Heather’s OBX Guidebook

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Heather’s OBX Guidebook

Food scene

Be prepared to wait to be seated for dinner at most restaurants. Wait times are often 1-2 hours during the summer.
Located in a historic diner. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings are the best on the beach
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The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Located in a historic diner. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings are the best on the beach
Some of the freshest seafood around in original dishes (open until 5pm). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
55 moradores locais recomendam
Greentails Seafood Market And Kitchen
3022 S Croatan Hwy
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Some of the freshest seafood around in original dishes (open until 5pm). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
Caribbean inspired food with a laid back surfer vibe. The Bajan Burger is a family fave!
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Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Caribbean inspired food with a laid back surfer vibe. The Bajan Burger is a family fave!
Everything’s good especially the blackened fish tacos (best fish tacos on the beach according to many including me 😊)
159 moradores locais recomendam
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan Hwy
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Everything’s good especially the blackened fish tacos (best fish tacos on the beach according to many including me 😊)
Have a drink & a bite on the deck of a fishing pier. The food isn’t anything special but the view is! Often there’s live music
150 moradores locais recomendam
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd
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Have a drink & a bite on the deck of a fishing pier. The food isn’t anything special but the view is! Often there’s live music
The first windpowered brewery in America with tasty brews and food. We love the backyard which has outdoor dining, a boat shaped playground, cornhole, stage for live music and a bar
227 moradores locais recomendam
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan Hwy
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The first windpowered brewery in America with tasty brews and food. We love the backyard which has outdoor dining, a boat shaped playground, cornhole, stage for live music and a bar
The tacos, the poke, the woo fries 🤤
34 moradores locais recomendam
Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan Hwy
34 moradores locais recomendam
The tacos, the poke, the woo fries 🤤
Delicious fresh pressed juices, smoothies and vegan lunch options!
Shine On Juicery
Delicious fresh pressed juices, smoothies and vegan lunch options!
Super hearty and delicious deli sandwiches owned and operated by the sweetest family (open until 6pm). The location on the map is incorrect. It has moved to Kill Devil Hills.
53 moradores locais recomendam
Country Deli
1900 S Croatan Hwy
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Super hearty and delicious deli sandwiches owned and operated by the sweetest family (open until 6pm). The location on the map is incorrect. It has moved to Kill Devil Hills.
Yummy sandwiches & smoothies & a great selection of beer (lunch only). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
88 moradores locais recomendam
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan Hwy
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Yummy sandwiches & smoothies & a great selection of beer (lunch only). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
Delish breakfast and lunch with lots of healthy options, plus smoothies and juices. Indoor and outdoor dining directly on the water
23 moradores locais recomendam
Freshfit Cafe
7531 S Virginia Dare Trail
23 moradores locais recomendam
Delish breakfast and lunch with lots of healthy options, plus smoothies and juices. Indoor and outdoor dining directly on the water
Famous for their dolphin boat and milkshakes since 1977. Outdoor dining only.
89 moradores locais recomendam
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare Trail
89 moradores locais recomendam
Famous for their dolphin boat and milkshakes since 1977. Outdoor dining only.
Located on the oceanfront in an old life saving station. The fisherman’s risotto, daily seafood specials and wood-fired pizzas are great
184 moradores locais recomendam
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare Trail
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Located on the oceanfront in an old life saving station. The fisherman’s risotto, daily seafood specials and wood-fired pizzas are great

Sightseeing

The largest natural sand dune on the east coast with great kite flying & hang gliding. Fantastic place to watch the sunset! Walk or ride bikes to our neighborhood access around the corner.
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Parque Estadual Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista Dr
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The largest natural sand dune on the east coast with great kite flying & hang gliding. Fantastic place to watch the sunset! Walk or ride bikes to our neighborhood access around the corner.
Visit the site of the world’s first successful motorized airplane flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur & Orville Wright
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan Hwy
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Visit the site of the world’s first successful motorized airplane flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur & Orville Wright
Location of Roanoke Colony (aka The Lost Colony) - the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & home to the first English child born in the New World.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Dr
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Location of Roanoke Colony (aka The Lost Colony) - the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & home to the first English child born in the New World.
Outdoor play about the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & was home to the first English child born in the New World.
193 moradores locais recomendam
A Colônia Perdida
1409 National Park Dr
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Outdoor play about the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & was home to the first English child born in the New World.
World class aquarium with the Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. Perfect for a rainy day or if you've had too much sun.
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Aquário de Carolina do Norte na Ilha Roanoke
374 Airport Rd
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World class aquarium with the Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. Perfect for a rainy day or if you've had too much sun.
This is the closest lighthouse, but there is also Cape Hatteras, Currituck, Ocracoke and Roanoke Marshes. Some are open for climbing, while others are not.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd
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This is the closest lighthouse, but there is also Cape Hatteras, Currituck, Ocracoke and Roanoke Marshes. Some are open for climbing, while others are not.
This company guarantees dolphin sightings. Other companies provide dolphin tours as well.
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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Watch
400 Queen Elizabeth Ave
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This company guarantees dolphin sightings. Other companies provide dolphin tours as well.
The oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks, rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Isabel to stretch 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky you could see whales, dolphins, schools of sting rays and a lot sea life at the end of the pier. The other fishing piers are Nags Head, Avalon, Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk.
215 moradores locais recomendam
Píer de Jennette
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail
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The oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks, rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Isabel to stretch 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky you could see whales, dolphins, schools of sting rays and a lot sea life at the end of the pier. The other fishing piers are Nags Head, Avalon, Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk.
If you have a full free day, take the ferry to Ocracoke, an old fishing village known for its pristine beaches, unique local art shops & restaurants and the nearly extinct Hoi Toider dialect
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Ocracoke Island
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If you have a full free day, take the ferry to Ocracoke, an old fishing village known for its pristine beaches, unique local art shops & restaurants and the nearly extinct Hoi Toider dialect

Beach Accesses

Public beach accesses line the beach from Kitty Hawk to Nags Head. This website lists all the beach accesses by town and the amenities they have, ie: lifeguard, bathrooms, parking, etc. obxbeachaccess dot com
Hollowell St is the closest public beach access. There is a bike path & crosswalk if you walk or bike from the house and there is parking if you drive.
Hollowell St Beach Access
Hollowell St is the closest public beach access. There is a bike path & crosswalk if you walk or bike from the house and there is parking if you drive.
Beach access on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Parking & bathrooms
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Coquina Beach
28 moradores locais recomendam
Beach access on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Parking & bathrooms

Ice Cream

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The Spot
2805 S Croatan Hwy
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Fill your own bowl with unique frozen yogurt flavors and toppings. Make sure to leave money in the ceiling which will be donated to Surfing for Autism
125 moradores locais recomendam
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare Trail
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Fill your own bowl with unique frozen yogurt flavors and toppings. Make sure to leave money in the ceiling which will be donated to Surfing for Autism
Order the Wicked Waffle (frozen custard sandwiched between 2 hot waffles) if you dare. Excellent burgers and beach fries as well.
53 moradores locais recomendam
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan Hwy
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Order the Wicked Waffle (frozen custard sandwiched between 2 hot waffles) if you dare. Excellent burgers and beach fries as well.
Wild shaved ice and dippin dots creations
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Booty Treats Ice Cream and Shave Ice
2600 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Wild shaved ice and dippin dots creations
Great for an after beach bite or ice cream. Biking Distance from the Suite Sweet and very close to the beach access closest to us.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Snow Bird Burgers & Cones
3532 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Great for an after beach bite or ice cream. Biking Distance from the Suite Sweet and very close to the beach access closest to us.

Coffee

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Front Porch Cafe-Nags Head
2515 S Croatan Hwy
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga St
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Morning View Coffee House
2707 S Croatan Hwy
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Farmer's Markets

Thursdays 10am-1pm | Biking Distance
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Parque Dowdy
3005 S Croatan Hwy
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Thursdays 10am-1pm | Biking Distance
Saturdays in Wanchese | 8am-12pm May-Sept | 9am-12pm Oct-Thanksgiving
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Secotan Market
2868 NC-345
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Saturdays in Wanchese | 8am-12pm May-Sept | 9am-12pm Oct-Thanksgiving
Saturdays 9am-1pm | On the waterfront in downtown Manteo
Waterfront Boardwalk
207 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Saturdays 9am-1pm | On the waterfront in downtown Manteo
The Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan Hwy
Tuesdays 10am-2pm at Aviation Park in KDH
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Aviation skatepark
103 Veterans Dr
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Tuesdays 10am-2pm at Aviation Park in KDH

Shopping

Lots of great art from repurposed materials
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seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Lots of great art from repurposed materials
Herbal Apothecary, Fair Trade/Local Market & Intimate Listening Room
Hi-Vibe Holistics
Herbal Apothecary, Fair Trade/Local Market & Intimate Listening Room
An artist operated gallery featuring works of local artists
14 moradores locais recomendam
KDH Co-Op Gallery
502 S Croatan Hwy
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An artist operated gallery featuring works of local artists
An eclectic boutique of vintage & new that supports fair trade, locally made & low impact goods. The sweet shop serves ice cream, banging milk shakes, vegan smoothies & acai bowls.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan Hwy
54 moradores locais recomendam
An eclectic boutique of vintage & new that supports fair trade, locally made & low impact goods. The sweet shop serves ice cream, banging milk shakes, vegan smoothies & acai bowls.
Swell Ceramics
2910 South Croatan Highway
134 moradores locais recomendam
Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan Hwy
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