- 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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28.9 Miles
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2420 South Croatan Hwy, Milepost 10.5, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Suitable for groups and private parties, Gearworks Laser Tag & Family Amusement Center features laser tag along with arcade games and air hockey tables. The center provides inflatable structures for younger children, scoreboards for observers and a snack bar.
29.0 Miles
Specializing in the repurposing of household items, Seagreen Gallery features many interesting art pieces. Housed in an old department store, the artists have taken soda tabs to create jewelry, and beach glass to craft stained glass mirrors and the like.
29.2 Miles
Named for Queen Elizabeth I, the queen in power when England began its first colonization in America, the gardens are not to be missed when visiting the Outer Banks. Serving as a living memorial to the lost colony, the gardens were planted in the 1950s. What began as a modest two-acre garden grew into multiple …
29.4 Miles
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1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
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Established in 1937, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a national park that is characterized by ocean currents, sea level changes, and narrow barrier islands. The park is home to wildlife such as turtles and seals.
29.5 Miles
Part of the National Park system, Fort Raleigh was the first settlement in the New World. Colonists from England descended upon the shores of the Outer Banks, finding Roanoke Island secure from the coastal elements. Although the colony was lost, the fort remained and is an historic site protecting the area that…
29.6 Miles
The Outer Banks beach dunes are a draw for outdoor lovers, and Jockey's Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coastline. Facing Roanoke Sound, the 426-acre dune-filled park is popular for flying kites and watching fabulous sunsets. Hang-gliding and sandboarding are permitted, although …
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Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing. The restaurant serves several fresh seafood dishes and offers a you catch them, we cook them' service.
31.5 Miles
OBX Bowling is a bowling alley that offers open bowling hours as well as league and tournament play. The facility also offers party rentals, and features a snack bar with food and beverage options.
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701 W. Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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The 1,042-acre Nag Heads Woods Preserve is a National Natural Landmark with four different ecosystems on the Outer Bank. From the walking paths that wind through the preserve, visitors can see many different types of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and mammals.
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Part of the Nags Head Woods Preserve in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, the Sweetgum Swamp Trail is an approximately one-mile nature path that meets with sand dune hills. The surrounding area is home to the bald eagle as well.