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What to do in Outer Banks
Popular places to visit
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.
Corolla Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Whalehead Beach?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
Explore the waterfront of Nags Head Fishing Pier and enjoy activities such as fishing in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in the area.
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.
Areas of Outer Banks
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
Whalehead Beach
While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach.
Ocean Sands
While visiting Ocean Sands, you might make a stop by sights like Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.
Corolla Light
If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whalehead and Outer Banks Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Pine Island
If you're spending some time in Pine Island, Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Carolina Dunes
Though Carolina Dunes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks Sailing.
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