The Top 7 Attractions around Nags Head
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Nags Head. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nags Head is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Highlight • Historical Site
Unfortunately, the memorial is only open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - plan ahead!
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First Flight Sculpture at Wright Brothers National Memorial
Highlight • Monument
Outdoors, no cost; very worth visiting.
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The Lost Colony
Highlight • Historical Site
In 1585, under the leadership of Sir Walter Raleigh, the first British colony on American soil was founded here. However, it was not a lasting one. After the colony was …
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Elizabethan Gardens
Highlight • Structure
Nestled within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, The Elizabethan Gardens offer ten acres of lush pathways, seasonal blooms, and historic sculptures. Visitors can enjoy native plants, a butterfly house, and …
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Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Jockey’s Ridge State Park is home to the tallest living sand dunes on the East Coast, rising and shifting with the wind above North Carolina’s Outer Banks. You can hike …
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Bodie Island Light Station
Highlight • Monument
Beautiful area to stretch your feet, the lighthouse looks really nice too <3
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Freedmen’s Point
Highlight • Beach
At the end of the Freedom Trail you'll find a little inland pond, parking lot, and a trail winding up the white beach with views across the sparkling water of the sound.
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