Places
Outer Banks Places to Visit
Outer Banks places to visit: lighthouses, historic sites, national seashore, wildlife refuges, and the OBX's most iconic attractions.
- Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: Red Wolves & Wild OBX
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: 152,000 acres of OBX wetlands, red wolves, black bears, birding, kayaking, and ranger-led tours.
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore: Beaches, Lighthouses & Wildlife
Visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore: 70+ miles of OBX beaches, lighthouses, wildlife, camping, ORV access, and ferry rides to Ocracoke Island.
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site: America's Lost Colony
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island: explore the Lost Colony mystery, Elizabethan Gardens, and the first English settlement in America.
- Jennette's Pier in Nags Head: Fishing, History & Ocean Views
Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, NC: a 1,000-foot Outer Banks landmark for fishing, aquarium exhibits, sustainability, weddings, and ocean views.
- Run Hill State Natural Area: An Outer Banks Hidden Gem
Run Hill State Natural Area in the Outer Banks: explore towering sand dunes, rare ecosystems, and quiet trails away from the OBX crowds.
- The Elizabethan Gardens: A 10-Acre Roanoke Island Oasis
The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island: ten acres of Renaissance-style gardens, seasonal blooms, statuary, and events memorializing the Lost Colony.
- The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama: America's Longest-Running Play
The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island: tickets, schedule, and what to expect from America's longest-running symphonic outdoor play.
- The Whalehead Club: Historic Art Nouveau Mansion in Corolla
The Whalehead Club in Corolla: tour an Art Nouveau hunting mansion on the Currituck Sound, with five chimneys, copper roof, and OBX history.
- Wright Brothers National Memorial: First Flight on the OBX
Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills: walk the path of the world's first powered flight, see Flyer replicas, and climb Kill Devil Hill.