Things to Do in Outer Banks, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Outer Banks, North Carolina, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Outer Banks, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 0 things to do within the city of Outer Banks, NC , followed by 37 popular activities in nearby cities, including Avon, Frisco, Buxton, Rodanthe, Nags Head and Salvo
  • Our list of the best things to do in Outer Banks, North Carolina, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Outer Banks, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 0 things to do within the city of Outer Banks, NC , followed by 37 popular activities in nearby cities, including Avon, Frisco, Buxton, Rodanthe, Nags Head and Salvo
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0.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Boat Rentals 27130 Nc 12 Highway, Salvo, NC 27972 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the bay with a variety of water sport vehicles at Hatteras Watersports Salvo. Boats, kayaks, and jet skis are available for rent. There is also a picnic area and volleyball court.
1.3 Miles
95% 39 votes
Beaches Salvo, NC MoreLess Info
Salvo Beach, located along the sandy beaches. is a small town. Visitors find opportunities to kite board, wind surf, canoe, and enjoy nature, along with the opportunity to visit the Pea Island Art Gallery.
1.7 Miles
89% 27 votes
Kiteboarding 24502 Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968 MoreLess Info
For those wanting to master the combination of wind energy and surfing, a wide range of kiteboarding lesson options are available through Kitty Hawks Kites Kiteboarding School. Instructors are available for all levels, and equipment is provided.
1.8 Miles
75% 64 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 24251 Atlantic Drive, Rodanthe, NC 27968 MoreLess Info
At Rodanthe Pier, visitors can fish using tackle and bait. There is a shop where visitors can buy bait and rent rods. From the pier, visitors can take pictures of the house where Nights in Rodanthe was filmed.
2.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 24267 Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968 MoreLess Info
Selling a variety of beach themed items, 'Someday...by the Sea' offers guests books, candles, home decor, and more. The shop makes use of shells in its jewelry, ornaments, and hair accessories.
2.4 Miles
100% 13 votes
Bus Tours PO Box 1300, Buxton, NC 27920 MoreLess Info
Led by knowledgeable local tour guides, Hatteras Tours is a business that offers sightseeing and historical tours to its guests. The tour guide discusses the local history of the area and shows many scenic sights of the island.
2.6 Miles
99% 303 votes
Historic Sites 23645 Hwy. 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968 MoreLess Info
With eight historic buildings and a knowledgeable staff, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Tours are available from April through November.
2.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Camping Site 24170 Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968 MoreLess Info
Located close to the Oregon Inlet, Rodanthe Watersports & Campground has campsites for tents and RVs, as well as a shop to rent watersports equipment. Visitors can rent kayaks, waverunners, sailboats, surfboards, and more.
13.2 Miles
100% 30 votes
Surf Shop 39450 North Carolina 12, Avon, NC 27915 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of ocean adventures with Ocean Air Sports. The outfitter offers lessons for windsurfing, kiteboarding, stand up paddling, and surfing along with rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and sailboats.
13.5 Miles
100% 34 votes
Art Gallery 39774 NC 12 Hwy, Avon, NC 27915 MoreLess Info
Housed in Avon, Kinnakeet Clay Works is a studio and showroom featuring decorative pottery by artisan Antoinette Gaskins Mattingly. Along with observing the artist at work, visitors to this gallery can also make purchases.
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