Things to Do in Outer Banks in 2025

Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore which includes a sunset

Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring a beach

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Jennette's Pier

4.5/5(217 reviews)

Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.

Nags Head Fishing Pier

4.5/5(123 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Nags Head Fishing Pier and enjoy activities such as fishing in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in the area.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

4.5/5(107 reviews)

This soaring brick lighthouse is among the very tallest in North America. It’s a great place to learn about American maritime history.

Jockey's Ridge State Park

4.5/5(189 reviews)

Admire the tallest sand dunes on the Atlantic coast, explore the maritime forest and see the shallow Roanoke Sound body of water in this unique state park.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

4.5/5(343 reviews)

A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.

One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze.

Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

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Duck Boardwalk

4.5/5(211 reviews)

After visiting Duck Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duck. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

4.5/5(66 reviews)

With a large range of boat choices, one of the eastern seaboard’s largest charter boat fishing fleets has options for all fishing enthusiasts, and non-fishermen too.

Bodie Island Lighthouse

4.5/5(331 reviews)

Climb the iconic lighthouse just south of Nags Head and experience spectacular natural views of Bodie Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas.

Lost Colony of NC, neat place to visit and learn a bit about the history of the area.

The Lost Colony

4.5/5(101 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony on your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Whalehead Beach

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Ocean Sands

4/5(1 area review)

Ocean Sands might not have many top sights, but Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.