Welcome to the Outer Banks
Food scene
Great food, always fresh seafood, comfortable dining atmosphere with optional outdoor seating. First come, first serve basis, get there early!
161 locals recommend
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat food, always fresh seafood, comfortable dining atmosphere with optional outdoor seating. First come, first serve basis, get there early!
Traditional dining downstairs and more casual style bar dining upstairs overlooking the water (this is our favorite go to place). Food is always fantastic, and the atmosphere is so relaxing
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkTraditional dining downstairs and more casual style bar dining upstairs overlooking the water (this is our favorite go to place). Food is always fantastic, and the atmosphere is so relaxing
Fresh seafood, great dining atmosphere, optional outdoor seating. Expect a wait but it’s worth it!
69 locals recommend
Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan HwyFresh seafood, great dining atmosphere, optional outdoor seating. Expect a wait but it’s worth it!
Best breakfast in the area, hands down. This place is a must while you're in Nags Head. Don't be discouraged if there is a wait, it will be worth it!
73 locals recommend
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailBest breakfast in the area, hands down. This place is a must while you're in Nags Head. Don't be discouraged if there is a wait, it will be worth it!
Family friendly bar and restaurant right on the beach/pier. Locally sourced seafood and expansive selection of draft and bottled beer. Get there early, but worth the wait.
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdFamily friendly bar and restaurant right on the beach/pier. Locally sourced seafood and expansive selection of draft and bottled beer. Get there early, but worth the wait.
Voted #1 Seafood Dive by Coastal Living magazine. This place is a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Food is outstanding.
153 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailVoted #1 Seafood Dive by Coastal Living magazine. This place is a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Food is outstanding.
Fresh seafood market where you can order one of their dinner selections or create your own.
12 locals recommend
Whalebone Seafood Market
101 E Gray Eagle StFresh seafood market where you can order one of their dinner selections or create your own.
Best ice cream sundaes we’ve found ! A favorite spot for everyone !
7 locals recommend
Fatboyz Ice Cream & Grill
7208 S Virginia Dare TrailBest ice cream sundaes we’ve found ! A favorite spot for everyone !
We found this place by accident and it is a regular dining spot for us now. Canal waterfront seating available. The food and atmosphere is fantastic.
25 locals recommend
Stripers Bar & Grill
1100A S Bay Club DrWe found this place by accident and it is a regular dining spot for us now. Canal waterfront seating available. The food and atmosphere is fantastic.
City/town information
Nags Head has a great variety of restaurants, shopping and is close to multiple attractions including Jockey's Ridge State Park, Bodie Island lighthouse, Manteo, and more. It's not quite as busy and hectic as the Kill Devil Hills area but equally as enjoyable.
44 locals recommend
Nags Head
Nags Head has a great variety of restaurants, shopping and is close to multiple attractions including Jockey's Ridge State Park, Bodie Island lighthouse, Manteo, and more. It's not quite as busy and hectic as the Kill Devil Hills area but equally as enjoyable.
Sightseeing
Sand dunes as far as you can see. Hike the dunes, fly a kite, and maybe see some hang gliders. Hang gliding lessons also available. Be sure to take your camera, because words can not describe the beauty of this attraction.
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrSand dunes as far as you can see. Hike the dunes, fly a kite, and maybe see some hang gliders. Hang gliding lessons also available. Be sure to take your camera, because words can not describe the beauty of this attraction.
Celebrate history and the Wright brothers achievements. Open daily 9am-5pm. Entrance fee $10 for adults 16 and older, free admission for 15 and younger
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyCelebrate history and the Wright brothers achievements. Open daily 9am-5pm. Entrance fee $10 for adults 16 and older, free admission for 15 and younger
One of the many lighthouses along the Outer Banks area. 200 steps from ground to the top, equal to climbing a 10 story building.
226 locals recommend
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdOne of the many lighthouses along the Outer Banks area. 200 steps from ground to the top, equal to climbing a 10 story building.
Wild horse tours, ATV tours, Jeep adventures and kayak tours. If you're in the Outer Banks, you have to see the wild horses in Carova. 2 hour tour. Suggest morning or late day….not middle of the afternoon
8 locals recommend
Corolla Jeep Adventures
1070 Ocean TrailWild horse tours, ATV tours, Jeep adventures and kayak tours. If you're in the Outer Banks, you have to see the wild horses in Carova. 2 hour tour. Suggest morning or late day….not middle of the afternoon
Dowdy Park
3005 S Croatan HwyCentrally located, a great spot for kids of all ages.
This is on my to do list this spring. I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’ll post my own pics and update this once I visit!
26 locals recommend
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
This is on my to do list this spring. I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’ll post my own pics and update this once I visit!
Another place on my to do list. I love visiting aquariums and this is a perfect rainy day activity.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdAnother place on my to do list. I love visiting aquariums and this is a perfect rainy day activity.