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Nags Head Overview

The bony finger of land that separates the Atlantic Ocean from the sounds and estuaries of North Carolina's coast actually begins near the Virginia border. But much of the northern Banks is only accessible by four-wheel-drive, and residents need a permit to access the area from Virginia. Highway 12, which runs the length of the Outer Banks to Ocracoke, begins near the town of Corolla, not so long ago a sleepy little coastal village with little more than a lighthouse and wild horses. Today it's the Corolla of super-size beach "cottages," shops, and roads. And the number of wild horses, alas, is so greatly diminished that they have become an endangered species. Read More

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Hotels

Cypress House Bed & Breakfast

500 N. Virginia Dare Trail
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Map

Distance: 4.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $299

The Sanderling Resort and Spa

1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949 Map

Distance: 18.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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The Outdoors Inn & Outfitters

406 Uppowoc Avenue
Manteo, NC 27954 Map

Distance: 4.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

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

Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Nags Head Woods is considered one of the best remaining examples of a Mid-Atlantic maritime... Read More

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Wright Brothers National Memorial

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1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Distance: 4.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Wright Brothers National Memorial, dedicated in 1932, commemorates the first successful... Read More
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Distance: 4.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest in the nation and famous symbol of North Carolina. The... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Nags Head

Distance (mi.)
Norfolk International Airport 72.7 map
Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field 142.1 map
Raleigh/Durham Airport 177.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Nags Head

Distance (mi.)
Hampton/Williamsburg Newport News/Williamsb Airport 94.8 map
New Bern Simmons Nott Airport 101.2 map
Pitt-Greenville Airport 102.1 map

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Nags Head Vacation Rentals

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RenaissanceOBX - family fun or corporate retreats, RenaissanceOBX

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8.5
Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Freezer, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Refrigerator
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Beautiful beach house in the heart of Nags Head!

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 13
Amenities: Hot Tub, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Pool Table, Swimming Pool
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from: $157

Nags Head Beach House - Awesome Location!

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, VCR

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