Things To Do in Nags Head: Playgrounds

Things to do in Nags Head prioritize play for all ages. Playgrounds in Nags Head, NC, can be found at three different town parks, plus the Outer Banks Family YMCA has a splash pad and watery playground that’s open in the summer. Take the kids out and enjoy these playgrounds in Nags Head.

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Outer Banks Sporting Events

Thing To Do in Kill Devil Hills, NC

P.O. Box 265, Kill Devil Hills

(252) 599-6997

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Outer Banks Sporting Events is an event-planning nonprofit that organizes multiple fitness events throughout the year. One hundred percent of the net proceeds of these events supports two Outer Banks nonprofits – Outer Banks Relief Foundation and Dare Education Foundation – and this is why the slogan of Outer Banks Sporting Events is Run for a Reason. This organization hosts races like Running of the...read more

Outer Banks Sporting Events is an event-planning nonprofit that organizes multiple fitness events throughout the...read more

Biking & Skating in Nags Head

Thing To Do in Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Bicyclists and skaters are a common site trekking along the town’s multiuse path, which runs along the Beach Road from Eighth Street (Kill Devil Hills/Nags Head line) to MP 21 (Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head). The path is for walking, jogging, bicycling and skating. The town designates this path as a tow-away, no parking zone for non-motorized activity only. Visitors can bring...read more

Birding

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The Outer Banks is often referred to as a birder’s paradise. Maritime forest areas, such as Nags Head Woods, Kitty Hawk Woods and Buxton Woods, have great birding options, as do Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Run Hill State Park. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge are excellent spots for birding.

Wings Over Water is an annual fall festival that...read more

Bodie Island Lighthouse

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Pronounced “body,” this horizontally striped lighthouse is on the soundside at the southern end of Bodie Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It re-opened from a major renovation project in April 2013, and visitors can climb to the top of the 156-foot-tall lighthouse from late April through Columbus Day in October. During the lighthouse climbing season, reservations to climb the lighthouse must be made at...read more

Bodywork by Liza Massage Therapy & Skin Care

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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Liza Yowell offers massage therapy, natural skincare, cupping and energy work (Reiki and craniosacral therapy). She offers a variety of packages in skincare and massage and is a professional with years of experience working on the Outer Banks.read more

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches more than 70 miles along parts of three islands: Bodie Island (just south of Nags Head), Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. It is a place for recreation, immersion in nature and inspiration for humans as well as a safe haven for a variety of wildlife. The beautiful barrier island environment is a place...read more

Causeway Watersports

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Whether you enjoy the thrill of parasailing or the excitement of a Waverunner, it's waiting for you at Causeway Watersports. This adventure mecca is on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway (look for the 30-foot observation tower near Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe). They offer Jet Ski rentals and tours and pontoon boat rentals so you can be your own captain of a dolphin tour. For a great deal...read more

Cavalier Surf Shop

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One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and skimboards. They also offer private or group surfing lessons with a focus on safety and surfing etiquette. Lessons are a great way to get started in surfing...read more

Cloud Nine

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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Colorful and creative, Cloud Nine is a happening stop for shoppers and artisans and has been for more than 25 years. Buy beads to create your own jewelry or bring in a piece of beach glass or a found treasure and they'll create it for you. Owner Ginny Flowers is a talented jewelry artist who shares her knowledge and provides lots of helpful info. Ask...read more

Dowdy Park

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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The 5-acre Dowdy Park is a popular place for relaxation, play and entertainment. The park includes an amphitheater, green space, restrooms, a fitness trail, basketball and pickleball courts, a bocce area and an unusual playscape/playground for kids, and it's the site of local events, festivals and live music. You'll find it on the Bypass in Nags Head, next to Nags Head Elementary School on the...read more

Even Keel Massage Therapy

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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This team of state and nationally certified massage therapists specializes in therapeutic and medical massage techniques including myofacial release for relaxation, injury recovery and pain management. Limited off-site sessions are also available. Feel free to call them for more information and to schedule an appointment.read more

Farmdog Beach Services

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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Farmdog Beach Services offers cabana service on the beaches from Ocean Hill in Corolla to the Tr-Villages on Hatteras Island, and you do not have to be staying on the oceanfront to enjoy this service. They will deliver tents, umbrellas and coolers with ice and provide trash service as well.read more

First Flight Adventure Park

Thing To Do in Nags Head, NC

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If you or your family are looking for a new aerial adventure, this is it. First Flight Adventure Park is a multi-level, self-guided ropes course for all ages and skill levels. The aerial park is designed for ages 6 and older and thrill seekers of varying abilities. With 48 elements ranging from 12 to 50 feet above the ground, the course is designed to test...read more