Tour OperatorManteo
US Visitor Center
Start here for exhibits, rangers, and the real story behind Roanoke Island's Lost Colony mystery
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Experiences near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Tours, guides, rentals, and adventures around Cape Hatteras National Seashore
What the Outer Banks Is Known For
The Outer Banks is a barrier-island destination built around the water and the dunes — surfing, kiteboarding, fishing charters, and sand-dune activities at Jockey's Ridge State Park (the tallest natural sand dune system on the U.S. East Coast). It's also historically significant: Kill Devil Hills is where the Wright brothers made the first powered flight in 1903, commemorated at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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Points of InterestManteo
Waterfront Boardwalk
Downtown Manteo's harborside walk, tracing Shallowbag Bay from the shops to the water's edge
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Points of InterestKill Devil Hills
West Third Street Public Estuarine Access
A quiet street-end launch onto Kitty Hawk Bay, away from the ocean-side crowds
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Points of Interest
Whalehead Club
A restored 1920s hunting-lodge mansion anchoring Corolla's historic district on Currituck Sound
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Wild Horse Adventure Tours
Guided 4x4 trips into wild-horse country north of Corolla's paved road
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Points of InterestSalvo
Wind Over Waves Community Boat Ramp (Private)
A private, residents-only boat launch on Salvo's soundside — not a public access point
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RecreationKitty Hawk
Wright Brothers All-Purpose Trail
A paved path through Kitty Hawk, the town that gave the Wright Brothers their first foothold in 1900
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Points of InterestKill Devil Hills
Wright Brothers Monument
A 60-foot granite pylon marking where the Wright brothers tested gliders before they ever flew
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Points of InterestKitty Hawk
Wright Brothers Mural
A free roadside nod to Kitty Hawk's place in aviation history, viewable any time along Croatan Highway
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Points of InterestKill Devil Hills
Wright Brothers National Memorial
The actual field in Kill Devil Hills where the Wright brothers proved powered flight was possible
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Outer Banks Experiences FAQ
What is Jockey's Ridge State Park?
It's the tallest natural sand dune system on the U.S. East Coast, located in Nags Head — popular for hiking the dunes, hang gliding lessons, and sunset watching.
Where did the Wright brothers first fly?
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, in 1903 — the site is preserved as Wright Brothers National Memorial.