The Outer Banks is home to much more than the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast.  Nearby are many great shops, restaurants, and nightlife.  For those who are more adventurous, please see activities below that take advantage of the beautiful ocean, sound, and more! 

The Albemarle Sound provides many great water activities (sailing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, etc.).  Or enjoy hang gliding at Jockey’s Ridge, parasailing, 4 wheel driving in Corolla, and more.  Many excellent cultural and historic family activities nearby! Duck Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills obx resort inn

FISHING:  Oceanside piers and the Albemarle Sound offer many excellent fishing and crabbing locations.  We have fish cleaning facilities on site.  For live view, click: Avalon Fishing Pier

Check out this site for some of the local fishing information http://obxfishing.com/fishinginfo.htm

Outer Banks Motor Lodge recommends the Tackle Factory.com for all your fishing supply needs.

Wright Brothers Memorial:   Is located nearby at Milepost 8, just a quick drive (or bike ride) from the motel.  National Monument and museum.   This is where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered airplane flight, on December 17, 1903.  The Visitor Center has a full-scale replica of original plane, the "Wright Flyer," as well as talks on the history of the Wright Brothers, various information services, and exhibits.  Location: US 158 Bypass, Milepost 8, Kill Devil Hills.   Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm. 

HISTORIC ROANOKE ISLAND 

Located in Manteo, just 12 miles away.  Includes:

Roanoke Island Festival Park:

A 27-acre North Carolina State Site and cultural center, is a celebration of history, education and the arts. The island was a starting point for English Colonization in The New World whose settlers arrived under Sir Walter Raleigh’s sponsorship from 1584-1587.  Adventure museum, art gallery, film theater, Elizabeth II (a replica 16^th century sailing vessel) and more. 

The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

America's oldest outdoor drama, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Green, tells the story of "The Lost Colony," an unsolved historical mystery.  The show is presented nightly, except Sundays, at 8:30 p.m., from early June to late August.  Location: Off Hwy. 64/264, Roanoke Island.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island: See many fish species, including sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, electric eels in all types of habitats. See a replica of the USS Monitor. 

Elizabethan Gardens:

Historic gardens are nearby. Located next to Fort Raleigh, the gardens are a living memorial to Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh's "lost colonists." The gardens feature a sunken floral garden and herb, wildflower and rose gardens that surround priceless pieces of antique statuary.   Location: Off Hwy. 64/264, north end of Roanoke Island.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site:

Free.  A visitor’s center, interpretive programs and nature trail are open to the public at the site of Sir Walter Raleigh’s ill-fated attempts of settlement in 1585.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park   At MP 12.5 in Nags Head.  A 426-acre park with the largest natural sand dune on the East Coast.  Hang gliding, kite flying, hiking all available.  Just 3 miles from the OBX Motor Lodge. 

Calendar of Events: There are many exciting cultural, historic, and family oriented events year round on the Outer Banks.  Click for Events from the Outer Banks Visitor's Bureau.