Outer Banks
Things To Do
Water Sports
Jet skiing, parasailing, boating, windsurfing, surfing, and sailing are available on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Surfboard, boogie board, and kayak rentals. We recommend Kitty Hawk Sports in Nags Head, the Watersports headquarters for the Outer Banks. Specializing in kayaking, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, surfing, and other watersports. (252)441-6800 / (800) 948-0759
Golf
There are many excellent Links and Greens courses in the Kill Devil Hills/ Nags Head/ Kitty Hawk area of the Outer Banks, NC. Our desk clerks can help arrange tee times for your group. Please call (888) 123-1234.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Located nearby at Milepost 8, just a quick drive (or bike ride) away. National Monument and museum. This is where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered airplane flight, on December 17, 1903. The Visitor Center has a full-scale replica of original plane, the "Wright Flyer", as well as talks on the history of the Wright Brothers, various information services, and exhibits. Just 1.5 miles from
the Yancey.
Click for Wright Brothers Memorial
Historic Roanoke Island
(in Manteo, just 12 miles away)
Roanoke Island Festival Park
A 27-acre North Carolina State Site and cultural center, is a celebration of history, education and the arts. The island was a starting point for English Colonization in The New World whose settlers arrived under Sir Walter Raleigh's sponsorship from 1584-1587. Adventure museum, art gallery, film theater, Elizabeth II (a replica 16th century sailing vessel) and more.
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The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
America's oldest outdoor drama, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Green, tells the story of "The Lost Colony," an unsolved historical mystery. The show is presented nightly, except Sundays, at 8:30 p.m., from early June to late August. We highly recommend for families. Location: Off Hwy. 64/264, Roanoke Island.
Click for The Lost Colony
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
See many fish species, including sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, electric eels in all types of habitats.
Click for North Carolina Aquarium
Elizabethan Gardens
Historic gardens are nearby. Located next to Fort Raleigh, the gardens are a living memorial to Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh's "lost colonists." The gardens feature a sunken floral garden and herb, wildflower and rose gardens that surround priceless pieces of antique statuary.
Click for Elizabethan Gardens
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Free. A visitor's center, interpretive programs and nature trail are open to the public at the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's ill-fated attempts of settlement in 1585.
Fishing/Crabbing/Hunting
Avalon Fishing Pier
Oceanside piers and the Albemarle Sound offer many excellent fishing and crabbing locations. We have fish cleaning facilities on site; and we offer bagged ice for all your fishing needs.
Click for Avalon Fishing pier
Outer Banks Waterfowl Duck Adventures
The Yancey recommends Outer Banks Waterfowl Duck Adventures for your hunting needs.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
A 426-acre park with the largest natural sand dune on the East Coast. Hang gliding, kite flying, hiking all available. Just 3 miles from the Yancey at MP 12.5 in Nags Head.
Click for Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Outer Banks, NC is home to much more than the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast.
- Take advantage of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Albemarle Sound.
- Enjoy the many great shops, restaurants, nightlife, and cultural activities.
Water Sports
Jet skiing, parasailing, boating, windsurfing, surfing, and sailing are available on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Surfboard, boogie board, and kayak rentals. We recommend Kitty Hawk Sports in Nags Head, the Watersports headquarters for the Outer Banks. Specializing in kayaking, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, surfing, and other watersports. (252)441-6800 / (800) 948-0759
Golf
There are many excellent Links and Greens courses in the Kill Devil Hills/ Nags Head/ Kitty Hawk area of the Outer Banks, NC. Our desk clerks can help arrange tee times for your group. Please call (888) 123-1234.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Located nearby at Milepost 8, just a quick drive (or bike ride) away. National Monument and museum. This is where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered airplane flight, on December 17, 1903. The Visitor Center has a full-scale replica of original plane, the "Wright Flyer", as well as talks on the history of the Wright Brothers, various information services, and exhibits. Just 1.5 miles from
the Yancey.
Click for Wright Brothers Memorial
Historic Roanoke Island
(in Manteo, just 12 miles away)
Roanoke Island Festival Park
A 27-acre North Carolina State Site and cultural center, is a celebration of history, education and the arts. The island was a starting point for English Colonization in The New World whose settlers arrived under Sir Walter Raleigh's sponsorship from 1584-1587. Adventure museum, art gallery, film theater, Elizabeth II (a replica 16th century sailing vessel) and more.
Click for Roanoke Island
The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
America's oldest outdoor drama, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Green, tells the story of "The Lost Colony," an unsolved historical mystery. The show is presented nightly, except Sundays, at 8:30 p.m., from early June to late August. We highly recommend for families. Location: Off Hwy. 64/264, Roanoke Island.
Click for The Lost Colony
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
See many fish species, including sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, electric eels in all types of habitats.
Click for North Carolina Aquarium
Elizabethan Gardens
Historic gardens are nearby. Located next to Fort Raleigh, the gardens are a living memorial to Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh's "lost colonists." The gardens feature a sunken floral garden and herb, wildflower and rose gardens that surround priceless pieces of antique statuary.
Click for Elizabethan Gardens
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Free. A visitor's center, interpretive programs and nature trail are open to the public at the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's ill-fated attempts of settlement in 1585.
Fishing/Crabbing/Hunting
Avalon Fishing Pier
Oceanside piers and the Albemarle Sound offer many excellent fishing and crabbing locations. We have fish cleaning facilities on site; and we offer bagged ice for all your fishing needs.
Click for Avalon Fishing pier
Outer Banks Waterfowl Duck Adventures
The Yancey recommends Outer Banks Waterfowl Duck Adventures for your hunting needs.
Click for Outer Banks Waterfowl Duck Adventures
Jockey's Ridge State Park
A 426-acre park with the largest natural sand dune on the East Coast. Hang gliding, kite flying, hiking all available. Just 3 miles from the Yancey at MP 12.5 in Nags Head.
Click for Jockey's Ridge State Park