Nags Head - A Perfect Oceanside Getaway That Is Rich In History

Nags Head has grown into a summer resort area andRight down the road (from Nags Head) is the town
has some of the best beach recreation on the Northof Kill Devil Hills. You can easily spend a good half day
Carolina Coast. The name of the town has manyhere, without seeing all the sights. This town became
tales associated with it. The most popular is thefamous when the Wright Brothers made history
story that pirates would tie lanterns to the necks ofwhen they flew the first airplane here in 1903. The
their horses or nags, and walk them on the beach atWright Brothers National Memorial is made of granite,
night. The ship captains, thinking this was a saferises 61 feet into the air and is the focal point of this
opportunity to rob the ships. This is a far cry fromtown. A 314-acre national park honors this
Nags Head's attraction today. Once a remote area,momentous event with a flight museum and an
Nags Head now has accomodations ranging fromairstrip. Take one of the air tours of the Outer Banks.
classic, old timey cottages to oceanfront vacationIts a spectacular, and exciting way to get a bird's
homes. Other options include cozy cottages, quainteye view of these islands.
bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels.The Visitor's Center, is a gorgeous glass covered
Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, thestructure that showcases a replica of that simple
area is well suited for virtually any type of vacationcanvas-covered 605-pound doubled-winged plane,
plans. Nags Head has a reputation as a top notchwhich Orville Wright flew on that history-making day.
recreational destination. Watersports and fishingLooking at it today, it's hard to imagine that it could
related activities abound. Let's not forget the worldeven get off the ground.
renowned Oregon Fishing Inlet. This area is home toA popular attraction for kids and adults alike, is kite
some of the top world-class deep sea fishing. There'sflying. One of the reasons the Wright Brtothers
always the poular amuesment parks with miniaturepicked this area was because it is so windy. This
golf, waterslides, and go-karts.makes for consistently soaring kite flying. The Park
The world's tallest sand dune on the east coast callsService supplies simple box kites and 20 feet of
Nags Head it's home. Jockey's Ridge is approximatelystring. It's normal to see dozens of kids and adults
100 feet tall. Feeling adventurous? Jockey's Ridge is(acting like kids) laughing and with huge smiles on
the ideal place to hang glide. Or if you want to chilltheir faces, with their own flying contraptions in a
out, you can walk the beach, watch the sunrise, orpleasant five mile an hour breeze. When you visit, be
enjoy a breathtaking sunset, or just explore thesure to make time for touring the various museum
numerous nature trails.exhibits. You can even attend a ranger conducted
There's tons of opportunities to pick up souveniersprogram, take a tour of the reconstructed camp
along the way. There are outlet stores, an indoor mallbuildings and the first flight trail area, and climb up Kill
and many local specialty shops. No vacation would beDevil Hill to view the memorial pylon.
complete without checking out the local restaurants.Located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Nags
There are many locally owned restaurants as well asHead and Kill Devil Hills offers residents and visitors
all of the national chain restaurants. The selection ofalike, a unique and relaxing environment with plenty
food is excellent. From chicken fingers to filet mignon.of fascinating, and fun things to see and do
Make sure to try the seafood, since much of it isyear-round.
locally caught, and therefore, extremely fresh!