Historical Attractions on the Outer Banks

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Address: Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959
Website: http://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm
Phone Number: (252) 473-2111

The narrow barrier islands of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are in a constant state of change. Tides, waves and currents provide daily, sometimes subtle changes, while storms can provoke more sudden changes to the islands.

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

Address: 23645 N.c. Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Website: http://www.chicamacomico.net
Phone Number: (252) 997-1552

Located in Rodanthe, NC on Hatteras Island, this museum pays homage to the U.S. Life Saving Service, now known as the United States Coast Guard. As the nation’s largest and most complete example of a historical life-saving station, visitors flock here to learn about the lives of the members of the U.S. Life Saving Service, the heroic feats of the service members and to learn

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Address: 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
Website: https://www.nps.gov/fora/planyourvisit/index.htm
Phone Number: (252) 473-5772

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlements from 1584 to 1590. This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island.

Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center

Address: 53536 Nc 12 Hwy, Frisco, NC 27936
Website: http://www.nativeamericanmuseum.org
Phone Number: (252) 995-4440

Located in Frisco, NC on beautiful Hatteras Island, The Frisco Native American Museum pays homage to the first inhibitants of Hatteras Island as well as the history and culture of the Native American community. Visitors can see artifacts, tour the museum, walk through the scenic nature trail and more. Hours: 10.30 AM - 5.00 PM Open: Tuesday - Sunday Winter Hours Adjusted Admission: $5 per

Graveyard Of The Atlantic Museum

Address: 59200 Museum Dr
Website: http://graveyardoftheatlantic.com/
Phone Number: (252) 986-2995

Located in Hatteras, NC, the museum is full of maritime heritage and the history of shipwrecks of the North Carolina Outer Banks. Visitors can tour the museum, view displays, replicas, items from shipwrecks and more. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 pm - 4 pm

Outer Banks Distilling

Address: 510 Budleigh Street
Website: http://outerbanksdistilling.com/
Phone Number: (252) 423-3011

Located in historic downtown Manteo, Outer Banks Distilling is the first and only distrillery on the Outer Banks. Visit their storefront for Kill Devil Rum tastings and tours. Tours are available Tuesday - Saturday at 1 pm & 3 pm. Tours are $5 for guests 21 and older. Store hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Call 252-423-3011 to reserve your tour

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Website: http://www.fws.gov/peaisland
Phone Number: (252) 987-2394

The 6,000-acre refuge is a haven for more than 360 species of birds. From spring to autumn, a large variety of wading, shore and upland birds can be seen. The observation platforms are near parking areas. Pea Island is located between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Refuge Visitor's Center is located five miles south of the inlet

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Website: http://www.roanokeisland.com/
Phone Number: (252) 475-1500

Outer Banks history comes to life at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Located across from the Manteo waterfront, the park features settlement sites which depict life in the 16th Century. Visit the Elizabeth II, a full-size reproduction of a 16th century sailing ship. Year-round museum hosts numerous exhibits, performing arts series and artwork.

The Elizabethan Gardens

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Website: http://www.elizabethangardens.org/
Phone Number: (252) 473-3414

History, mystery and fantasy are combined in these special gardens, which are a memorial to the first English colonists who came to North America. Enjoy native plants, 400 year-old live oak and a fantastic collection of garden statuary.

The Island Farm

Address: 1140 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
Website: https://obcinc.org/visit-our-sites/island-farm/
Phone Number: (252) 473-6500

Explore island life as it was over 150 years ago. Join interpreters dressed in period attire as they carry out the daily activities of a Roanoke Island farm in the 1850s. Hands-On Activities and Demonstrations May Include: Woodworking & Cooking Ox-drawn wagon rides Children’s 19th-century toys and games Farm and garden planting, harvesting and tending Blacksmithing Self-guided tours of the farm and house

The Lost Colony

Address: 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
Website: http://thelostcolony.org/
Phone Number: (252) 473-3414

Located at Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island, this symphonic drama by Paul Green is America’s longest running outdoor drama. The Lost Colony details the arrival and the mysterious disappearance of the first colonists to reside on Roanoke Island.

Whalehead Club At Currituck Heritage Park

Address: 1100 Club Road, Rt. 12 N. Corolla, NC 27927
Website: http://www.whaleheadwedding.com/about/
Phone Number: (252) 453-9040

In 1922, Northern Industrialist Edward Collings Knight, Jr. and his bride Marie Louise LeBel began construction of a 21,000 sq.ft. grand residence. Its location on Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Flyway was ideal for waterfowl hunting. This historical site has been restored and is now open to the public. Offering tours daily, the park is open from dawn until dusk. The grounds feature scenic views,

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Address: Mile Post 7.5 On U.s. Highway 158
Website: https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
Phone Number: (252) 441-7430

Visit the site of the first powered airplane flight on December 17, 1903. Full-scale reproductions of the 1902 glider and the 1903 flying machine are on display. Additional exhibits, movies and educational programs are available in the Centennial Pavilion. Climb Kill Devil Hill for a breathtaking view of the area from sound to sea. Stand on the same spot where Wilbur and Orville made their