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Wright Brothers National Memorial
, Kill Devil Hills
Learn how airplane travel got its start at Wright Brothers National Memorial. The site commemorates the first successful powered flight in 19
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
, Nags Head
See the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park, and look below the dune for a hiking trail through a maritime f
Duration: 3 hours
this is one of the closest ways to experience what the Wright Brother's experienced over 100 years ago as they trying to conquer the mystery of flight ... and only a few miles away from where they actually took their first flights!
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
, Buxton
A life-saving piece of engineering, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects sailors from what's been nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The
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A trip to Outer Banks takes visitors to a string of barrier islands just off the North Carolina coast. A holiday in Outer Banks is a chance to explore 320 km (200 mi) of state parks, open sea beaches, and wreck diving sites. It's also the perfect chance to visit Roanoke Island, England's original settlement in the New World. For those looking to add a bit of adrenaline to their experience, a vacation in Outer Banks delivers many different fishing options and methods, some of which hark back to the first European settlers in this part of the world. With our online itinerary creator, United States vacations can be built around trips to Outer Banks and other destinations in United States.
A trip to Outer Banks takes visitors to a string of barrier islands just off the North Carolina coast. A holiday in Outer Banks is a chance to explore 320 km (200 mi) of state parks, open sea beaches, and wreck diving sites. It's also the perfect chance to visit Roanoke Island, England's original settlement in the New World. For those looking to add a bit of adrenaline to their experience, a vacation in Outer Banks delivers many different fishing options and methods, some of which hark back to the first European settlers in this part of the world. With our online itinerary creator, United States vacations can be built around trips to Outer Banks and other destinations in United States.
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CorollaTrip planner
Best for: Lighthouse, Safari, Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nags HeadTrip planner
Best for: Geologic Formation, Lighthouse, Pier / Boardwalk
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Best for: Lighthouse, Specialty Museum, National Park
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Best for: Historic Site, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Golf Course
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Best for: Aquarium, Theater, Dolphin / Whale Watching
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