Things to do in the Outer Banks, NC?I know I have asked this question before but I haven't gotten the exact answer I wanted My family and I are going to the Outer Banks for like the 7th time this summer. Every summer we do the same things there, but I was just wondering what else there is to do. We are staying in Kitty Hawk, (We usually stay in... |
Hi,
There is so much to do on the Outer Banks, it would be tough to fit it all into one week, but since this will be your 7th year, you may have enjoyed some of the activities I'll mention...hopefully there's a hidden gem or two for you.
The obvious is the beach and everything water related, surfing, fishing, bodyboarding, visiting the piers, sandcastles, etc.
Jockey's Ridge is a great place to burn some energy running on giant dunes, and one of th best spots to watch a sunset....you should also consider a hang gliding lesson while you're there (www.KittyHawk.com). Jockey's Ridge also offers some great free activities to experience the local environment. Here's their website: http://www.jockeysridgestatepark.com/programs.html
The aquarium in Manteo is a quick ride and a great way to spend 1/2 a day, and downtown Manteo is a quaint waterside village with great shops, art, and restaurants. If you're here on the first Friday of the month, downtown Manteo has a fun celebration aptly named "First Friday."
A 30 - 40 minute ride to Corrolla and you will find wild horses, a lighthouse, the Whalehead Club (fun summer music and wine tastings, website: http://www.whaleheadclub.org/) and a Nature Center with great programs about the local environment and animals.
A quick ride south, and you'll find the Bodie Island lighthouse and the Hatteras National Seashore with an abundance of nature and empty beaches...Peas Island is a great spot to pull over on the side of the road, hop over the dunes and find a beach all to yourself. Have fun!
Glad to hear you are returning the Outer Banks! I'm not sure anything his hidden anymore but here are a few recommendations: Duck has a new park and they often have music, art shows and other events there. It's worth checking out. If you haven't been to John's Drive In for lunch and a milkshake, put that on your list! The fried mahi basked is a local favorite but they also have burgers, chicken and shrimp items. Good ice cream too! Located on the beach road, milepost 5 or so. There's a nice multi-use path on Woods Rd that winds through a maritime forest. It's about 2 miles long, nice for a run or walk. Ocean Blvd has a patio that overlooks the ocean. They open at 5:00 each night, music many evenings. Beach Rd, milepost 2 1/2.
