OUTER BANKS VACATION RENTALS, NORTH CAROLINA |
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Sights and Attractions in Outer Banks |
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| Outer Banks lures every visitor with its endless array of sights and attractions. Unique to the region are its lighthouses, each with a distinct history and architecture. The area offers some unique nature parks, state parks and wildlife refuge as well. Of course, once you are at Outer Banks, you can't think of leaving this place without visiting Wright Brothers National Memorial, which is a memorial to the first flight of Wright brothers. |
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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Alligator River Wildlife Refuge
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| Wright Brothers National Memorial |
| Wright Brothers National Memorial stands as a tribute to of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first 12 seconds flight, about a century ago. The National Park Service maintains this 60 feet tall structure. Other highlights include full-sized models of their 1902 glider and 1903 flyer, replicas of their camp, workshop and hangar and various exhibits and programs. There’s an entrance fee of $3.00 per person. Admission for individuals 16 and under is free. The park is open 9 AM – 6 PM in the summer and 9 AM – 5 PM the rest of the year. |
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| Elizabethan Gardens |
| The Elizabethan-style garden was designed as a tribute to the lost colonists of Roanoke Island. The mid-20th century recreation of a16th century manicured garden displays local plants combined with colorful blossoms and renaissance sculpture. Gifts and plants shops are also available inside. The gardens are open year-round. In fall, winter and spring the hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, but extended hours, until 8 PM, begin in June and continue through Labor Day. Admission fees include adults - $6.00, seniors (62 and over) - $5.00, students (6 - 18) - $4.00, and children 5 and under are free. |
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| Roanoke Island Festival Park |
| The 27-acre park happens to be the site commemorating the birth of English-speaking America. Home to the Elizabeth II ship, the Roanoke Adventure Museum covers 400 years of Outer Banks history. You can enjoy ship tours, films, interactive exhibits, living history programs, arts shows, drama, dance, musical concerts and the famous boardwalks through the natural marshes. Open daily from mid-February through December 31, park hours vary according to seasons. Admission fees for adults - $8.00, students - $5.00, and children 5 and younger - no charge. Fees are honored for 2 consecutive days. Contact the park’s visitor center for specific information about daily activities. |
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| Fort Raleigh National Historic Site |
| The 513-acres site conserves the famous locations and portions of England’s first attempts at settlement in the New World. The Park’s visitor center offers a museum, bookstore and a video film relating to England’s colonization efforts. Waterside Theatre, bookstore and a nature trail are also housed in the park. It opens daily 9 AM – 5 PM from September through May, and daily 9 AM – 8 PM from June through August. Entrance is free. |
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| Bodie Island Lighthouse |
| Completed in 1872, the 150 feet high Bodie Island Lighthouse is located off NC Route 12, south of Nags Head and is not open to public; however, the keeper’s quarters serve as a visitor center. There is no admission fee. |
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| Cape Hatteras Lighthouse |
| Built in 1870, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is 208 feet high. There are 268 steps to the top to the USA’s tallest beacon. Painted with black and white spirals, its light can be seen for 20 miles. Situated in Buxton, this lighthouse and the Museum of the Sea are open for the public, including children. If weather permits, it’s open for climbing from Good Friday to Columbus Day. Lighthouse fees per day includes $6.00 - adults, $3.00 - child (12 and under,) and $3.00 – seniors (62 and older). |
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| Currituck Beach Lighthouse |
| The natural red-bricked, Currituck Beach Lighthouse began service in 1875. You can climb the 158 feet high tower using its 214 steps. Open Easter through Thanksgiving Day from 10 AM to 6 PM. For restoration and maintenance of the lighthouse, a fee of $6.00 is charged for adults, while children 7 and under are admitted free. |
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| North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island |
| Get a glimpse of the aquatic life of the coastal Banks as you journey through the fresh waters at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Come close to fish, otters, snakes and alligators at the aquarium or see sharks dive in the state’s largest ocean tank. Special programs are conducted daily and there is a gift shop and waterfront picnic area, as well. The aquarium is open daily all round the year, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission charges are $8.00 – adults, $5.00 - students (6 - 18), and children 5 and under - free. Groups of 10 or more enjoy discounted rates: $6.00 – adults and $3.75 – students. |
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| Jockey's Ridge State Park |
| With over a million visitors each year, the 426-acre Jockey’s Ridge State Park houses the tallest sand dune on the East Coast. You can find year-round entertainment here, including hang gliding, kite flying, hiking, a visitor's center, a museum, picnic facilities, lectures and activity programs for all ages. Also, a handicapped accessible boardwalk with an overlook and sound side access with parking are available. There is no admission fee. The park opens daily at 8 AM and closing hours vary according to season. |
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| Alligator River Wildlife Refuge |
| The 150,000 acres of wetland territory, Alligator River Wildlife Refuge offers 13 miles of marked canoe and kayak trails, a 5-mile wildlife drive and 2 ½ -mile nature trail. The refuge is a habitat for a variety of waterfowl, alligators, black bears and red wolves, and also Atlantic white cedar, bald cypress, and abundant wildflowers and shrubs. Facilities include observation platforms and a fishing dock, which is handicapped accessible. The refuge is open daily during daylight hours. Admission is free however; there is a fee for the guided canoe tour. |
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