20+ ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN OBX (OUTER BANKS, NC)

These islands are dotted with some of the best beaches in North Carolina for your beach vacation,

plus quaint towns, historic lighthouses, state parks, amazing sand dunes, delicious Outer Banks restaurants, fun watersports, and unique wildlife experiences!

PLAY ON THE OUTER BANKS BEACHES

With 100-miles of wide-open shoreline, take your pick from one of the many beautiful Outer Banks beaches.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park is home to the tallest sand dune system in the eastern United States and is one of the most popular things to do in OBX.

JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK

LEARN HOW TO HAND GLIDE (SAFELY)  AT JOCKEY’S RIDGE

Kitty Hawk Kites have been operating hang gliding lessons since 1974 with beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons from qualified instructors – who are awesome by the way!

JENNETTE’S PIER

Located in Nags Head, Jennette’s Pier stretches 1,000 feet into the Atlantic ocean and is one of the must-visit Outer Banks piers during your visit.

EXPLORE ALL THE OUTER BANKS PIERS

Avon Pier

You Americans love your piers, and in the Outer Banks the piers are one of the most striking features of this coastal area – there are seven in total.

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