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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Corolla

See the Corolla Spanish Mustang Horses and discover some of the the most unique sights the Outer Banks has to offer with our air-conditioned Suburban or Jeep Tours. Friendly and knowledgeable guides...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Frisco

Horseback riding on the beach. Ride through the Buxton Maritime forest out to the pristine beaches of Hatteras Island. See the island from a different perspective. All levels of riders accommodated. Join us for a horseback riding adventure!

Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Corolla

Used today to light the dark stretches of the southern coastline, this lighthouse was built in 1875 and today can be climbed by the spiral staircase that reaches up 150 feet.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Nags Head

As most people familiar with Jockey's Ridge, it is famous for the being the largest sand dune on the east coast. The views from the top are spectacular, as you have a beautiful view of the ocean and...

Attraction type: State park; Park; Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Hatteras Island

A national seashore preserve that has the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore along the Atlantic coast.

Attraction type: National park; Nature reserve; Beach
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Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop, Kill Devil Hills
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Kill Devil Hills
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Buxton

The nation's tallest lighthouse was moved to a different location to preserve it.

Attraction type: Lighthouse; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Kill Devil Hills

Park where visitors can see a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and receive an entertaining history of flight.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 13 attractions in Hatteras Island

Pea Island isn't as close to many of the places listed on this site as the mileage notes indicate although they are within 30-45 minutes so refer to a map when planning. Pea Island is often visitors...

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 13 attractions in Hatteras Island
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Nags Head

An interesting and still important lighthouse that can be visited but not climbed.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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Salvo Beach, Salvo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Salvo
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Manteo

Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks is a unique attraction for children located on the waterfront in the historic town of Manteo on Roanoake Island. Come aboard for this magical journey on a pirate ship that includes face painting, a real treasure hunt, water cannons, and so much more!

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in Manteo

Historic museum that tells the story of the 16th-century Roanoke Island colonists.

Attraction type: Historic site; National park; History museum; Garden
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Currituck Club, Corolla
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Corolla

Golf facility located in the Outer Banks region.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Ocracoke
Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in Manteo

History comes alive with a replica of Elizabeth II's era and costumed-sixteenth-century characters.

Attraction type: Historic village; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Nags Head

Golf course with a compact, target-style design.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Ocracoke

Life guards are at the beach, and minding the beach. Water is warmer than at other OBX locations. The location is highly regarded, but the beach is not really crowded. The Ocracoke lifeguarded beach...

Attraction type: Beach
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Carova Beach, Corolla
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Corolla
Attraction type: Beach
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