10 Best Things to Do on The Outer Banks

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jockeys ridge hang gliding - credit nancy hann

1. JOCKEY'S RIDGE

Perch yourself high atop the East Coast's highest sand dune, and watch a one-of-a-kind sunset at Jockey's Ridge.

Wright Brothers Memorial

2. HIGH IN THE SKY

Snap a photo while "flying" a bronze replica of the famous Wright Brothers plane at what now is the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Lighthouses

3. LIGHTHOUSE LOOKIN'

Visit the tallest brick lighthouse in America at Cape Hatteras. The iconic black and white spiral landmark has served as a warning to generations of mariners.

Elizabeth II Crew

4. SET SAIL

Experience what life at sea was like aboard Elizabeth II. Those crossing the Atlantic would be the first English to attempt colonization in the new world.

DTN - PPS - The Lost Colony

5. A HISTORY LESSON

See the mystery of the Roanoke Island colonists' disappearance unfold at The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama. America's longest running outdoor drama.

rundown cafe food patio 4

6. A FRESH BITE TO EAT

Savor some locally harvested "Outer Banks Catch" at one of the OBX's 100+ locally-owned restaurants.

fishing

7. REEL IN THE BIG ONE

Reel in your own catch at Jennette's Pier or hop a charter boat for the Gulf Stream and go after world-class game fish.

5th St. Chillin

8. IT'S ON

It's vacation! Stretch your comfort zone and try something new. Stand up paddle, ride horses, or explore the country's first national seashore at Cape Hatteras.

sea scape golf course

9. TEE TIME

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.

Elizabethan Gardens Interior

10. THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS

Ponder one of the most poignant chapters in our nation’s history as you stroll The Elizabethan Gardens and enjoy a tapestry of beauty.

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