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24 Best Outer Banks Attractions To Visit Over 7 Days

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24 Best Outer Banks Attractions To Visit Over 7 Days

Introduction - Here are the 24 best Outer Banks Attractions to see if you're planning to visit one of the popular holiday...

 
 
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Hatteras Village Park

Attraction 1 - The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool you. The trails through the...

 
 

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Attraction 2 - Next, head to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It is decorated with iconic black...

 
 

Nags Head

Attraction 3 - End your second day with adventure in Nags Head! Nags Head is home to Jockey's Ridge State Park. If you...

 
 
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Pony Pen

Attraction 4 - Not so wild anymore, but still the descendants of the mustangs from Spain that were left on Ocracoke Island many...

 
 

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Attraction 5 - There are no buildings along the stretch of road through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Driving through the refuge...

 
 
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Attraction 6 - The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of the Roanoke colony of 1587. The settlement was promoted and...

 
 
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Eat at Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Attraction 7 - Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is decorated with old license plates...

 
 

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Attraction 8 - Not your typical lighthouse, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a beautiful little lighthouse that you can reach by walking out...

 
 

Coquina Beach

Attraction 9 - Spend your morning walking along Coquina Beach. It's a white sand beach that is expansive, so you shouldn't have any...

 
 
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Ocracoke Lighthouse

Attraction 10 - End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The Ocracoke Lighthouse stands at only...

 
 

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