Things to See & Do!

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Things to See & Do!

Food scene

You can take a short walk to have the best BBQ in town. They have outdoor seating at picnic tables or you can dine in.
25 locals recommend
Pigman's Bar-B-Que
1606 S Croatan Hwy
25 locals recommend
You can take a short walk to have the best BBQ in town. They have outdoor seating at picnic tables or you can dine in.
Everybody enjoys a quick trip to Mama Kwan's. There's something for everyone here.
159 locals recommend
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan Hwy
159 locals recommend
Everybody enjoys a quick trip to Mama Kwan's. There's something for everyone here.
You'll find the best steak in town right here!
111 locals recommend
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan Hwy
111 locals recommend
You'll find the best steak in town right here!

Neighborhoods

37 locals recommend
Kill Devil Hills
37 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Nags Head
44 locals recommend
Take a short drive to historic downtown Manteo. There are shops, local eateries, The Lost Colony, a replica of the Queen Elizabeth II, the NC Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park.
148 locals recommend
Manteo
148 locals recommend
Take a short drive to historic downtown Manteo. There are shops, local eateries, The Lost Colony, a replica of the Queen Elizabeth II, the NC Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park.

Sightseeing

Where Orville & Wilbur Wright 1st took flight!
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan Hwy
493 locals recommend
Where Orville & Wilbur Wright 1st took flight!
The longest running outdoor drama tells a story of how the people from England came over and met our natives.
193 locals recommend
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park Dr
193 locals recommend
The longest running outdoor drama tells a story of how the people from England came over and met our natives.
Like to fish? You can reserve a charter boat for inshore or offshore fishing. Or watch the boats come in and unload their catch in the afternoons.
83 locals recommend
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
8770 Oregon Inlet Rd
83 locals recommend
Like to fish? You can reserve a charter boat for inshore or offshore fishing. Or watch the boats come in and unload their catch in the afternoons.
Fish right off the pier or stroll through the aquarium. Also has a large bath house and outdoor showers.
215 locals recommend
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail
215 locals recommend
Fish right off the pier or stroll through the aquarium. Also has a large bath house and outdoor showers.
See all the native critters. Perfect for families with interactive activities for the little ones.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport Rd
291 locals recommend
See all the native critters. Perfect for families with interactive activities for the little ones.
A must see and climb! You might even spot a herd of our wild horses!
176 locals recommend
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
176 locals recommend
A must see and climb! You might even spot a herd of our wild horses!

Traveler advice

Getting around

Names of roads:

Route 158 aka The Bypass aka Croatan Highway runs from Southern Shores down to Nags Head. Route 12 aka The Beach Road aka Virginia Dare Trail runs north from Southern Shores through Duck and Corolla and south from Kitty Hawk all the way to Hatteras.
What to pack

Beach Stuff

Bring flip-flops, beach towels, beach chairs and sunscreen.