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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

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Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a...

  • Manteo
  • 252-449-8999
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    • Nags Head
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Duck Corolla Parasail

Duck Corolla Parasail

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Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck Parasail is the only company running a FLEET of US Coast Guard Certified and Inspected 12...

  • Duck
  • 252-261-4200
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Family Water Adventures

Family Water Adventures

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Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and providing us with an abundant amount of shells , fish and sealife to see. We offer an array of...

  • Hatteras
  • 252-216-5683
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Miss Oregon Inlet

Miss Oregon Inlet

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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

  • Nags Head
  • 877-359-8447
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Back Country Safari Tours

Back Country Safari Tours

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Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or experience the Beach Cruiser and Kayak Safari combination tour to paddle in the placid waterways of...

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-0877
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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

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The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online, by phone...

  • Wanchese
  • 252-423-3157
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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours

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Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living...

  • Corolla
  • 252-207-0511
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

Corolla Wild Horse Fund

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We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our farm, in Grandy, on the mainland. Please check our website for current...

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-8002
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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

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Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast...

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-1475
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Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

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The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic...

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-9040
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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

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Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow...

  • Duck
  • 252-255-1234
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Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park

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Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-7132
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Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks...

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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

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The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order...

  • Corolla
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Historic Corolla Park

Historic Corolla Park

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Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic...

  • Corolla
  • 252-457-0128
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a...

  • Buxton
  • 252-995-4474
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Bodie Island Lighthouse

Bodie Island Lighthouse

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The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-5711
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

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The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the...

  • Manteo
  • 252-475-1750
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many...

  • Rodanthe
  • 252-473-1131
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Coquina Beach

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-473-2111
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Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of...

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Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became...

  • Corolla
  • 252-429-3100
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Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of...

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Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

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When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-441-2525
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Salvo Day Use Area

Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history...

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Elizabethan Gardens

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront...

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-3234
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Northern Beaches
  • 1. Carova
  • 2. Corolla
  • 3. Duck
  • 4. Southern Shores
  • 5. Kitty Hawk
  • 6. Kill Devil Hills
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Roanoke Island
  • 8. Manteo
  • 9. Wanchese
Hatteras Island
  • 10. Rodanthe
  • 11. Waves
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  • 14. Buxton
  • 15. Frisco
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Ocracoke Island
  • 17. Ocracoke

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  • Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration
    July 2nd, 2025
  • Mustang Mornings at the Farm
    July 2nd, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Beach Apparatus Drill
    July 3rd, 2025 2:00 PM
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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company

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Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the world. We will assist you in finding the vacation rental that best suits your group's style and preferences to make your time on the Outer Banks as relaxing and memorable as possible.

  • Corolla
  • 800-489-4339
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