Kill Devil Hills Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Dune hikers in Jockey's Ridge State Park in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (Bill Russ/courtesy, North Carolina Tourism)
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By Alistair Wearmouth
  • Lounge on Kill Devil Hills Beach, recently named one of the country's 13 most pristine beaches by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
  • Hike a 3.5-mile circuit combining the Sweetgum Swamp and Blueberry Ridge trails in The Nature Conservancy's 1,100-acre Nags Head Woods. The preserve is one of the Mid-Atlantic's last remaining stands of hardwood maritime forest and is the nesting site for more than 50 species of birds, including green herons, red-shouldered hawks, and ruby-throated hummingbirds.
  • Take a turn at sandboarding in Jockey's Ridge State Park, near Nags Head, home of the highest sand dune system this side of the Mississippi. The 420-acre state park opens its dunes to sandboarders October through March; a free permit is required. On a clear day, you can see the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kill Devil Hills from here.
  • Learn to hang glide at Jockey's Ridge State Park with Kitty Hawk Kites, based in Nags Head. The outfitter also offers kiteboarding lessons and guided sea-kayaking tours.
  • Round out your day with a smooth microbrew and some live indie rock at the Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills.

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Hotels

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The Sanderling Resort and Spa

1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949 Map

Distance: 12.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hampton Inn and Suites

333 Audubon Drive
Corolla , NC 27927 Map

Distance: 17.1 mi.
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Clarion Hotel On The Ocean

1601 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Outer Banks Beaches

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One Visitors Center Circle
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Distance: 7.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Outer banks beaches are a 175 mile chain of islands offering an expanse of unspoiled natural... Read More
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Jockey's Ridge State Park

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P.O. Box 592; Carolista Drive
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959

Distance: 31.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

701 West Ocean Acres Drive
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948

Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Kill Devil Hills

Distance (mi.)
Norfolk International Airport 66.8 map
Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field 136.4 map
Raleigh/Durham Airport 174.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kill Devil Hills

Distance (mi.)
Hampton/Williamsburg Newport News/Williamsb Airport 88.9 map
Pitt-Greenville Airport 100.5 map
New Bern Simmons Nott Airport 102.1 map

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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC

Bedrooms: 4
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 12
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Phone, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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