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| Kitty Hawk |
Kitty Hawk Aero Tours
An informative 1/2 hour plane tour covering Roanoke Sound, Jockey's Ridge, Bodie Light and nearly 50 miles in
between. Ticket prices $29-$39 depending on number of persons in party. Reservations and tickets are available
at the booking booth on the airstrip at Wright Brothers Monument, or by calling (252) 441-4460.
between. Ticket prices $29-$39 depending on number of persons in party. Reservations and tickets are available
at the booking booth on the airstrip at Wright Brothers Monument, or by calling (252) 441-4460.
Outer Banks Outdoors
Sailing, windsurfing and hang gliding lessons. Wall climbing, parasailing, kayaking, bicycle tours, and inline
skating. Customized family adventure package available, Open 7 days a week call for reservations (252)
441-4124 or 800-334-4777. Outfitters located in Corolla, Duck, Manteo, Nags Head, and Avon.
skating. Customized family adventure package available, Open 7 days a week call for reservations (252)
441-4124 or 800-334-4777. Outfitters located in Corolla, Duck, Manteo, Nags Head, and Avon.
Kitty Hawk Kites
The source for hang gliding lessons. Offers many packages for those wanting to fly starting at $69 for a
beginners course which includes classroom time, ground school and at least 5 flights. Other advanced beginner
packages are available. Located at MP 13, 3933N S.Croatan Hwy. Nags Head. (800) 334-4777 or (252)
441-4124.
beginners course which includes classroom time, ground school and at least 5 flights. Other advanced beginner
packages are available. Located at MP 13, 3933N S.Croatan Hwy. Nags Head. (800) 334-4777 or (252)
441-4124.
Kitty Hawk Fishing Pier
Open April-Thanksgiving, $2 to walk on the pier, daily fishing admission $5, $3 for children, weekly pass $25.
Kitty Hawk Sports
Offers a variety of classes for windsurfing for those beginning to advanced techniques. A 3 hour lesson for the
beginner is $49 and includes all the equipment, success is guaranteed. Rentals are also available along with
other water sports such as sailing lessons and tours, kayaking eco-trips in the surf or sound. Nags Head, (252)
441-2756.
beginner is $49 and includes all the equipment, success is guaranteed. Rentals are also available along with
other water sports such as sailing lessons and tours, kayaking eco-trips in the surf or sound. Nags Head, (252)
441-2756.
| Nags Head |
Capt. Johnny Boat Tours
Wide range of boat tours including dolphin cruises (the most popular), sunset and dinner cruises, salt marsh
nature tours, Audubon Sanctuary tours and fishing trips. Located at the entrance to the Elizabeth II historic site
in Manteo. (252) 473-1475
nature tours, Audubon Sanctuary tours and fishing trips. Located at the entrance to the Elizabeth II historic site
in Manteo. (252) 473-1475
Outer Banks Wetland Adventures
Many ways to explore the wildlife and scenery, guides are available. Tour by canoe & kayak, airboat
adventures, parasailing, daysailers, powerboats, or pontoon boat. Also available are wave runners, paddleboats,
windsurfing lessons and rentals, dolphin tour boat. Located MP 17, Nags Head, (252) 441-8875.
adventures, parasailing, daysailers, powerboats, or pontoon boat. Also available are wave runners, paddleboats,
windsurfing lessons and rentals, dolphin tour boat. Located MP 17, Nags Head, (252) 441-8875.
Nags Head Woods
Explore the islands natural areas, The Nature Conservancy offer a variety of summer trips and educational
programs in the forest. Summer adventures include kayak trips, bike-hikes, geology hikes, early morning
migratory bird walks and cultural history walks.
programs in the forest. Summer adventures include kayak trips, bike-hikes, geology hikes, early morning
migratory bird walks and cultural history walks.
The tallest active sand dune in the eastern United States (110-140 ft.). The park comprises 484 acres with a park
museum, picnic area, 1.5-mile nature trail, and a boardwalk trail accessible to the handicapped. This is the third
most popular park in the state.
museum, picnic area, 1.5-mile nature trail, and a boardwalk trail accessible to the handicapped. This is the third
most popular park in the state.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Inshore, offshore, and head boat fishing, 5 small boat ramps, grocery, camping and bait, taxidermy and
photography services. Charter bookings can be made at (800) 272-5199. Located at the North end of the Oregon
Inlet Bridge.
photography services. Charter bookings can be made at (800) 272-5199. Located at the North end of the Oregon
Inlet Bridge.
Nags Head Pier
Full service tackle shop rents rods, bait, and tackle, restaurant open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. (252) 441-5141.
Outer Banks Airways
Charter flights available starting at $68. For reservations or information call (252) 473-2227.
Downeast Rover
Two hour tall ship cruise on the Roanoke and Albemarle Sound, sets sail at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM with a 2+hr
sunset cruise. Daytime cruises $20, sunset $25, children $12, reservations suggested (252) 473-4866. Docked at
Manteo waterfront.
sunset cruise. Daytime cruises $20, sunset $25, children $12, reservations suggested (252) 473-4866. Docked at
Manteo waterfront.
Nor'Banks Sailing Center
Four trips offered daily approximately 2hr trips, nature sail, lunch sail, swim and sail adventure, romantic sunset
sail, $35 per adult. Dogs and kids sail free. Private charters available accommodates up to 49. For reservations
and information (252) 261-2900 or 453-8191 from Corolla.
sail, $35 per adult. Dogs and kids sail free. Private charters available accommodates up to 49. For reservations
and information (252) 261-2900 or 453-8191 from Corolla.
| Kill Devil Hills |
Wright Brothers Memorial
Site of the first powered flight. Visitor center with exhibits and lectures of the Wright Brothers. Reproduction of
the 1903 Wright Flyer and 1903 Wright Glider, campsite living quarters, and the flight grounds. Tours and
lectures every hour. Open 9 AM-5 PM daily, and 9 AM-6 PM during summer, closed Christmas Day. Admission
$4 per car, or $2 per person.
the 1903 Wright Flyer and 1903 Wright Glider, campsite living quarters, and the flight grounds. Tours and
lectures every hour. Open 9 AM-5 PM daily, and 9 AM-6 PM during summer, closed Christmas Day. Admission
$4 per car, or $2 per person.
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| Elizabethan Gardens |
| A 16th-century style gardens created as a memorial to the ill-fated Lost Colony by the Garden Club of North Carolina. Ornamental gardens and statuary, wildflowers and shrubs. Open daily 9 AM-5 PM, June-Labor Day, 9 AM-8 PM. Admission Charged. Located adjacent to the Lost Colony and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. |
| Home of the first English settlement in the New World, from 1584-1590. Tour includes a museum focusing on the early colonization and a short informative film which provides an excellent background to the colonists' struggle. Also located on the site is Paul Green's The Lost Colony, and Thomas Harriot Nature Trail which winds its way through the Fort Raleigh site. Open 9 AM-5 PM daily except Christmas Day. Free Admission. |
| The Lost Colony |
| The outdoor drama of Sir Walter Raleigh's Roanoke colony and their disappearance in 1587. Presented nightly except Sat. mid-June through late August at 8:30 in Waterside Theater (beside Fort Raleigh and Elizabethan Gardens). Admission charged. Reservations can be made by calling 252-473-3314 or 800-488-5012. |
| North Carolina Aquarium |
| Features fish and marine life native to North Carolina. Touch tank, large shark gallery, shoreline board walk, films and informative lectures. Admission $3 adults, $1 children, open 9 AM- 7 PM Memorial Day to Labor Day. Regular hours 9AM- 5PM Mon-Sat, Sundays 1PM- 5PM. |
| Elizabeth II |
| A 69 foot square rigged sailing vessel representative of those which transported Sir Walter Raleigh's colonists. Includes visitor center/gift shop, exhibits, and a nice air conditioned auditorium that can lull you into a nice nap, undistracted by the low-budget audio visual presentation. After your snooze, enjoy the tour of the ship and its costumed crew. Open Apr.-Oct, 10-6 daily. Nov-Mar.10-4, Tues-Sun. Located across from Manteo waterfront, 252-473-1144. |
| Bodie Island |
| Bodie Island Lighthouse |
| Located 6 miles South of Whalebone Junction. Visitors Center, free climb to the top, bird watching platforms located at lighthouse pond. Summer hours 9:00-6:00, Winter hours 9:00-5:00. 252-441-5711. |
| Laura A. Barnes |
| A 1920's shipwreck of a four-masted schooner. Located at Coquina Beach, 8 miles S. of US 158 off NC 12. |
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