Connor’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the highest points on the Outer Banks. A sidewalk takes you to the top, where you get ocean and sound views and can see miles in either direction. You can drive or reach it by following the bike path south from the house.
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyOne of the highest points on the Outer Banks. A sidewalk takes you to the top, where you get ocean and sound views and can see miles in either direction. You can drive or reach it by following the bike path south from the house.
A 10 minute drive away, Jockey's Ridge is absolutely worth visiting. It includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern U.S. On the back side, there's sound access, and there are woods with beautiful trails along the edge of the park.
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Páirc Stáit Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrA 10 minute drive away, Jockey's Ridge is absolutely worth visiting. It includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern U.S. On the back side, there's sound access, and there are woods with beautiful trails along the edge of the park.
A great place to step off the beach, take your dog for a walk or go for a peaceful hike.
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Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
A great place to step off the beach, take your dog for a walk or go for a peaceful hike.
Located in south Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse is closer than the lighthouses in Corolla and Buxton. It is 156 feet tall and gives you amazing views from the top.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdLocated in south Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse is closer than the lighthouses in Corolla and Buxton. It is 156 feet tall and gives you amazing views from the top.
City/town information
Duck is great for dining (although you'll need reservations in the summer) and has a mile-long boardwalk over the sound where you can walk and watch the sunset.
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Duck
Duck is great for dining (although you'll need reservations in the summer) and has a mile-long boardwalk over the sound where you can walk and watch the sunset.
Piers
Avalon Pier is a historic fishing pier with a bar and some simple food options. It's a local favorite, and on a clear day it's fun to walk to the end of the pier and see fish swimming below. And if you're into fishing, it's a great place to go too!
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Avalon Fishing Pier
Avalon Pier is a historic fishing pier with a bar and some simple food options. It's a local favorite, and on a clear day it's fun to walk to the end of the pier and see fish swimming below. And if you're into fishing, it's a great place to go too!
Food scene
Great food (but always busy in the summer!). Casual spot with a cool atmosphere. Local favorite.
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The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat food (but always busy in the summer!). Casual spot with a cool atmosphere. Local favorite.
One of the best spots for tacos & southwestern food on the beach. Great atmosphere, tasty margaritas.
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Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyOne of the best spots for tacos & southwestern food on the beach. Great atmosphere, tasty margaritas.
One of our favorite pizza places in the area. Vinny's is close by and always delicious. Take out only.
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Vinny's Pizza Joint
3701 N Croatan HwyOne of our favorite pizza places in the area. Vinny's is close by and always delicious. Take out only.
A local favorite for years. If you're looking for a great steak or other cut of meat, JKs is probably the best place on the beach. Also lots of fresh seafood options.
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JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyA local favorite for years. If you're looking for a great steak or other cut of meat, JKs is probably the best place on the beach. Also lots of fresh seafood options.
Our favorite for date nights and small groups. SaltBox is a small, cozy place down Colington Road. It has a unique menu, including vegan options, and the owners are also the head chefs.
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The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdOur favorite for date nights and small groups. SaltBox is a small, cozy place down Colington Road. It has a unique menu, including vegan options, and the owners are also the head chefs.
Casual restaurant and bar with great food and affordable prices.
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Two Roads Tavern
3105 N Croatan HwyCasual restaurant and bar with great food and affordable prices.
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If walking/biking to the beach, always cross at crosswalk
The main road gets very busy in the summer and is not safe to cross outside of the crosswalks. You might see people do this, and it's extremely unsafe. *Always* cross at Helga St or 5th St crosswalks if you are not driving.