Things To Do in Nags Head: Historic Sites

As a town, Nags Head, NC, is relatively new, founded about 60 years ago. But its history dates back hundreds of years to the days of lighthouses and shipwrecks and the beginnings of Outer Banks tourism. For things to do in Nags Head with historical significance, check out these sites.

Jennette's Pier

Historic Sites in Nags Head
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