Brenda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great way to take a trip back in time...just 2 miles away.
Isitimela se-Wright Brothers
1000 N Croatan HwyBreath taking views of the area....well worth the climb.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdBreath taking views of the area....well worth the climb.
This is the highest sand dune on the East Coast. After climbing the top one can view the Sound on the west and the Atlantic to the east. Hang gliding lessons, a reminder of visionary Wright Brother's, can be booked or watched. Many an Outbanks photographer has been summoned to take photos of surprise engagements. Adventure, romance, and breath taking view...what more could you ask for!
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrThis is the highest sand dune on the East Coast. After climbing the top one can view the Sound on the west and the Atlantic to the east. Hang gliding lessons, a reminder of visionary Wright Brother's, can be booked or watched. Many an Outbanks photographer has been summoned to take photos of surprise engagements. Adventure, romance, and breath taking view...what more could you ask for!
Beautiful view of islands, lighthouse, shipwreck, piers, & possible dolphins & sharks. Worth every penny!
Barrier Island Aviation Ltd
407 Airport RdBeautiful view of islands, lighthouse, shipwreck, piers, & possible dolphins & sharks. Worth every penny!
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours- uses 4x4 truck
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Wild Horse Tour Adventures- uses Hummers for their tour.
We used this tour and enjoyed it with our family of 8!
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours- uses 4x4 truck
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Wild Horse Tour Adventures- uses Hummers for their tour.
We used this tour and enjoyed it with our family of 8!
Sightseeing
Places you don't want to miss that are unique to this part of the USA.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
Roanoke Island Aquarium
The shark tank with live divers is a must see. Hands on tanks with sea stars and stingrays is sweet not to mention the sea turtle rescue tanks with techs that discuss their care and rehab.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina ku-Roanoke Island
374 Airport Rd The shark tank with live divers is a must see. Hands on tanks with sea stars and stingrays is sweet not to mention the sea turtle rescue tanks with techs that discuss their care and rehab.
Sightseeing
Super place to swim because of the great bath house, restrooms, snack and gift shop and free parking. We love to fish on the pier or just take an evening stroll. Surf contests are held in this location annually as well.
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Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailSuper place to swim because of the great bath house, restrooms, snack and gift shop and free parking. We love to fish on the pier or just take an evening stroll. Surf contests are held in this location annually as well.
Get your SPLASH ON! Free parking and family oriented. This is a water park that is a 20 min. drive North.
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H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwyGet your SPLASH ON! Free parking and family oriented. This is a water park that is a 20 min. drive North.
Food Spots For Your Cravings!
Local brew, live music, great eats, fun atmosphere.
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyLocal brew, live music, great eats, fun atmosphere.
Great sports bar and tropical twist on old favorites!
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Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan HwyGreat sports bar and tropical twist on old favorites!
Unique twist ofCali/Mexican cuisine and super fresh. There also are daily margarita specials. Get your Tequila on!!
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Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyUnique twist ofCali/Mexican cuisine and super fresh. There also are daily margarita specials. Get your Tequila on!!
Limited menu selection due to homemade entrees....but is THE BEST ITALIAN restaurant ever! Opens at 5....be early there will be a line! Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyLimited menu selection due to homemade entrees....but is THE BEST ITALIAN restaurant ever! Opens at 5....be early there will be a line! Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5
3801 N Croatan HwyBest breakfast on the beach....
Get your donut fix....cake donuts made fresh while you watch or call the order in and you choose your icing and toppings. Maple bacon is my fave! Some folks don't leave the Outerbanks til they make at least one Duck Donut pit stop!
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Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan HwyGet your donut fix....cake donuts made fresh while you watch or call the order in and you choose your icing and toppings. Maple bacon is my fave! Some folks don't leave the Outerbanks til they make at least one Duck Donut pit stop!
Frozen custard is unique! It's not like icecream or frozen yogurt. Yes, you have to try it. Creamier and richer than icecream. Vanilla is the way to go...once you tried vanilla nothing else will do!
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Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyFrozen custard is unique! It's not like icecream or frozen yogurt. Yes, you have to try it. Creamier and richer than icecream. Vanilla is the way to go...once you tried vanilla nothing else will do!
A local's favorite chill coffee shop. House roasted beans, coffees from around the world, and Ashley's own blends. Cold drinks, beers and snacks. A great change from chain coffee shops!
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StA local's favorite chill coffee shop. House roasted beans, coffees from around the world, and Ashley's own blends. Cold drinks, beers and snacks. A great change from chain coffee shops!
On the beach road, chill boho vibe, great local crafted beers, indoor & upper deck seating. Light snacks only.
Swells'a Brewing Beer Company
On the beach road, chill boho vibe, great local crafted beers, indoor & upper deck seating. Light snacks only.
Great deli style sandwiches. This has been our "go to" spot for lunch for years now!
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Country Deli
1900 S Croatan HwyGreat deli style sandwiches. This has been our "go to" spot for lunch for years now!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at First Flight Square
1530 N Croatan HwyBeach Access
The Pier is along the beach road at about the 16 mile marker...If you want some shade and sun head for Jennett's Pier. When you have had enough sun head under the Pier for a cool sandy retreat. There is also a large bath house and restroom.
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Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailThe Pier is along the beach road at about the 16 mile marker...If you want some shade and sun head for Jennett's Pier. When you have had enough sun head under the Pier for a cool sandy retreat. There is also a large bath house and restroom.
5th Street Beach Access- 1/2 mile ride or walk. Does not have many spaces or bath house.
5th Street Beach Access
5th Street Beach Access- 1/2 mile ride or walk. Does not have many spaces or bath house.