Things To Do in Nags Head: Aquariums

If you don’t have time to go to the big North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, there’s a really nice aquarium that's a fun thing to do in Nags Head at Jennette’s Pier.

Jennette's Pier

Nags Head Aquariums
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5, Nags Head
(252) 255-1501

In 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of the North Carolina Aquariums division. Known as “the place to be” in Nags Head during the summer season, anglers catch a wide variety of fish 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...read more

In 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of...read more