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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7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5, Nags Head
The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers a wide variety of fish to target while sightseers can watch brown pelicans overhead and bottlenose dolphins swimming in the sea. The pier is surrounded by wide, clean public beaches, free parking and a bathhouse, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far. Owned and operated by the N.C. Aquariums, this state-of-the-art facility includes large aquariums in its pier house alongside educational exhibits, restrooms and a remodeled Pier Shop. There, visitors can find Jennette’s Pier t-shirts, hats, visors and plushies. Anglers can also find everything they need for a day of fishing, including different types of rod and reel combos, bait and tackle. Ice-cold drinks, snacks and souvenir items are also available in the gift shop.
The Pier property serves as a frequent venue for community events, and the upstairs Oceanview Hall is available to book for wedding receptions.
Education is a strong suit of Jennette’s Pier. The pier has emerged as a must-see place for schools to visit on the coast. In the past decade, they’ve averaged around 8,000 to 10,000 North Carolina students a year. They host school groups on field trips, offer week-long summer camps and teach Family Fishing – a rundown on the angling essentials – for $20. Check out the Surfside Classroom, or sign up for Family Fishing offered weekdays all summer at 9 a.m. Pier staff also keep busy with two important conservation organizations – the OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the Responsible Pier Initiative, which promises to help protect sea turtles.
The pier has a blanket license for all anglers, so if you don’t have a fishing license, you’re covered. A daily Fishing Pass costs $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and younger. A three-day Adult Pass costs $42, and a three-day Child Pass costs $28. A seven-day Adult Pass is $95, and a seven-day Child Pass is $65 (ages 12 and younger). Walk-on passes cost $2. Rods can be rented by the day for $12. Ask about prices for annual passes, family passes and pin rig passes.
For more information about their events and pier programs, call or see their social media pages. Jennette’s is open year-round except on Thanksgiving and Christmas days. In season, from May through October, their hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Off-season hours vary, so call ahead.
The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers a wide variety of fish to target while sightseers can watch brown pelicans overhead and bottlenose dolphins swimming in the sea. The pier is surrounded by wide, clean public beaches, free parking and a bathhouse, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far. Owned and operated by the N.C....read more
The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers...read more
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Touted by many past riders as the ultimate Indy track, Nags Head Raceway is the place to get your speed-demon juices rolling. Choose from two-seater cars and racers. Fun activities also feature bumper cars and an on-site family arcade with video games and ice cream. Also visit their sister facilities, Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway a half-mile north. read more
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The Town of Nags Head operates a skateboard park on the premises of the Outer Banks Family YMCA. Operating hours are 8 a.m. through 9 p.m. or sunset, whichever occurs first. The park is unsupervised; users skate at their own risk. All users must wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads.read more
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To add beauty and culture to its Town Hall building, the Town of Nags Head has purchased more than 100 works of fine art by local artists over the course of many years. The public is welcome to stop by Town Hall during regular business hours to view the artworks. A self-guided tour features creations by the area’s best artists. View paintings, drawings, sculpture, fiber...read more
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Purchase your beach driving permit at the main desk on the second floor. Permits are $50 for Nags Head residents and $100 for all others and are valid in Nags Head town limits only. The Town of Nags Head offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beach driving is permitted from October 1 through April 30. While you're getting your...read more
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This shaded park has a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and an open field. To find it, turn west on Barnes Street off the Bypass at Ace Hardware. The trailhead for the Nags Head Town Trail is accessible at the south end of the parking lot. Part of the Nags Head Woods Preserve, the trail is a .8-mile hike through the varying landscapes of sand dunes...read more
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This race course weaves through The Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, one of the best remaining examples of mid-Atlantic Maritime forest. The main race starts at 8 a.m. on the second Saturday in May. It is an out-and-back course that covers gently rolling terrain on a gravel roadway. North Banks Rotary Club hosts the race, and all net proceeds go to support local...read more
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A beautiful place for hiking, trail running and birding, Nags Head Woods Preserve is one of the best remaining examples of a mid-Atlantic maritime forest. The 8 miles of hiking trails in the 1,200-acre preserve are open and free to the public every day from dawn until dusk. There are lushly wooded dunes, peaceful ponds, brackish marsh and an upland maritime forest complete with live oaks...read more
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The first resort area on the Outer Banks beaches, Nags Head is still drawing vacationers more than 150 years later. Nags Head is one of the largest towns on the Outer Banks, and it’s filled with everything anyone needs to enjoy a great vacation by the sea. Nags Head offers a mix of vacation accommodations, from small cottages to luxurious homes, from mom-and-pop cottage court efficiencies...read more
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Whether you need to change up your look, want a minute to unwind or are seeking a mental and physical uplift, you’ll find the Oasis for it in Kill Devil Hills. Oasis Day Spa and Salon has a team of five staff members, each of whom brings their own qualifications and talents that offer a diverse range of services and treatments, including a licensed massage...read more
OB-Xscape Rooms will captivate your minds with the thrill of an enigma, inviting players to be “trapped” inside a themed chamber, where they must use critical thought and teamwork to escape. Each group of 12 or less has no more than one hour to put their heads together, searching for hidden clues to overcome their chosen challenge. With four exciting adventures to choose...read more
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If you're looking for fun alternative transportation on the Outer Banks, OBX Beach Toy Rentals offers a range of selections that let you get from place to place while still enjoying the salty beach air in your face. They rent four-passenger and six-passenger "limo" golf carts in Corolla. In fact, they have an exclusive oceanfront golf-cart parking area at the Currituck Beach Access. They also...read more
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OBX Fitness Collective is a health and fitness studio offering a broad spectrum of classes. With the philosophy that movement is an enjoyable privilege, not a chore, the passionate team of fitness professionals offer classes in barre, Tabata, HIIT, Hip Hop, TRX, Athletic Flow, Whimsy Warriors, personalized training, running coaching and Movement 101, which is a unique combination of rhythmic, locomotive, gymnastic and parkour movements with...read more
