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20 Of The Most Fun Things To Do In Outer Banks, North Carolina (don’t Miss #12)

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With over 100-miles of blissful beaches, wind-swept nature reserves, and tons of places to explore aviation history, you will find many fun things to do in Outer Banks!

What makes the Outer Banks special is that even though it’s a popular beach destination, it hasn’t lost its natural beauty. You won’t find high-rise hotels, loud resorts, or huge theme parks in OBX – just quiet ocean-side cottages and plenty of places for tranquility.

Kill Devil Hills Beach

In short, the Outer Banks is full of a small number of adventure activities, lots of history, water sports and plenty of culture to keep you from getting bored, but not too much to distract you from quiet moments spent appreciating natural beauty.

But if you’re not sure what to do in the Outer Banks, here are some of our favorite attractions and most popular activities!

Things to Do in the Outer Banks

1. Watch the Sunrise over the Beach

Sunrise at Kill Devil Hills Beach, Outer Banks
Sunrise at Kill Devil Hills Beach

A magical do-not-miss moment on your Outer Banks vacation is sunrise over the beach.

An Outer Banks sunrise is my favorite in the US so far.

It was gentle, humble and soft as it painted the sky in pastel pinks and oranges transforming the water to still glass. And, each morning a pod of about 20 dolphins swam out the front of the rising sun, one even leaping out of the water with joy.

Grab your coffee, plop yourself in the sand and relax and enjoy one of the best free Outer Banks attractions. Even go for a beach walk, or swim or a paddle.

We had equally beautiful sunrises at on the southern end of the NC coast at Ocean Isle, Brunswick Islands.

2. Go Hang Gliding at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

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The kids will love this OBX activity

It’s not all surf, sand, and scrumptious seafood in the OBX.

All good vacations need a dose of adventure. A chance to step out of your comfort zone and create a story to share forever.

Hang gliding in Jockey Ridge State Park is the story you’ve been looking for.

The tall dunes of Jockey’s Ridge comprise the tallest natural dune system on the East Coast, ranging from 80 ft. to well over 100 ft. tall and provide the perfect platform for learning to hang glide.

They have plenty of height for beginners, and are soft for landing and offer beautiful views of Roanoke Sound and the Atlantic Ocean

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