Things to Do with Kids in Nags Head, NC

  • TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near Nags Head, North Carolina, including 60 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Manteo, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Duck.
  • From Nags Head Dolphin Watch to Outer Banks Surf School, the Nags Head area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Go Karts, Golf and Dolphin Tours.
  • Nags Head is a popular tourist destination on North Carolina's Bodie Island. Famous for its sand dunes and scenic beaches, the city is a highly developed resort community, offering both outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities. While swimming and hang-gliding are among the most popular activities in the area, the city is also home to museums, shopping and diverse dining.
  • TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near Nags Head, North Carolina, including 60 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Manteo, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Duck.
  • From Nags Head Dolphin Watch to Outer Banks Surf School, the Nags Head area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Go Karts, Golf and Dolphin Tours.
  • Nags Head is a popular tourist destination on North Carolina's Bodie Island. Famous for its sand dunes and scenic beaches, the city is a highly developed resort community, offering both outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities. While swimming and hang-gliding are among the most popular activities in the area, the city is also home to museums, shopping and diverse dining.
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4.7 Miles
93% 2884 votes
Historic Sites Mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, NC MoreLess Info
The Outer Banks was home to Wilbur and Orville Wright, who took to the skies for the first time on Big Kill Devil Hill (not named for their crashes!). Using the hill and large, flat stretches of land, the Wright Brothers soared in the sky more than 125 years ago, leading the way for airplanes and sky travel as …
4.7 Miles
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Dolphin Tours 700 Bay Club Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
With OBX Dolphin Tours, visitors will tour the Roanoke Sound by boat for the opportunity to see dolphins. In addition to dolphins, visitors can also spot osprey and other waterfowl.
4.9 Miles
76% 281 votes
Historic Sites Off US 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
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…
5.0 Miles
81% 495 votes
Gardens 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
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 …
5.0 Miles
86% 666 votes
Theaters 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
The mystique of Roanoke Island's Lost Colony comes to life in a special live performance examining what could have happened to Sir Walter Raleigh's first American colony. Disappearing without a trace, the mystery of the Lost Colony is fascinating, which is the reason behind the Hsitorical Association's engaging…
5.0 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
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.
5.1 Miles
94% 125 votes
Farms & Ranches 1140 N US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
Island Farm, located on Roanoke Island in Manteo, North Carolina, is a living history site that interprets everyday life in the mid-nineteenth century. A farmhouse, cookhouse and smokehouse are some of the period buildings featured at the site.
5.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Go Karts 1064 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 MoreLess Info
With a general use and kids track, Colington Speedway offers a go-kart racing experience to visitors. The family track is oval shaped, while the slick track is more challenging with its curves.
5.2 Miles
83% 986 votes
Aquariums 374 Airport Rd., Manteo, NC 27954 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1976, Roanoke Island's aqarium is a combination of the North Carolina Marine Resources Center, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher to provide one area to inspire visitors to appreciate and conserve the North Carolina aquatic environments. Tours are provided, with outdoor programs including kayak, stan…
5.3 Miles
77% 133 votes
Visitor Centers Ocracoke Village, Ocracoke, NC MoreLess Info
The National Park Service operates the Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Guests to the center find knick-knacks for sale, and lots of information, including a list of restaurants, needed to explore the island.
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