Kiteboarding is a very popular thing to do in Nags Head. The Roanoke Sound, which is shallow and calm, is perfect for beginners to learn to the sport, and lessons are available. On windy days, you’ll see dozens of colorful kites flying over the sound as kiteboarders zip back and forth over the water. Experienced kiteboarders also enjoy kiteboarding on the ocean waves. In Nags Head, NC, kiteboarding is concentrated around milepost 16 on the sound.
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7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Whalebone Watersports Center, Nags Head
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
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Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of Outer Banks gear, beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, parasailing, Jet Skis, dolphin tours, wild horse tours, historic tours and much more. The brand-new Whalebone Watersports Center on the Nags Head Causeway offers kayak fishing, Jet Skis, pontoon boat rentals and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head offers private lessons, beginner lessons, advanced lessons and training packages for hang gliding, as well as retail merchandise and sand boards available for rent.
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more
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Hang 12 Art is the studio and gallery of artist Brad Price. Known for his pet portraits and colorful oil paintings portraying Outer Banks life, Price has a gallery full of works to peruse. He also accepts commissions. Price offers popular wine painting parties in the studio. Regular painting parties are held weekly, or you can book private parties for any occasion. Also look for...read more
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Hayman Park is a simple neighborhood park with swings, playground equipment, live oaks to climb and a lot of open space for kite-flying and Frisbee throwing. Most people walk or bike over from the surrounding homes, but there is parking for those who drive to this park on the west side of town. There's a portable toilet on site.read more
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Infinity Dance in Kitty Hawk welcomes young dancers of pre-school through high school. They offer instruction in a range of forms, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, Bollywood, acrobatics, Latin and ballroom. They even hold classes for adults, and serious young dancers can compete through their competition teams. Throughout the year, Infinity organizes fun events for their students in addition to members of the...read more
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Whether it’s from a job, finances or family life, stress takes a toll and causes muscles to tense up, jaws to clench and backs to ache. Massage and bodywork calms the nervous system, promotes circulation, eases muscle strains and constrictions causing pain and helps to still the racing thoughts that may cause muscles to tighten in the first place. Owner and therapist David Henderson has...read more
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Want to try your hand at some DIY with island style? Whether you pick up a t-shirt in the store or bring in your own item from home, at Island Dye It Yourself, the great staff will walk you through the tie-dye process in order to create all kinds of cool designs on everything from shirts to hoodies to blankets. It’s fun for all ages,...read more
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Island Limousine provides basic transportation services of all types, including taxi services, limousine rentals for weddings, proms and parties, and airport shuttles to and from all major regional airports. They also offer opportunities for fun! Going to an out-of-town concert or sporting event? Call Island Limo and let them handle the driving. Want to see the Outer Banks lighthouses and attractions with all your friends?...read more
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In a friendly and instructive atmosphere, dance instruction helps school-aged children find inspiration and a new hobby or passion. Island School of Dance instills a love for dance in a noncompetitive environment where learning and practicing the proper technique are prioritized over being the best in the class. Dance lessons are offered in a variety of forms suited to a range of ages and skill...read more
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Nags Head is home to the tallest natural sand dune on the East Coast. Jockey’s Ridge, currently a series of five dunes, is a natural wonder that’s continually changing in shape and height. With the highest dune varying from 62 to 80 feet tall, this system of sand is a haven for adventure. Colorful kites waver over its majesty regularly, and hang gliders climb to its summit to swoop...read more
Longtime Outer Banks photographer Julie Dreelin and her team of photographers and videographers create sophisticated, top-quality and engaging photographs. They specialize in family beach portraits, weddings, portraits and many other types of photography.read more
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Roam among Jurassic-period dinosaurs while playing on two 18-hole miniature golf courses. You'll find this miniature golf course on the sound side in Nags Head among restaurants, water-sports outfitters and other recreational opportunities.read more
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KDH Cooperative Gallery is a fun stop for the whole family. They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity. Inside you’ll find the work of at least 40 local artists in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, fibers, collage, mosaic, oils, photography, pottery, woodcarving, glass and metals. The gallery is operated by 25...read more
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Dogs can romp and sniff to their heart's content in the Town of Kill Devil Hills' new 1.5-acre KDH Paws Park. You'll find it in Aviation Park off Veterans Drive, just north of the town's skate park. There are three separate areas for dogs: one for large dogs, one of small dogs and one for older dogs. Parking and restrooms are on site. read more
