Local area

This memorial honors the Wright brothers' historic first flight in 1903. Located in Kill Devil Hills, it includes a visitor center with exhibits on their achievements, a replica of their flyer, and the actual location of their first powered flights. Enjoy guided tours, interpretive talks, and panoramic views from the top of the memorial.

Home to the tallest natural sand dunes on the East Coast, Jockey’s Ridge State Park is a must-visit. The park offers activities like hang gliding, kite flying, and hiking, with stunning views of the Roanoke Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The visitor center provides educational exhibits about the park's unique ecosystem, and there’s also a boardwalk for easy exploration.

Grow memories! Fanciful and elaborate gardens were kept to entertain royalty. Our garden was created just for you, featuring Renaissance statues, waterside Elizabethan-gazebo, sunken Elizabethan knot garden, and an ever-changing color palette on ten acres.

Standing tall since 1872, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is a picturesque and iconic beacon on the Outer Banks. Climb the 200 steps to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding marshlands and ocean. The lighthouse is still operational today, guiding ships along the treacherous coast. The nearby visitor center offers historical insights and guided tours of the site.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the remains of England's first attempts at colonization in the New World. Located on Roanoke Island, the site explores the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Colony and includes the reconstructed earthworks of the original fort. Explore exhibits detailing the history of the early English settlers and the interactions with Native Americans.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke is an enduring mystery in American history. This outdoor drama brings the story to life through performances at Waterside Theatre, located near the original site where the settlers vanished. Combining history, culture, and entertainment, the show narrates the tale of the first English settlers who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a perplexing historical puzzle.