Lou Ellen’s guidebook
Our favorite spots
Avalon Pier
2111 N Virginia Dare TrailLive music every day, 2 bars, good food and great fishing!
Fun place to shop and check out activities around the island.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveFun place to shop and check out activities around the island.
Home of Kill Devil Rum! The owners are great and love to share their passion with you.
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Outer Banks Distilling
510 Budleigh StHome of Kill Devil Rum! The owners are great and love to share their passion with you.
Who doesn't love a good local brew? Fun place to hang out with friends and make new ones!
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Swels’a Brewing Beer Company
1802 South Virginia Dare TrailWho doesn't love a good local brew? Fun place to hang out with friends and make new ones!
Natural Nails
1710 N Croatan HwyThey'll take great care of you!
Corolla Adventure Park
1215 Ponton LnIt's a giant jungle gym in the sky!
I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina ku-Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdNags Head Dog Park
227 W Satterfield Landing RdDog Park at Kitty Hawk Park
900 Midgett RdI-Center ye-Fishing ye-Oregon Inlet
8770 Oregon Inlet RdOuter Banks Marina
708 Harbor RdFun place to hang out, listen to live music and watch the boats come in.
Kill Devil Hills
Kitty Hawk
Nags Head
Duck
Corolla
Carova
Wanchese
Paradise Golf & Arcade
3300 N Croatan HwyLost Treasure Golf
1600 N Croatan HwyThese folks are the nicest! Great place to try a new Brew or pick out the perfect bottle of wine or gift.
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Chip's Wine , Beer & Cigars
2200 N Croatan HwyThese folks are the nicest! Great place to try a new Brew or pick out the perfect bottle of wine or gift.
Just trust me on this...they have Everything! Favorite local place for breakfast sandwiches.
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Stop N Shop
100 S Virginia Dare TrailJust trust me on this...they have Everything! Favorite local place for breakfast sandwiches.
The GYM
Offers daily and weekly passes for vacationers
Very accommodating for groups. Great opportunity to taste a variety of wines and take some home with you.
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Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke HwyVery accommodating for groups. Great opportunity to taste a variety of wines and take some home with you.
The Outer Banks only full service kids store. Daily and weekly rentals for cribs, strollers, baby gates and more! Open year round, too!
Rock-A-Bye Baby OBX
The Outer Banks only full service kids store. Daily and weekly rentals for cribs, strollers, baby gates and more! Open year round, too!
1 mile from the house, about 5 minutes by bike. Great place for the kids to run, climb & burn off some energy!
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Hayman Park
219-223 W Hayman Blvd1 mile from the house, about 5 minutes by bike. Great place for the kids to run, climb & burn off some energy!
Shipwreck
great place to buy souvenirs
Awesome park, play ground and splash pad to entertain the little ones located behind the Kill Devil Hills fire station (just past Food Lion and Belk shopping center)
Meekins Field
Awesome park, play ground and splash pad to entertain the little ones located behind the Kill Devil Hills fire station (just past Food Lion and Belk shopping center)
Sightseeing
Beautiful lighthouse with lots of history. Great photo opportunities too
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdBeautiful lighthouse with lots of history. Great photo opportunities too
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrLargest natural sand dunes on the east coast
I-Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrSo much history!
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
Isitimela se-Wright Brothers
1000 N Croatan HwyLearn why we are the home of aviation
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Izicelo ze-Kayak ze-Outer Banks
101 West Airstrip RoadOBX Airplanes
410 Airport RdAmazing views from the sky
Beautifully well maintained gardens throughout the year.
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Izindiza ze-Elizabethan
1411 National Park DrBeautifully well maintained gardens throughout the year.
Island Dyes Inc
2301 N Croatan HwyFamily friendly fun. Create your own tie dye souvenir t-shirt.
Free public parking, bathrooms & showers. Plenty of wide, flat beach to set up for the day. Drive on beach with pass. Less than 30 minutes South from the cottage!
Coquina Beach
Free public parking, bathrooms & showers. Plenty of wide, flat beach to set up for the day. Drive on beach with pass. Less than 30 minutes South from the cottage!
Food Scene
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyLocal brews, live entertainment and great food!
Beautiful spot to eat and watch the ocean! Lively atmosphere with great food and drinks.
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Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdBeautiful spot to eat and watch the ocean! Lively atmosphere with great food and drinks.
Two Roads Tavern
3105 N Croatan HwyTucked away from the crowds but a local favorite!
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare TrailFun place to eat and hear live music.
Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan HwySunday brunch is awesome! Always live music
Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyGreat atmosphere and service!
Great menu variety and out of this world desserts!
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Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailGreat menu variety and out of this world desserts!
Great Caribbean/Asian vibe. Creative menu including Bloody Mary specials. Beautiful views of the ocean from the outside deck seating.
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Rundown Cafe
5218 Virginia Dare TrailGreat Caribbean/Asian vibe. Creative menu including Bloody Mary specials. Beautiful views of the ocean from the outside deck seating.
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailReally good food and great atmosphere.
Great food with a beautiful view! Best option for oysters in season
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Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
2000 Sailfish DrGreat food with a beautiful view! Best option for oysters in season
Because...Oysters! Must see place while you're in KDH 😉
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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
2106 N Virginia Dare TrailBecause...Oysters! Must see place while you're in KDH 😉
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveFun pub atmosphere in Manteo.
Another favorite spot in Manteo. Often has live music.
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Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth AveAnother favorite spot in Manteo. Often has live music.
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailBecause...Ice Cream!
For dinner and dessert...You can dip your fries in the custard!😁
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Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyFor dinner and dessert...You can dip your fries in the custard!😁
Great authentic Italian food with a menu that rotates weekly.
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Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyGreat authentic Italian food with a menu that rotates weekly.
Some of the best pizza, stromboli and calzones ever!
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Max's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
1712 N Croatan HwySome of the best pizza, stromboli and calzones ever!
You must stop in at least once every trip to the OBX for a donut...or 2! 😋
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Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan HwyYou must stop in at least once every trip to the OBX for a donut...or 2! 😋
Great place for date night or a special occasion! Reservations recommended
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The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdGreat place for date night or a special occasion! Reservations recommended
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwySteak, chicken, & Spicy Margaritas!
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyFun Tiki atmosphere with good food.
Traditional seafood boil comes to you! Locally caught seafood with the fixins delivered to your rental ready for you to cook.
Firehouse Boil Delivery
Traditional seafood boil comes to you! Locally caught seafood with the fixins delivered to your rental ready for you to cook.
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk RdGreat Happy Hour deals.
Live music, lots of TVs to catch the game. Great variety on the menu.
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Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
4020 N Croatan HwyLive music, lots of TVs to catch the game. Great variety on the menu.
Mahi Mahi's Island Grill
Great seafood selection and awesome desserts!
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailNags Head icon since 1937. Best cornbread ever!
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
1 Ocean BlvdPerfect date night spot!
The best danishes and croissants ever! Stop in for breakfast or lunch and take home some pastries.
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Proof Bakery
402 S Croatan HwyThe best danishes and croissants ever! Stop in for breakfast or lunch and take home some pastries.
Tullio's Bakery
1187 Duck RdCustom made cakes and desserts
Go to the Tiki Bar up top, get a Crush and watch the ocean!
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Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan HwyGo to the Tiki Bar up top, get a Crush and watch the ocean!
The menu offers a wide variety of options. The Creme Brulee Cheesecake is delicious! 😋
Dune Street Rawbar & Grill
The menu offers a wide variety of options. The Creme Brulee Cheesecake is delicious! 😋
Captain Andy's
3335 S Virginia Dare Trailgreat beachfront full service bar & grill!
Pier House Restaurant
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailIzeluleko zedolobha
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Caution on the highway
We highly recommend that you use the designated crosswalks with stoplights if you are venturing out on foot or bike or turning left in your vehicle!
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Several companies on the island offer golf cart rentals.
Golf carts are allowed around the neighborhood, down the beach road and to cross the highway. You can order one ahead of time and have it delivered to the house.