Shane's Guidebook
Food Scene
Henry's Restaurant
3396 N Croatan Hwygood and affordable breakfast only 3.0 miles away.
good breakfast 2.6 miles away has an adult slogan so parental discretion advised. some adult gag gifts and more
21 locals recommend
Bob's Grill OBX
8709 1219 S Croatan Hwygood breakfast 2.6 miles away has an adult slogan so parental discretion advised. some adult gag gifts and more
The best milkshakes and fish boats! A must try while in the OBX - 3.7 miles away
89 locals recommend
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailThe best milkshakes and fish boats! A must try while in the OBX - 3.7 miles away
has a variety of foods, good burgers and hot dogs. home of the Viking burger. very friendly staff.
13 locals recommend
Spanky's Grille
4105 N Croatan Hwyhas a variety of foods, good burgers and hot dogs. home of the Viking burger. very friendly staff.
Mostly burgers and sandwiches - Great for lunch or breakfast! - 5.7 miles away
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailMostly burgers and sandwiches - Great for lunch or breakfast! - 5.7 miles away
(Authentic Italian food) - This is a hidden gem of the OBX that locals LOVE. This is a perfect date night romantic restaurant - 3.5 miles away
78 locals recommend
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy(Authentic Italian food) - This is a hidden gem of the OBX that locals LOVE. This is a perfect date night romantic restaurant - 3.5 miles away
Family friendly with a variety of foods. All delicious! Another local favorite. Arrive early because this place stays busy! (My favorite dish is the baked shrimp and crab) - 4.1 miles away
184 locals recommend
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailFamily friendly with a variety of foods. All delicious! Another local favorite. Arrive early because this place stays busy! (My favorite dish is the baked shrimp and crab) - 4.1 miles away
One of our go to places! They have the freshest sushi and best Pad Thai on the beach. Good for family’s or date night! - 3.8 miles away
52 locals recommend
Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
2424 S Croatan HwyOne of our go to places! They have the freshest sushi and best Pad Thai on the beach. Good for family’s or date night! - 3.8 miles away
BARS and HANGOUTS-
This is a pier / restaurant / bar. Great place to go, have a drink and look at the ocean. Locals and tourists love this spot! They also do happy hour for peel and eat shrimp (score!) - 11.8 miles away
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdBARS and HANGOUTS-
This is a pier / restaurant / bar. Great place to go, have a drink and look at the ocean. Locals and tourists love this spot! They also do happy hour for peel and eat shrimp (score!) - 11.8 miles away
It is a restaurant/ brewer/bar.
This place has a variety of food, beer, and nightlife.
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyIt is a restaurant/ brewer/bar.
This place has a variety of food, beer, and nightlife.
Sightseeing
Bay Drive is a beautiful sound front road that is perfect for long walks, bike rides, watching the sun set, and has a public sound access. - 1.7 miles away
21 locals recommend
Bay Drive
Bay DriveBay Drive is a beautiful sound front road that is perfect for long walks, bike rides, watching the sun set, and has a public sound access. - 1.7 miles away
Great for both adults and children this memorial teaches about the first flight. $10 per Adult & Children 15 and younger Free - 1.3 miles away
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyGreat for both adults and children this memorial teaches about the first flight. $10 per Adult & Children 15 and younger Free - 1.3 miles away
The largest living sand dune on the east coast. Right next to kitty hawk kites which offers a variety of things to do such as hang gliding, biplane tours, kite flying lessons etc.. Perfect for families - 5.6 miles away
https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/home
https://www.kittyhawk.com/location/nags-head-kitty-hawk-kites/
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrThe largest living sand dune on the east coast. Right next to kitty hawk kites which offers a variety of things to do such as hang gliding, biplane tours, kite flying lessons etc.. Perfect for families - 5.6 miles away
https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/home
https://www.kittyhawk.com/location/nags-head-kitty-hawk-kites/
You must buy tickets for this show. It is a great show to watch and learn about how the first settlers came to the OBX. - 18.4 miles away
https://www.thelostcolony.org/
193 locals recommend
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrYou must buy tickets for this show. It is a great show to watch and learn about how the first settlers came to the OBX. - 18.4 miles away
https://www.thelostcolony.org/
Rainy Day Activities
RC Kill Devil Hills Movies 10
1803 N Croatan Hwy1.6 miles away
14.1 miles away has axe throwing for adults and a ninja warriors course and trampoline park for the kids.
Great place to host children's birthday parties.
36 locals recommend
Jumpmasters
728 US-6414.1 miles away has axe throwing for adults and a ninja warriors course and trampoline park for the kids.
Great place to host children's birthday parties.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND especially if you like mystery and challenges.
great group activity- 6.8 miles away
13 locals recommend
OBXscape Rooms (Escape Room on OBX)
1 Ocean BlvdHIGHLY RECOMMEND especially if you like mystery and challenges.
great group activity- 6.8 miles away
Gun Shack
8598 Caratoke HighwayThey have an indoor shooting range and guns to rent. - 13.7 miles away
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport Rd18.6 miles away
Traveler advice
Getting around
plan for heavy traffic and delays.
The Outer Banks roads can get busy and backed up during the peak season.
there is the main hwy that is 4 lanes with a turning lane but there is also a 2 lane road on the ocean side that is a more scenic route.