Nearby Attractions, Activities, Shopping & Dining
Shutters on the Banks' oceanfront location in Kill Devil Hills puts you right in the center of all the Outer Banks family friendly attractions, great restaurants and beach activities from day break to sunset.
Historical & Cultural Sites
The Outer Banks is rich in American history — from Blackbeard to the Wright Brothers' first flight.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Visit the Wright Brothers Visitor Center where the Wright brothers' story is told through exhibits.
The Lost Colony
Over 100 professional actors gather every summer to honor the memory of the brave people who came here.
The Graveyard of The Atlantic
Snorkel or dive the region just offshore where some 3,000 shipwrecks decorate the depths.
Freedman's Colony
Learn the story of this Civil War colony that gave African Americans their first tastes of freedom.
Dining
The Outer Banks has everything from fine dining to walk-up Dairy Queen. Many restaurants are within walking distance.
Kill Devil Grill
MP 9.75, Beach Road, Kill Devil Hills
JK's Steak & Seafood
MP 9, Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
Mama Kwan's Grill & Tiki Bar
Mama Kwan's Grill & Tiki Bar
The Blue Point
1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC
Blue Moon Beach Grill
4104 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
Black Pelican
3848 Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk
Water Sports
Surfing, kite boarding, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing are just a few of the water sports on the Outer Banks.
Parks & Wildlife
From secluded wildlife refuges to aquariums, our island's beauty is on display for all to enjoy.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
The tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States.
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve
Sand dunes, ponds, marshes and wetlands — hiking, jogging, birding and more.
Elizabethan Gardens
A 10.5 acre public garden within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
Pea Island National Wildlife Preserve
Self-guided trails and nature programs available year-round.
Salons & Spas
Land Activities
Horseback riding, hang gliding, ATV tours, and golf — fun for the whole family.
Kitty Hawk Kites
Rock wall climbing, wild horse tours, Segway tours and more.
Hatteras Island Horseback Riding
Safe rides for families with calm, friendly, kid-safe horses.
OBX Ghost Tours
Lantern-lit walking tours through downtown Manteo.
The Carolina Club Golf Course
Magnificent 7,000 yard, par 72 championship golf course.
Shopping
Unique shops and boutiques to keep you busy when you're ready for a day off from the beach.
Lighthouses
For over two hundred years Outer Banks lighthouses have acted as a lifesaving guide and a marvel to visitors.
Looking for More?
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has its finger on the pulse for all things related to the Outer Banks.
Visit OuterBanks.org