Lou Ellen’s guidebook

Brian And Lou Ellen
Brian And Lou Ellen
Lou Ellen’s guidebook

Our favorite spots

Live music every day, 2 bars, good food and great fishing!
93 moradores locais recomendam
Píer de Avalon
2111 N Virginia Dare Trail
93 moradores locais recomendam
Live music every day, 2 bars, good food and great fishing!
Fun place to shop and check out activities around the island.
89 moradores locais recomendam
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth Ave
89 moradores locais recomendam
Fun place to shop and check out activities around the island.
Home of Kill Devil Rum! The owners are great and love to share their passion with you.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Outer Banks Distilling
510 Budleigh St
29 moradores locais recomendam
Home of Kill Devil Rum! The owners are great and love to share their passion with you.
Who doesn't love a good local brew? Fun place to hang out with friends and make new ones!
53 moradores locais recomendam
Swels’a Brewing Beer Company
1802 South Virginia Dare Trail
53 moradores locais recomendam
Who doesn't love a good local brew? Fun place to hang out with friends and make new ones!
They'll take great care of you!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Natural Nails
1710 N Croatan Hwy
6 moradores locais recomendam
They'll take great care of you!
It's a giant jungle gym in the sky!
26 moradores locais recomendam
Corolla Adventure Park
1215 Ponton Ln
26 moradores locais recomendam
It's a giant jungle gym in the sky!
291 moradores locais recomendam
Aquário de Carolina do Norte na Ilha Roanoke
374 Airport Rd
291 moradores locais recomendam
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Nags Head Dog Park
227 W Satterfield Landing Rd
7 moradores locais recomendam
Dog Park at Kitty Hawk Park
900 Midgett Rd
83 moradores locais recomendam
Centro de Pesca de Oregon Inlet
8770 Oregon Inlet Rd
83 moradores locais recomendam
Fun place to hang out, listen to live music and watch the boats come in.
Outer Banks Marina
708 Harbor Rd
Fun place to hang out, listen to live music and watch the boats come in.
37 moradores locais recomendam
Kill Devil Hills
37 moradores locais recomendam
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Kitty Hawk
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Nags Head
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Duck
82 moradores locais recomendam
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Corolla
52 moradores locais recomendam
Carova
7 moradores locais recomendam
Wanchese
7 moradores locais recomendam
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Paradise Golf & Arcade
3300 N Croatan Hwy
39 moradores locais recomendam
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Lost Treasure Golf
1600 N Croatan Hwy
55 moradores locais recomendam
These folks are the nicest! Great place to try a new Brew or pick out the perfect bottle of wine or gift.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Chip's Wine , Beer & Cigars
2200 N Croatan Hwy
19 moradores locais recomendam
These folks are the nicest! Great place to try a new Brew or pick out the perfect bottle of wine or gift.
Just trust me on this...they have Everything! Favorite local place for breakfast sandwiches.
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Stop N Shop
100 S Virginia Dare Trail
35 moradores locais recomendam
Just trust me on this...they have Everything! Favorite local place for breakfast sandwiches.
Offers daily and weekly passes for vacationers
The GYM
Offers daily and weekly passes for vacationers
Very accommodating for groups. Great opportunity to taste a variety of wines and take some home with you.
28 moradores locais recomendam
Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke Hwy
28 moradores locais recomendam
Very accommodating for groups. Great opportunity to taste a variety of wines and take some home with you.
The Outer Banks only full service kids store. Daily and weekly rentals for cribs, strollers, baby gates and more! Open year round, too!
Rock-A-Bye Baby OBX
The Outer Banks only full service kids store. Daily and weekly rentals for cribs, strollers, baby gates and more! Open year round, too!
1 mile from the house, about 5 minutes by bike. Great place for the kids to run, climb & burn off some energy!
11 moradores locais recomendam
Hayman Park
219-223 W Hayman Blvd
11 moradores locais recomendam
1 mile from the house, about 5 minutes by bike. Great place for the kids to run, climb & burn off some energy!

Sightseeing

Beautiful lighthouse with lots of history. Great photo opportunities too
226 moradores locais recomendam
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd
226 moradores locais recomendam
Beautiful lighthouse with lots of history. Great photo opportunities too
Largest natural sand dunes on the east coast
395 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista Dr
395 moradores locais recomendam
Largest natural sand dunes on the east coast
So much history!
193 moradores locais recomendam
A Colônia Perdida
1409 National Park Dr
193 moradores locais recomendam
So much history!
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Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
176 moradores locais recomendam
Learn why we are the home of aviation
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan Hwy
493 moradores locais recomendam
Learn why we are the home of aviation
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
122 moradores locais recomendam
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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
26 moradores locais recomendam
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Outer Banks Kayak Adventures
101 West Airstrip Road
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Amazing views from the sky
14 moradores locais recomendam
OBX Airplanes
410 Airport Rd
14 moradores locais recomendam
Amazing views from the sky
Beautifully well maintained gardens throughout the year.
122 moradores locais recomendam
Os Jardins Elizabetanos
1411 National Park Dr
122 moradores locais recomendam
Beautifully well maintained gardens throughout the year.
Family friendly fun. Create your own tie dye souvenir t-shirt.
Island Dyes Inc
2301 N Croatan Hwy
Family friendly fun. Create your own tie dye souvenir t-shirt.
Free public parking, bathrooms & showers. Plenty of wide, flat beach to set up for the day. Drive on beach with pass. Less than 30 minutes South from the cottage!
Praia Coquina
Free public parking, bathrooms & showers. Plenty of wide, flat beach to set up for the day. Drive on beach with pass. Less than 30 minutes South from the cottage!

Food Scene

Local brews, live entertainment and great food!
227 moradores locais recomendam
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan Hwy
227 moradores locais recomendam
Local brews, live entertainment and great food!
Beautiful spot to eat and watch the ocean! Lively atmosphere with great food and drinks.
150 moradores locais recomendam
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd
150 moradores locais recomendam
Beautiful spot to eat and watch the ocean! Lively atmosphere with great food and drinks.
Tucked away from the crowds but a local favorite!
45 moradores locais recomendam
Two Roads Tavern
3105 N Croatan Hwy
45 moradores locais recomendam
Tucked away from the crowds but a local favorite!
Fun place to eat and hear live music.
79 moradores locais recomendam
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare Trail
79 moradores locais recomendam
Fun place to eat and hear live music.
Sunday brunch is awesome! Always live music
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Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan Hwy
67 moradores locais recomendam
Sunday brunch is awesome! Always live music
Great atmosphere and service!
128 moradores locais recomendam
Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan Hwy
128 moradores locais recomendam
Great atmosphere and service!
Great menu variety and out of this world desserts!
184 moradores locais recomendam
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare Trail
184 moradores locais recomendam
Great menu variety and out of this world desserts!
Great Caribbean/Asian vibe. Creative menu including Bloody Mary specials. Beautiful views of the ocean from the outside deck seating.
69 moradores locais recomendam
Rundown Cafe
5218 Virginia Dare Trail
69 moradores locais recomendam
Great Caribbean/Asian vibe. Creative menu including Bloody Mary specials. Beautiful views of the ocean from the outside deck seating.
Really good food and great atmosphere.
161 moradores locais recomendam
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare Trail
161 moradores locais recomendam
Really good food and great atmosphere.
Great food with a beautiful view! Best option for oysters in season
60 moradores locais recomendam
Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
2000 Sailfish Dr
60 moradores locais recomendam
Great food with a beautiful view! Best option for oysters in season
Because...Oysters! Must see place while you're in KDH 😉
58 moradores locais recomendam
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
2106 N Virginia Dare Trail
58 moradores locais recomendam
Because...Oysters! Must see place while you're in KDH 😉
Fun pub atmosphere in Manteo.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth Ave
46 moradores locais recomendam
Fun pub atmosphere in Manteo.
Another favorite spot in Manteo. Often has live music.
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Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth Ave
44 moradores locais recomendam
Another favorite spot in Manteo. Often has live music.
Because...Ice Cream!
125 moradores locais recomendam
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare Trail
125 moradores locais recomendam
Because...Ice Cream!
For dinner and dessert...You can dip your fries in the custard!😁
53 moradores locais recomendam
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan Hwy
53 moradores locais recomendam
For dinner and dessert...You can dip your fries in the custard!😁
Great authentic Italian food with a menu that rotates weekly.
78 moradores locais recomendam
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy
78 moradores locais recomendam
Great authentic Italian food with a menu that rotates weekly.
Some of the best pizza, stromboli and calzones ever!
21 moradores locais recomendam
Max's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
1712 N Croatan Hwy
21 moradores locais recomendam
Some of the best pizza, stromboli and calzones ever!
You must stop in at least once every trip to the OBX for a donut...or 2! 😋
82 moradores locais recomendam
Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan Hwy
82 moradores locais recomendam
You must stop in at least once every trip to the OBX for a donut...or 2! 😋
Great place for date night or a special occasion! Reservations recommended
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The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington Rd
90 moradores locais recomendam
Great place for date night or a special occasion! Reservations recommended
Steak, chicken, & Spicy Margaritas!
111 moradores locais recomendam
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan Hwy
111 moradores locais recomendam
Steak, chicken, & Spicy Margaritas!
Fun Tiki atmosphere with good food.
159 moradores locais recomendam
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan Hwy
159 moradores locais recomendam
Fun Tiki atmosphere with good food.
Traditional seafood boil comes to you! Locally caught seafood with the fixins delivered to your rental ready for you to cook.
Firehouse Boil Delivery
Traditional seafood boil comes to you! Locally caught seafood with the fixins delivered to your rental ready for you to cook.
Great Happy Hour deals.
91 moradores locais recomendam
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk Rd
91 moradores locais recomendam
Great Happy Hour deals.
Live music, lots of TVs to catch the game. Great variety on the menu.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
4020 N Croatan Hwy
16 moradores locais recomendam
Live music, lots of TVs to catch the game. Great variety on the menu.
Great seafood selection and awesome desserts!
Mahi Mahi's Island Grill
Great seafood selection and awesome desserts!
Nags Head icon since 1937. Best cornbread ever!
73 moradores locais recomendam
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare Trail
73 moradores locais recomendam
Nags Head icon since 1937. Best cornbread ever!
Perfect date night spot!
61 moradores locais recomendam
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
1 Ocean Blvd
61 moradores locais recomendam
Perfect date night spot!
The best danishes and croissants ever! Stop in for breakfast or lunch and take home some pastries.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Proof Bakery
402 S Croatan Hwy
10 moradores locais recomendam
The best danishes and croissants ever! Stop in for breakfast or lunch and take home some pastries.
Custom made cakes and desserts
19 moradores locais recomendam
Tullio's Bakery
1187 Duck Rd
19 moradores locais recomendam
Custom made cakes and desserts
Go to the Tiki Bar up top, get a Crush and watch the ocean!
69 moradores locais recomendam
Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan Hwy
69 moradores locais recomendam
Go to the Tiki Bar up top, get a Crush and watch the ocean!
The menu offers a wide variety of options. The Creme Brulee Cheesecake is delicious! 😋
Dune Street Rawbar & Grill
The menu offers a wide variety of options. The Creme Brulee Cheesecake is delicious! 😋

Conselho para os viajantes

Transporte

Caution on the highway

We highly recommend that you use the designated crosswalks with stoplights if you are venturing out on foot or bike or turning left in your vehicle!