Travel Lens
Windswept beaches, aviation history and giant sand dunes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Also called Avalon Fishing Pier, this wooden pier juts into the Atlantic. Cast a line or walk out at sunset for sweeping views of the coast.
Sheltered from Atlantic swells inside Albemarle Sound, the bay is a calm spot for kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing and boat trips.
Long stretches of fine white sand, lifeguarded swimming areas and seldom-crowded shores make this an easy place to unwind.
Local charters run half-day and full-day trips, with tuna and marlin in summer and mahi-mahi and red drum in fall.
Stand where the brothers first flew. See the replica hangar, the granite monument on Kill Devil Hill and the visitor center exhibits.
Less than 30 minutes away, this undisturbed coastal refuge draws migrating birds, turtles and other wildlife, and photographers.
Hike the tallest living sand dune in the eastern US, less than 20 minutes away. Bring water, as the park has no amenities.
Kite flyers fill the windy shores with colorful kites at the region’s annual festivals, and visitors are welcome to join in.
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