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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OBX Bowling

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200 Satterfield Landing Road, The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head

(252) 255-1187

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Bowl, rent shoes, book parties and play billiards at OBX Bowling. Enjoy their arcade with classic games like skee ball, air hockey, Deal or No Deal and much more. There are automatic bumpers on the bowling lanes for the kids age 11 and younger. Try your hand at glowing disco bowling under neon lights on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Group rates are available upon...read more

Bowl, rent shoes, book parties and play billiards at OBX Bowling. Enjoy their arcade with...read more

USS Huron Shipwreck

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Designated in 1991 as North Carolina’s first Historic Shipwreck Preserve, the USS Huron lies 250 yards from the beach. During the summer, buoys may mark her bow and stern. A myriad of sea life and remaining portions of the wreck, including boilers, propeller, rudder and cannonball storage racks, make this an interesting destination for divers and snorkelers. Erosion has taken its toll and marine growth covers the...read more

Whalebone Park

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Whalebone Park, located across from Jennette's Pier, is an ocean-themed public park opened by the Town of Nags Head for daytime use. Complete with a pirate ship, climbing equipment, swing sets and benches, the park also provides several picnic tables beneath a canopy for those hot summer days.read more

Whalebone Surf Shop

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Locally owned and operated since 1975, Whalebone has all the gear you need to outfit the whole family for the beach. They stock all the major surf brands with a large variety of sportswear, sandals and cool Whalebone logo tees. This is a great place to find a new swimsuit, with a full line of women’s suits and separates, children’s suits and tons of swim...read more

Whalebone Tackle

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Whalebone Tackle, located on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, has been serving Outer Banks anglers since 1977. Stop in and take advantage of their laid back, old Nags Head-style of doing business. Featuring some of the freshest bait available, including fresh mullet, shrimp, bloodworms and night crawlers, they also have frozen squid, mullet (chunks, fillets and finger mullet), frozen minnows, clams, peeler crabs and sand fleas....read more

Whalebone Welcome Center

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Whalebone Welcome Center is at the northern entrance to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Nags Head. There you will find information on all there is to see and do on the Outer Banks, with plenty of local publications and pamphlets to take with you. It is an excellent stop for planning your vacation activities, particularly as you head toward the southern villages. The center...read more

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

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Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is an annual six-day celebration devoted to celebrating the wild side of the Outer Banks and the surrounding region. Held in October, the festival offers almost 100 programs in themes ranging from birding and wildlife photography to paddling, natural history and more. It’s a fun and educational event for the whole family, and since it takes place in the shoulder...read more

Yarn and More

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Got a knitting addiction? This is the place for you. They sell all sorts of yarn, along with knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and needlework supplies. They also offer classes in crocheting and knitting. Bring your knitting problems and questions to the open classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or request a special class or workshop to work on a specific technique. The owner is very knowledgeable, friendly...read more