- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Outer Banks, North Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Art Gallery, Piers & Boardwalks and Mini Golf.
- From Salvo Beach to Rodanthe Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Outer Banks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Buxton, Avon and Rodanthe.
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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.
1.8 Miles
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
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
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
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23645 Hwy. 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
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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
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.
13.5 Miles
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.
14.7 Miles
Avon Fishing Pier allows patrons to fish, walk or enjoy the view of the ocean from the pier. Avon offers all the fishing provisions patrons need including bait and tackle, ice coolers and cold beverages.