Nags Head Things To Do

The Town of Nags Head established a new dog park in 2017. The park includes two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs less than 30 pounds. The park is shaded and provides ample space for dogs to make new friends, exercise and sniff to their nose's content. A water station is a nice touch, and a double-door entrance/exit system prevents...read more

The popular 750-foot pier features a bait and tackle shop, game tables, the Pier House restaurant and an expanded outdoor area called Captain Andy's Oceanfront Tiki Bar & Grill, where they serve ocean views, good eats and live music on summer evenings (see the Restaurants section). In season, the pier is open 24 hours a day. If you're not into fishing, you can purchase a...read more

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

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

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