The owners, established restaurateurs from New York, offer authentic dishes like tzatziki, hummus, dolmades, saganaki, spanakopita, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more. If you're not sure what all that is, don't worry; the menu explains it all very well, and there are hybrid dishes that combine Greek flavors with more familiar foods (Greek Tacos, anyone?). The menu features appetizers, gyros, entrees, pizzas, sides, kids' options and desserts. Seafood, chicken, beef and vegetarian options are available. Be sure to save room for the homemade desserts. This restaurant is in the Waterfront Shops, one flight up from street level, and offers views of Shallowbag Bay and the downtown Manteo waterfront. Outdoor dining on an interior patio is also available. Take-out is available. Beer and wine are served. It is my favorite restaurant in town. The tomato watermelon gazpacho is amazing.
Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk restaurants
Look for the old diner car. This is a lively place that won't disappoint. One of my favorite dishes is the Southern Fried Chicken Salad. It is located on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills.
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The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailLook for the old diner car. This is a lively place that won't disappoint. One of my favorite dishes is the Southern Fried Chicken Salad. It is located on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills.
If you are looking for a steak, this is the place. But the seafood is also very good, in fact, everything is good. This is a great special date kinda place. Located on the bypass in Kill Devil Hills.
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JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyIf you are looking for a steak, this is the place. But the seafood is also very good, in fact, everything is good. This is a great special date kinda place. Located on the bypass in Kill Devil Hills.
Owens has been around for 73 years and for good reason. It is one of the best restaurants on the beach. You can't go wrong here. Come hungry!
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Owens' Restaurant
7114 S Virginia Dare TrailOwens has been around for 73 years and for good reason. It is one of the best restaurants on the beach. You can't go wrong here. Come hungry!
On the causeway to Nags Head, this is a terrific restaurant for the atmosphere, seafood and sound-side views.
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailOn the causeway to Nags Head, this is a terrific restaurant for the atmosphere, seafood and sound-side views.
Look for the windmill to find this local brewery. You will also find an electric car charger here.
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyLook for the windmill to find this local brewery. You will also find an electric car charger here.
This is where my husband and I get our pizza fix. They use really good cheese and their crust is delicious. I love their white sauce pizzas. Located on the causeway between Roanoke Island and Nags Head, you can order online and have it delivered or it’s a great spot to sit outside and eat overlooking the sound.
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Nags Head Pizza Company
4036 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is where my husband and I get our pizza fix. They use really good cheese and their crust is delicious. I love their white sauce pizzas. Located on the causeway between Roanoke Island and Nags Head, you can order online and have it delivered or it’s a great spot to sit outside and eat overlooking the sound.
Considered by many to be one of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks. It offers intimate dining nooks and features meat and seafood dishes using local ingredients. Great for date night. Only open for dinner. They accept reservations.
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Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare TrailConsidered by many to be one of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks. It offers intimate dining nooks and features meat and seafood dishes using local ingredients. Great for date night. Only open for dinner. They accept reservations.
The food here is full of color, textures, flavor, and yet somewhat simple. You will find the menu simple and bright, with an array of flavors to satisfy most palates.
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Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan HwyThe food here is full of color, textures, flavor, and yet somewhat simple. You will find the menu simple and bright, with an array of flavors to satisfy most palates.
Freshfit Cafe serves healthy eats in a casual setting on the Nags Head waterfront. They use only the freshest ingredients, local seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and clean proteins.
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Freshfit Cafe
7531 S Virginia Dare TrailFreshfit Cafe serves healthy eats in a casual setting on the Nags Head waterfront. They use only the freshest ingredients, local seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and clean proteins.
ice cream and frozen yogurt
Really good ice cream and candy. They are located in the waterfront condo building in downtown Manteo.
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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
Sunset BoulevardReally good ice cream and candy. They are located in the waterfront condo building in downtown Manteo.
Located on the beach road in Nags Head, this is a locally owned frozen yogurt bar with a beach vibe.
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Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailLocated on the beach road in Nags Head, this is a locally owned frozen yogurt bar with a beach vibe.
Sweetfrogs is another frozen yogurt bar. If you have never been to one, beware. They charge by weight. The kids can get carried away and it can cost a fortune. I always limit my grandchildren to the smallest dish and limit their quantity since their eyes are always bigger than their tummies.
Sweetfrog Kitty Hawk
3700 N Croatan HwySweetfrogs is another frozen yogurt bar. If you have never been to one, beware. They charge by weight. The kids can get carried away and it can cost a fortune. I always limit my grandchildren to the smallest dish and limit their quantity since their eyes are always bigger than their tummies.
This is where we go for ice cream and pizza. The owners are super nice and it so convenient, just down the highway. We love the pizza here. It's a great place to go when you want something quick. It would also be an easy ride on the bike path to get to.
Olde Towne Creamery
This is where we go for ice cream and pizza. The owners are super nice and it so convenient, just down the highway. We love the pizza here. It's a great place to go when you want something quick. It would also be an easy ride on the bike path to get to.
Roanoke Island Sightseeing
Roanoke Island has three main areas: the North end, (left on the highway to the old Manns Harbor bridge; downtown Manteo, (right on the highway, then left when you see the signs for streets leading to the waterfront, and finally, the village of Wanchese to the south, (right on the highway, through the intersection at the bridges, aka midway intersection.
This is a great place for children of all ages. On rainy days, it gets really busy so be prepared for crowds.
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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdThis is a great place for children of all ages. On rainy days, it gets really busy so be prepared for crowds.
The Elizabethan Gardens is a beautiful sound-side botanical garden that is worth visiting any time of year. Take a shady stroll through the gardens to see the gorgeous landscape as well as antique statuary. There is a great gift shop in the gatehouse where you enter and plant sales in the nursery. An audio tour is available to guide you through. Also, they are dog friendly. Newly opened are a butterfly house and adjacent children's play area and discovery cottage. The Elizabethan Gardens hosts many events and programs throughout the year.
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The Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park DrThe Elizabethan Gardens is a beautiful sound-side botanical garden that is worth visiting any time of year. Take a shady stroll through the gardens to see the gorgeous landscape as well as antique statuary. There is a great gift shop in the gatehouse where you enter and plant sales in the nursery. An audio tour is available to guide you through. Also, they are dog friendly. Newly opened are a butterfly house and adjacent children's play area and discovery cottage. The Elizabethan Gardens hosts many events and programs throughout the year.
Learn the fascinating story of England's first attempt at colonization in the "New World", watch a film, view the artifacts on display, see the Elizabethan Manor room and walk the grounds with an interpreter to the reconstructed fort site.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park DrLearn the fascinating story of England's first attempt at colonization in the "New World", watch a film, view the artifacts on display, see the Elizabethan Manor room and walk the grounds with an interpreter to the reconstructed fort site.
The waterside stage where the story of the lost colonists plays out under the stars during summer evenings at The Lost Colony performance, our country's longest running outdoor drama.
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Roanoke
1409 National Park DrThe waterside stage where the story of the lost colonists plays out under the stars during summer evenings at The Lost Colony performance, our country's longest running outdoor drama.
This is a great place to learn the varied history of the Outer Banks. There are costumed interpreters throughout the site. Go through and check out the exhibits, watch a film and tour the Elizabeth II, a replica of the sailing vessels that brought the English explorers and colonists here in the 1580s. There is a waterfront theater where many events take place during the season. This is also a great place to walk starting with the boardwalk along the sound. You can then continue across the bridge and along the boardwalk that takes you along the Manteo docks.
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkThis is a great place to learn the varied history of the Outer Banks. There are costumed interpreters throughout the site. Go through and check out the exhibits, watch a film and tour the Elizabeth II, a replica of the sailing vessels that brought the English explorers and colonists here in the 1580s. There is a waterfront theater where many events take place during the season. This is also a great place to walk starting with the boardwalk along the sound. You can then continue across the bridge and along the boardwalk that takes you along the Manteo docks.
The History Center is an interesting place to visit if you want to see old documents and photos of the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks History Center
1 Festival ParkThe History Center is an interesting place to visit if you want to see old documents and photos of the Outer Banks.
The waterfront village of Manteo is a fun place to stroll the boardwalk, shop or have a meal. There is a farmer's market every Saturday morning starting in May. Also, visit the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum where the history of boat building on the Outer Banks is showcased.
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Manteo
The waterfront village of Manteo is a fun place to stroll the boardwalk, shop or have a meal. There is a farmer's market every Saturday morning starting in May. Also, visit the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum where the history of boat building on the Outer Banks is showcased.
Here's where you will find rum! Open Tuesday-Saturday. Tours at 1pm and 3pm.
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Outer Banks Distilling
510 Budleigh StHere's where you will find rum! Open Tuesday-Saturday. Tours at 1pm and 3pm.
You will find this reproduction lighthouse as you walk the boardwalk along the Manteo waterfront.
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Queen Elizabeth AvenueYou will find this reproduction lighthouse as you walk the boardwalk along the Manteo waterfront.
Wanchese is a fishing village on the south end of Roanoke Island. The Seafood Industrial Park is where you can see the fishing boats come in and also the ship building that thrives here. The craftsmanship of boat building has been passed down through the generations and beautiful yachts are built here.
Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park
636 Harbor RdWanchese is a fishing village on the south end of Roanoke Island. The Seafood Industrial Park is where you can see the fishing boats come in and also the ship building that thrives here. The craftsmanship of boat building has been passed down through the generations and beautiful yachts are built here.
This is a shady respite downtown Manteo. There are picnic tables and a lovely view of the sound. On Saturday mornings you will find a small farmer's market here. Next to the park is the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum and the Creef Boat House.
George Washington Creef Park
104 Fernando StThis is a shady respite downtown Manteo. There are picnic tables and a lovely view of the sound. On Saturday mornings you will find a small farmer's market here. Next to the park is the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum and the Creef Boat House.
You can learn about the boat building craftsmanship that has thrived on the Outer Banks for generations. The shad boat is a traditional fishing boat which was proclaimed the Official State Historic Boat of North Carolina by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1987. One hundred years earlier, George Washington Creef of Roanoke Island built the first shad boat in North Carolina in the early 1880s.
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Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
104 Fernando StYou can learn about the boat building craftsmanship that has thrived on the Outer Banks for generations. The shad boat is a traditional fishing boat which was proclaimed the Official State Historic Boat of North Carolina by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1987. One hundred years earlier, George Washington Creef of Roanoke Island built the first shad boat in North Carolina in the early 1880s.
Located just five minutes away, this visitor's center is great for those interested in the local wildlife and history of Buffalo City, a settlement that was once located in the Alligator Wildlife Refuge.
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Coastal Nc Refuges Gateway Visitor Center
100 conservation WayLocated just five minutes away, this visitor's center is great for those interested in the local wildlife and history of Buffalo City, a settlement that was once located in the Alligator Wildlife Refuge.
A working farm. A restored home built in 1847. Livestock and Banker ponies. At Island Farm, learning is emphasized by doing - visit, and experience the life of early Outer Bankers on Roanoke Island in the 1850s.
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Island Farm
1140 U.S. 64A working farm. A restored home built in 1847. Livestock and Banker ponies. At Island Farm, learning is emphasized by doing - visit, and experience the life of early Outer Bankers on Roanoke Island in the 1850s.
This is a great place to start off your visit to the Outer Banks. They have lots of brochures and information that will help you plan your itinerary. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. It is located on Roanoke Island just after getting off the Virginia Dare Bridge from the mainland.
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
1 Visitors Center CircleThis is a great place to start off your visit to the Outer Banks. They have lots of brochures and information that will help you plan your itinerary. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. It is located on Roanoke Island just after getting off the Virginia Dare Bridge from the mainland.
Beach Accesses
The beaches on the Outer Banks are all open to the public. There are a number of public beach accesses along the beach road, Hwy. 12. You can search online for Outer Banks Beach and Sound Accesses to find a listing of them. Please use these accesses and do not trespass on private property. Also, as tempting as it is to climb over the sand dunes, keep in mind that it is restricted because the sand dunes offer protection from ocean flooding. The accesses offer parking and some have restrooms and showers or a faucet to wash the sand off your feet. We like the Limulus access, aka doggy beach, which is at the end of Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head. Although it does not have bathrooms, if you walk south you are in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and so no houses there. Also, the Small Street access, MP13, takes you pass the Old Nags Head cottages if you go north on the beach. Particularly good if you have small children is the Jockey's Ridge State Park Road access also at MP13 but on the soundside. This access is very popular so I would suggest going early to get a space in the parking lot. If you park along the road you stand a chance of getting a ticket. The sound waters are much safer than the ocean surf. More accesses I like are Coquina Beach, in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore at MP26, Hargrove in South Nags Head which has showers and bathroom facilities as does Coquina or Holden within walking distance of Hargrove but less crowded usually. Dogs are allowed on the beach on a leash. DO NOT GO IN THE WATER IF THE RED FLAGS ARE FLYING. The rip currents are very strong at times and you can get caught in one. If you do, swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it. Do not try to swim against it. There are lifeguards posted during the summer at some of the busier beach areas, which would be in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk. The beaches on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke island are unbelievably gorgeous. You may happen upon a loggerhead turtle nesting site which would be an area marked off. Please be careful not to disturb.
Beach Access (Car)
111 E Gulfstream StThe beaches on the Outer Banks are all open to the public. There are a number of public beach accesses along the beach road, Hwy. 12. You can search online for Outer Banks Beach and Sound Accesses to find a listing of them. Please use these accesses and do not trespass on private property. Also, as tempting as it is to climb over the sand dunes, keep in mind that it is restricted because the sand dunes offer protection from ocean flooding. The accesses offer parking and some have restrooms and showers or a faucet to wash the sand off your feet. We like the Limulus access, aka doggy beach, which is at the end of Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head. Although it does not have bathrooms, if you walk south you are in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and so no houses there. Also, the Small Street access, MP13, takes you pass the Old Nags Head cottages if you go north on the beach. Particularly good if you have small children is the Jockey's Ridge State Park Road access also at MP13 but on the soundside. This access is very popular so I would suggest going early to get a space in the parking lot. If you park along the road you stand a chance of getting a ticket. The sound waters are much safer than the ocean surf. More accesses I like are Coquina Beach, in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore at MP26, Hargrove in South Nags Head which has showers and bathroom facilities as does Coquina or Holden within walking distance of Hargrove but less crowded usually. Dogs are allowed on the beach on a leash. DO NOT GO IN THE WATER IF THE RED FLAGS ARE FLYING. The rip currents are very strong at times and you can get caught in one. If you do, swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it. Do not try to swim against it. There are lifeguards posted during the summer at some of the busier beach areas, which would be in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk. The beaches on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke island are unbelievably gorgeous. You may happen upon a loggerhead turtle nesting site which would be an area marked off. Please be careful not to disturb.
Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk sightseeing
Just over the bridge to the beach is the town of Nags Head. To the south is the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and to the north, Kill Devil Hills and then Kitty Hawk. The main highway, US 158, is referred to as the bypass and NC 12 as the beach road. There are mile markers starting at 1 in Kitty Hawk and ending in Nags Head.
Jockey's Ridge is the largest sand dune on the east coast. It's a great place to climb to the top and check out the amazing views of the ocean and the sound. A lot of kite flying and hang gliding takes place here.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrJockey's Ridge is the largest sand dune on the east coast. It's a great place to climb to the top and check out the amazing views of the ocean and the sound. A lot of kite flying and hang gliding takes place here.
The Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is located on Bodie Island right before you get to the new bridge to Hatteras Island. This is where the sport-fishing vessels come in after going out to the Gulf Stream for the day. If you arrive mid-late afternoon, you will see them arrive one by one and toss out their catch to be counted. It's very fun to watch these local, skilled watermen. You can also arrange to go out on one of these boats to the Gulf Stream or just off shore fishing either by a make-up charter or head boat. A fishing trip to the Gulf Stream is one of the best ways to experience the essence of the Outer Banks.
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
8770 Oregon Inlet RdThe Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is located on Bodie Island right before you get to the new bridge to Hatteras Island. This is where the sport-fishing vessels come in after going out to the Gulf Stream for the day. If you arrive mid-late afternoon, you will see them arrive one by one and toss out their catch to be counted. It's very fun to watch these local, skilled watermen. You can also arrange to go out on one of these boats to the Gulf Stream or just off shore fishing either by a make-up charter or head boat. A fishing trip to the Gulf Stream is one of the best ways to experience the essence of the Outer Banks.
It was here in 1903 that the Wright Brothers made the first powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than-air flight that changed our world forever. The words on the monument say it all, "In commemoration of the conquest of the air by the brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Conceived by genius. Achieved by dauntless resolution and unconquerable faith".
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyIt was here in 1903 that the Wright Brothers made the first powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than-air flight that changed our world forever. The words on the monument say it all, "In commemoration of the conquest of the air by the brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Conceived by genius. Achieved by dauntless resolution and unconquerable faith".
Nags Head Woods Preserve protects one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast. Defined as a woodland habitat affected by the ocean, maritime forests such as Nags Head Woods have become increasingly rare due to the pressures of human development throughout coastal environments.
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Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Nags Head Woods Preserve protects one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast. Defined as a woodland habitat affected by the ocean, maritime forests such as Nags Head Woods have become increasingly rare due to the pressures of human development throughout coastal environments.
Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and maritime forest. The park features a wooden boardwalk, two gazebos, a fishing and many more amenities for the enjoyment of the area's natural beauty and wildlife. On a stroll through the park you will likely run into many of the area's indigenous creatures and plants.
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Sandy Run Park
4343 The Woods RdSandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and maritime forest. The park features a wooden boardwalk, two gazebos, a fishing and many more amenities for the enjoyment of the area's natural beauty and wildlife. On a stroll through the park you will likely run into many of the area's indigenous creatures and plants.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
If you do not go into the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, you have not seen the Outer Banks. It was our nation's first national seashore park established in 1953 and extends from Nags Head to Ocracoke village. There are villages in the park that existed when the park was opened. The entrance is on highway 12 just south of Nags Head. The beaches are amazing. It is popular for surfers and kite-boarders.
This is the first of three lighthouses that you can see in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Built in 1872, this lighthouse is close enough to visit if you are short on time. Bodie Island, (pronounced Body), is just before the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and no longer an island. The current structure, which was completed in 1872, is one of only a handful of brick tower lighthouses that remain in operation in the United States. Just one of the attractions on the way to Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island is a spectacular lighthouse that is definitely worth the time to stop and enjoy.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdThis is the first of three lighthouses that you can see in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Built in 1872, this lighthouse is close enough to visit if you are short on time. Bodie Island, (pronounced Body), is just before the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and no longer an island. The current structure, which was completed in 1872, is one of only a handful of brick tower lighthouses that remain in operation in the United States. Just one of the attractions on the way to Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island is a spectacular lighthouse that is definitely worth the time to stop and enjoy.
Chicamacomico was the first of seven Life-Saving Stations built in North Carolina in 1874 and is one of the most unique historical maritime sites on the East coast. The original building at Chicamacomico, commissioned Dec. 4, 1874, was the first Life-Saving Service staffed in North Carolina. It houses all of the equipment for fundamental Life-Saving Service training, such as drill pole, breeches buoy and cart, a rare life-car and original surfboat.
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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site
23645 NC-12Chicamacomico was the first of seven Life-Saving Stations built in North Carolina in 1874 and is one of the most unique historical maritime sites on the East coast. The original building at Chicamacomico, commissioned Dec. 4, 1874, was the first Life-Saving Service staffed in North Carolina. It houses all of the equipment for fundamental Life-Saving Service training, such as drill pole, breeches buoy and cart, a rare life-car and original surfboat.
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in our country. Because of the threat of shoreline erosion, it was moved in 1999 to its present location. It is located in the town of Buxton.
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Latarnia Cape Hatteras
46379 Lighthouse RdThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in our country. Because of the threat of shoreline erosion, it was moved in 1999 to its present location. It is located in the town of Buxton.
Ocracoke Island is accessible only by ferry, private boat or airplane. The state of North Carolina operates a free ferry from Hatteras Village. The ferry ride is beautiful and takes about an hour each way. Go to ncferry for current information and schedules. Ocracoke Island is worth a day trip but be prepared for a long day. My suggestion is to leave early before the ferry line gets long and bring a cooler with drinks and food.
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Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Island is accessible only by ferry, private boat or airplane. The state of North Carolina operates a free ferry from Hatteras Village. The ferry ride is beautiful and takes about an hour each way. Go to ncferry for current information and schedules. Ocracoke Island is worth a day trip but be prepared for a long day. My suggestion is to leave early before the ferry line gets long and bring a cooler with drinks and food.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to provide nesting, resting, and wintering habitat for migratory birds, including the greater snow geese and other migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and neotropical migrants; to provide habitat and protection for endangered and threatened species, such as Loggerhead sea turtles; and to provide opportunities for public enjoyment of wildlife and wildlands resources.
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC-12Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to provide nesting, resting, and wintering habitat for migratory birds, including the greater snow geese and other migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and neotropical migrants; to provide habitat and protection for endangered and threatened species, such as Loggerhead sea turtles; and to provide opportunities for public enjoyment of wildlife and wildlands resources.