Things To Do in Nags Head: History Centers

If you like Outer Banks history and natural history, there are a couple of places to check out for history-oriented things to do in Nags Head. At these places you can learn more about the history of the Outer Banks and enjoy nice scenery as well.

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H2OBX Waterpark

8526 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point

(252) 491-3000

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Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at H2OBX Waterpark, located just 3 miles north of Wright Memorial Bridge. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you climb six stories and shoot down the Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank. Stir in a float down Teach’s Tide Adventure River. Test your skills on the...read more

Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at H2OBX Waterpark, located just 3...read more

Nags Head Raceway

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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

Nags Head Skate Park

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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

Nags Head Town Artwork Collection

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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

Nags Head Town Hall

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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

Nags Head Town Park

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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

Nags Head Woods 5K

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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

Nags Head Woods Preserve

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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

Nags Head, NC

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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

Oasis Day Spa & Salon

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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

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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

OBX Beach Toy Rentals

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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

OBX Fitness Collective

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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