Nags Head, NC Attractions & Activities

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One of the largest and oldest art galleries in Nags Head, Seaside Art Gallery has 12 themed rooms of art.

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Join Manteo’s retired police chief for the original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour through the historic waterfront of Old Manteo. Explore 400+ years of living history as he shares with guests an entertaining mix of the many "firsts", lore, tales & history that make Dare County "The Land of Beginnings!" Twiddy guests receive 10% off! Visit their website via this listing and enter promo code TWIDDY10 to receive a 10% discount on your entire booking.

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Family-friendly boat excursions that allow you to discover the beauty of the Outer Banks! Boat charters are private and personalized boat tours. They include eco-tours of coastal wildlife, historical perspective boat tours of the commercial fishing industry from the oldest fishing port of the OBX, sand island expeditions, and sunset tours. Pets are welcome. Twiddy guests enjoy a 10% discount with the promo code: TWIDDY2024

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Rental center for all of your vacationing needs, including beach equipment rentals, bikes, electric bikes, golf carts, kayaks, and even grills, dog crates, strollers and more. Umbrella and beach chair setup service is also offered.

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The famous Kitty Hawk Kites offers parasailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, jet ski tours and rentals, kayak rentals, surfboard rentals and more!

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Located on the Manteo Waterfront, this family-friendly adventure ensures that you WILL see dolphins on our outing!

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Let the experienced and certified instructors at Skydive OBX take you on a tandem jump you will never forget above the beautiful sites of the Outer Banks!

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Offering crabbing, shrimping and fishing charters to vacationers and locals of the Outer Banks, Croatan Charters is also happy to tailor make a boating trip to your group's desires, such as clamming, sightseeing, or touring a sand island, for example. Create the fishing trip of your dreams with Croatan Charters.

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Providing the highest quality beach equipment rental service for the Outer Banks beaches from Corolla to Nags Head. Twiddy guests enjoy a 15% discount, use promo code Twiddy15.

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The Lost Colony has been a fixture on the Outer Banks since 1937. The nation's longest-running outdoor symphonic drama tells the story of the first permanent English settlement in the new world and their mysterious disappearance.

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Classically trained chef Virginia Miller and her staff provide personal chef services at your vacation home. At their kitchen in Kill Devil Hills, choose from adult cooking classes or kids culinary classes, or rent their space to celebrate a special occasion. Perfect for family vacations, weddings, corporate events, or any gathering.

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Offering all-day sportfishing charters. Located at the world-famous Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

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Family-friendly guided inshore fishing trips and guided duck hunts. Local knowledge and Southern hospitality.

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Chasin’ Tyde Charters is a family-owned and operated fishing charter specializing in inshore / nearshore fishing. We fish the sound, inlet, ocean, and shipwrecks with the exciting opportunity to catch all kinds of fish! Come Chase the Tydes with us and experience an unforgettable fishing adventure on the beautiful Outer Banks.

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Enjoy a group workout on the beach, by the pool, or from the comfort of your vacation rental! A group bootcamp is a fun way for the whole family to stay active while on vacation. These are full-body, no equipment workouts designed for all ages and fitness levels. Email Shannon at Daybreakstrengthandfitness@gmail.com today to book your private group workout!

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Maintain and enhance your fitness while vacationing on the Outer Banks! Roanoke Island Fitness Lab is a CrossFit Gym located in Manteo, full of people who know they are stronger together. In addition to their CrossFit classes, RIFL offers HIIT, TRX and Indoor Cycling classes.

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Discover a better way to get to the Outer Banks. Offering hassle-free private air charters to and from the OBX, as well as scenic air tours over the Outer Banks.

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Private day and sunset sailing adventures on the Roanoke Sound. Unique coastal experiences that include locally-sourced food and beverages are available.

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Sustainable florist offering flower bouquet delivery and flower arrangement parties.

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Outer Banks inshore charter fishing with Captain Lance Luke of Wanchese, NC.

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Inshore, nearshore, and sightseeing charters are offered out of Manteo. Choose from 2-hour, 1/2 day, 3/4 day, or full day.

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Explore the rich history, legends, and lore of the Outer Banks through engaging self-guided walking tours.

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Private and group surf lessons, surf coaching, sunset and eco SUP tours and more, Farmdog Surf School is available to help watersports enthusiasts of all levels to accomplish their surfing and SUP goals and enjoy the open water during their Outer Banks vacation.

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Guided watersport tours from Kitty Hawk Water Sports include jet ski, kayak, banana boat and dolphin tours, and even an overnight kayak tour, too! In addition, they offer rentals and lessons on just about anything you're looking to do on the water during your Outer Banks vacation.

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Run by biologists, the Nags Head Dolphin Watch takes adventurers on an eco-tour to search for the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin and learn about dolphin research, as well as interesting information about other beloved aquatic animals found on the Outer Banks.

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Outer Banks Adventures offers airboat rides, eco tours, SUP tours, lessons and more! With options like a sunrise or sunset tour, picnic and a tour, a photography outing, historical tours, family fun adventures, corporate retreats and more, Outer Banks Adventures is a great way to experience the Outer Banks coast with your family or friends.

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Soar over the Outer Banks in a 1942 open -cockpit biplane or in a Cessna 172 for a bird's eye view of dolphins, sea turtles, shipwrecks, the Wright Brothers' Monument, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and more!

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The first "legal" distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be found in the heart of historic downtown Manteo. Offering daily tours and tastings of their trademark Kill Devil Rum, Outer Banks Distilling has quickly become a must-see during your next Outer Banks vacation.

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Coastal Helicopters offers air tours along the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks...with room for three passengers, every seat is a window seat. Our air conditioned Robinson R-44 helicopter gives you a smooth ride along the ocean with the chance to see lighthouses, shipwrecks and sea life including schools of dolphin, fish, sea turtles, and the occasional whale!

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A true Scottish links-style championship course, Nags Head Golf Links has everything a golfer could want, situated on a beautiful location on the banks of the Roanoke Sound.

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The Ashtanga Yoga Center is dedicated to the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga, and the instructors offer weekly group classes, as well as private lessons at your desired location.

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Hot yoga classes centrally located in Nags Head

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Late-night Rock n' Bowl, league tournaments, parties and more can be found at the Outer Banks Bowling Center in Nags Head.

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Your familiar YMCA facility located in Nags Head. Enjoy health and fitness activities, aquatics and family sports options while on vacation on the Outer Banks at the local YMCA.

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Laser tag and arcade provide family fun in Nags Head!

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The ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Get airborne with open jump trampolines, a foam pit, and an epic ninja obstacle course. Located in Manteo, just minutes from Nags Head.

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Enjoy fishing and family fun on the 1,000-foot long public pier, where world class fishing, good family fun, and educational programs & camps meet all in one iconic place on the Outer Banks.

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One of the oldest and longest piers on the Outer Banks, the Nags Head Fishing Pier is a great place to cast out your line and reel in memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're fishing for fun, sport or for a delicious meal, Nags Head Fishing Pier is the place to be.

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For more than 50 years the fishing professionals at the Outer Banks Fishing Pier have been helping anglers make the most of their Outer Banks fishing experiences. In addition to their tackle shop, pier and boat rentals, you can also find Fish Heads Bar & Grill located on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, offering premier oceanfront dining and live local music in the summertime.

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Whether it is the Rock Solid out of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, the Carolina Blue at Thicket Lump Marina or the Southern Run (goes wherever the fish are biting!)... WE WILL GET YOU RIGGED UP!

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Home of the largest and most modern charter fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is also a full-service marina that offers tailor-made fishing experiences to fishing enthusiasts of all types!

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A boating resort community, complete with a world-class marina, charters, tournaments and more, Pirate's Cove Marina is dedicated to providing the complete spectrum of fishing needs to Outer Banks vacationers and locals alike.

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Enjoy hiking, jogging, birding, events and activities among the sand dunes, marshes, and wetlands off the beaten path of the Outer Banks. Trails are available for self-guided hikes during the day. Trails range from easy to strenuous, from 0.25 mile to 3.75 miles, including an ADA Trail. Guided hikes are offered during certain times of the year.

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Located at MP 16 in Nags Head, First Flight Adventure Park was the first aerial park of its kind on the Outer Banks and is designed for thrill seekers of varying skill levels, ages 6 and up, to tackle the 48 different obstacles 50 feet in the air overlooking the sound and ocean.

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Visit the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States, located right in Nags Head! Fly a kite, hike up to the top, or enjoy the panoramic view from the ocean to the sound at Jockey's Ridge State Park.

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All the rental items you'll need for vacation. Bikes, kayaks, surfboards, grills, baby equipment and beach equipment with delivery & pick-up!

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Cruise the Outer Banks in an eco-friendly way! Daily and weekly street-legal golf cart rentals.

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Located in the Village of Wanchese on Roanoke Island. Wanchese is famous for its fishing culture, beautiful views and quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. Eager to get a taste of the high seas? Join one of their knowledgeable captains for a chance to make some memories to last a lifetime. Inshore, nearshore and offshore charters are offered, along with shrimping/crabbing and dive charters. Their diverse fleet allows the opportunity to find the perfect Outer Banks adventure for you and your family. All licenses, bait and tackle are included with your charter. All-inclusive packages can be arranged for groups. After your adventure, bring your cleaned catch to their Landing Grill and let them cook it for you – a wonderful way to end your day.

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Spreading the love of Outer Banks surfing while providing a safe, positive, and fun experience to surfing students of all ages and skill levels. On-site surfing lessons from Corolla to Hatteras.

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Take a ride in their red, open cockpit biplane or book a Cessna tour. Home of the $15 rides all day! Contact OBX Airplanes for more information. Personalized airplane banners are also available.

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Local nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County. The fine arts and craft gallery in Manteo features emerging and established Outer Banks artists and is open to the public. Featured art rotates regularly. Art workshops are held weekly, including Kids Art Party, where children are guided through creating their own masterpiece. A one-of-a-kind OBX vacation souvenir!

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Buffalo City Jug Shop is named in honor of Buffalo City, the once logging and moonshining community a few miles inland from the Outer Banks. Offering a growler filling station with 24 beers on tap and a large selection of craft bottle beer and wine as well.

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Captain Frank offers 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour private fishing charters in pursuit of saltwater fish, such as striper, speckled trout, red drum, flounder, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and more. Special family fishing trips are offered, where it's all about the kids catching their own fish!