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Kill Devil Hills is the actual location where the Wright Brothers did their first flights in the early 1900s. Kill Devil Hills became a town in its own right in 1953.
37 locals recommend
Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills is the actual location where the Wright Brothers did their first flights in the early 1900s. Kill Devil Hills became a town in its own right in 1953.
Dining Out
Sit upstairs at the Tiki Bar and enjoy one of their famous "crush" drinks while looking out at the Atlantic.
69 locals recommend
Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan HwySit upstairs at the Tiki Bar and enjoy one of their famous "crush" drinks while looking out at the Atlantic.
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyWalking distance! Mouth-watering wood-fired steaks.
Walking distance! $1 Tacos on Tuesdays. Sit outside on the patio, or inside at a table or the bar. Try the Jumbo Skinny margarita.
27 locals recommend
Plaza Azteca
1502 S Croatan HwyWalking distance! $1 Tacos on Tuesdays. Sit outside on the patio, or inside at a table or the bar. Try the Jumbo Skinny margarita.
Noosa Beach Grille
2003 South Croatan HighwayVariety of salads, sandwiches and entrees. Great decor.
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan HwyGreat coffee, sandwiches and more
Country Deli
1900 S Croatan HwyGreat sandwiches
Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
2000 Sailfish DrGood selection of oysters
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
4020 N Croatan HwyLucky 12 Tavern
3308 S Virginia Dare TrailTry the Jamaican pizza.
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailBest burgers on the beach. Live music. Try their breakfast.
Cute little restaurant with great food. Local art on the walls for sale.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdCute little restaurant with great food. Local art on the walls for sale.
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyDelicious Italian food.
Stack'em High Pancakes and So Forth
1225 S Croatan HwyBreakfast
TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyNice wine selection. Try the charcuterie board.
I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar
3809 N Croatan HwySlice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwayWalking distance. Pizza by the slice, salad, beer / wine.
Tale of the Whale
7575 S Virginia Dare TrailWaterfront dining.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailHistory
Walking distance! Site of First Flight.
https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyWalking distance! Site of First Flight.
https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
Learn about the history of the mystery of the settlement where the first English settlement in the new world.
https://www.thelostcolony.org/
193 locals recommend
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrLearn about the history of the mystery of the settlement where the first English settlement in the new world.
https://www.thelostcolony.org/
Ocracoke Island
Blackbeard
Local breweries, wineries and distilleries
Tours are currently suspended but go for a sample.
https://outerbanksdistilling.com/
22 locals recommend
Kill Devil Hills Rum
510 Budleigh StreetTours are currently suspended but go for a sample.
https://outerbanksdistilling.com/
Walking distance! Listen to live music in the backyard and be sure to try the Lemon Grass Wheat Ale. They also offer tours.
https://www.obbrewing.com/
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyWalking distance! Listen to live music in the backyard and be sure to try the Lemon Grass Wheat Ale. They also offer tours.
https://www.obbrewing.com/
Local brewery. Cornhole outside.
https://swellsabrewing.com/
53 locals recommend
Swels’a Brewing Beer Company
1802 South Virginia Dare TrailLocal brewery. Cornhole outside.
https://swellsabrewing.com/
OBX Winery and Hop 'N Grapes OBX
2606 N Croatan HwyLocal winery. Offers tastings.
http://www.obxwinery.com/Full.html
Local brewery and pub, live music.
http://lostcolonybrewery.com/
46 locals recommend
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveLocal brewery and pub, live music.
http://lostcolonybrewery.com/
Local Vineyard. Offers tastings. Sometimes have live music.
https://www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/
28 locals recommend
Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke HwyLocal Vineyard. Offers tastings. Sometimes have live music.
https://www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/
Fishing
Fishing pier, bar, restaurant with bar food, arcade games.
http://www.avalonpier.com/index.html
93 locals recommend
Avalon Pier
2111 N Virginia Dare TrailFishing pier, bar, restaurant with bar food, arcade games.
http://www.avalonpier.com/index.html
Public bathhouse, free parking.
https://www.ncaquariums.com/jennettes-pier
215 locals recommend
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailPublic bathhouse, free parking.
https://www.ncaquariums.com/jennettes-pier
Fishing Pier, Fish Heads restaurant - dine on pier overlooking the Atlantic, sometimes has live music.
https://fishingunlimited.net/
21 locals recommend
Outer Banks Fishing Pier
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdFishing Pier, Fish Heads restaurant - dine on pier overlooking the Atlantic, sometimes has live music.
https://fishingunlimited.net/
T.W.'s Bait & Tackle, Inc.
3864 N Croatan HwyGet your gear here
Hiking
Run Hill State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve
2200 Old Nags Head Woods RdWalking distance!
Climb the dunes. Fly a kite. Take a hang gliding lesson.
https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/home
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrClimb the dunes. Fly a kite. Take a hang gliding lesson.
https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/home
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Shopping
seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailGulf Stream Gifts
2512 S Virginia Dare TrailThe Cotton Gin
6957 Caratoke HwyThe Christmas Mouse
5000 S Croatan HwyLammers Glass Gifts & Antiques
7715 Caratoke HwyAcross the bridge - maybe on your way here or home.