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Birdwatching

Birdwatching

More than 400 species of birds have been identified at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, located on the north end of Hatteras Island.
Charter Fishing

Charter Fishing

Recreation
Diving

Diving

The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor which is why The Outer Banks' coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic".
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Recreation
Aerial view of a golf course along the coast in the Outer Banks

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Play a round at one of seven coastal golf courses gracing the OBX and admire maritime forest and the Atlantic as you walk the fairways.
Hang Gliding

Hang Gliding

Jockey's Ridge State Park is the spot for learning to fly. Lessons from qualified instructors are available through Kitty Hawk Kites' Hang Gliding Training Center.
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

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Kayaking

Kayaking

Recreation 3
Kite Flying

Kite Flying

Adventure Abounds on the OBX!
Marlin

Marlin

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Morning Surf

Morning Surf

Surfing
Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stretch your comfort zone and try something new. Our calm sound waters are perfect for stand up paddle.
Surf Fishing

Surf Fishing

For the surf caster, there are more than 100 miles of accessible beach.
Surfer

Surfer

There are plenty of amazing outdoor experiences available on the Outer Banks and plenty of outfitters to get you started with whichever new passion sparks your interest.
Surfing

Surfing

The OBX is made up of 409 square miles of water. This makes the area perfect for a variety of water activities including surfing.
Wreck Diving

Wreck Diving

The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor which is why The Outer Banks' coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic".
Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding

The Outer Banks has been dubbed the "Kite Boarding and Windsurfing Capital of the East Coast"
Birdwatching
Charter Fishing
Diving
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Aerial view of a golf course along the coast in the Outer Banks
Hang Gliding
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Kite Flying
Marlin
Morning Surf
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Surf Fishing
Surfer
Surfing
Wreck Diving
Kiteboarding

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1 Visitors Center Circle, Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: (877) 629-4386

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