Top Things to do in Outer Banks
Top Hotels in Outer Banks
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 2. Sanderling Resort
- 3. Sea Ranch Resort
- 4. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
- 5. The Island Motel
- 6. Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
- 7. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
- 8. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
- 9. Shutters On the Banks
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
Things to do in Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast: The Best Classes & Workshops
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a 100-mile stretch of barrier islands dotted with pristine beaches, quaint towns and historic sites.
If you love swimming, kayaking, or surfing, be sure to visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. To really experience local culture, explore each coastal village and sample as much food as you can along the way. (Pro tip: Try the catch of the day.) If you’re looking for a history lesson, check out Roanoke Island or the Wright Brothers National Memorial. And of course, no day is complete without watching the sunset from Jockey’s Ridge.
Restaurants in Outer Banks
1. Corolla Light Tennis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Corolla Light Tennis offers year-round tennis programming at the Corolla Light Resort. Our teaching pros excel at working with beginners to the very advanced players. Private lessons and clinics are open to the public.
2. Banks Surf Supply
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Surfboard sales, rentals, and lessons. Features locally made surfboards, clothing, jewelry, and much more.
3. UltraFlight OBX
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Experience the beauty of the Outer Banks from the air as you have never seen it before with UltraFlight OBX. Our ‘trike’ is an open air, motorized hang glider providing unobstructed 360-degree aerial views unrivaled by other aircraft. Learn to fly a 2-seater trike with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor as you enjoy phenomenal aerial views of marine life and North Carolina's barrier islands.
4. OBX Photo Workshops
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dan Beauvais and Dan Waters take turns teaching weekly Sunrise and Sunset Photo Workshops on the Outer Banks from Easter through Thanksgiving.We will be holding three different workshops:■Avalon Pier Sunrise Workshop on Tuesday mornings before the sun rises.■Jockeys Ridge state Park Thursday evenings as the sun sets.■Wanchese Harbor Sunrise Workshop on Thursday mornings.■Or Manteo Waterfront Sunrise Workshop also on Thursday mornings.See our website for details.
5. Outer Banks Paddleboard
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We are a stand up paddleboard ("SUP") outfitter offering privately guided stand up paddle board tours, lessons, and rentals serving the Outer Banks from Duck, North Carolina. We provide lessons and tours from Corolla to Hatteras, ans also on Roanoke Island. We also book surf lessons and rentals through our exclusive partners!
6. Local Color - Painting Parties & Fine Art
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Uncork your inner artist in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! Our resident artist Meghan Sadler will guide you through creating your own acrylic painting on canvas. You can choose your own colors, so don't be afraid to get creative! Feel free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink while you paint, and yes, you can BYOB :) All ages welcome!
7. Hang 12 Art Gallery & Classes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Wine & Paint the Outer Banks Tuesday , Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm Spend your evening painting your own custom art with Outer Banks Local Artist Brad Price. Come follow me through a painting in a fun open studio environment, and feel free to bring something to drink! BYOB All art supplies included 45.00
8. Studio 12
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Studio 12 is a fun place for kids and kids at heart. Bring in the whole family for some artsy fun. Grab a latte or all fruit smoothie from the coffee bar and then create your own mosaic, paint some pottery or make some glass fusion. Browse our gallery to find unique gifts made by local OBX artists as well as owners Carolyn and Gary Schena. Studio 12 is fun for all ages!
Reviewed By 251cathrync
So much to choose from for families to do and everyone had a blast. We painted animals and bowls and also did a mosaic. The staff is friendly and helpful and it's a nice relaxed atmosphere. We noticed we were not the only table of painters happily singing along to the music they played. The studio is bright and colourful and fun to look at all the artwork, both samples of painted pottery and art from local artists. Lots of art for the walls, as well as beautiful jewellery. They also have lotion and soaps and fun gifts for the kids. Loved that we could purchase a coffee and smoothies at the shop next door. Will come again!!
9. Deja New
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Deja New! is an energetic, creative space hosting 10+ art classes in studio weekly and selling fun furniture plus other unique finds! Owner Donna Hollowell is an Art Enabler, inspiring joyful creations in both Mixed Media Art and Art Journaling Classes. You do not have to be an artist already - we will help you uncover the unknown artist inside. Classes average 2 hours or just shop with us.
Reviewed By WeekendWalker0891 - Ontario, Canada
We booked ahead while home in Canada and upon arriving to Kittyhawk for vacation confirmed our booking and enjoyed a visit to Donna’s studio for a few hours of creativity!, We had so much fun and wished we had the time for a return visit during our stay. I highly recommend this for any level of artistic ability and is a great activity to include in your itinerary during a visit to Kittyhawk or any part of OBX! We were a group of 4 each of working at our own pace and some guidance from Donna along the way step by step ensured our masterpieces turned out spectacular ????
10. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
The largest hang gliding school in the world! Located at Jockey's Ridge State Park, Kitty Hawk Kites has taught well over 300,000 people how to hang glide since the school was founded in 1974 by pioneer hang glider John Harris.
Reviewed By Sirius57 - New York City, United States
Highly recommended - our family had a wonderful time. Beautiful park and sand dunes, fantastic staff and so much fun for kids and adults! We did a beginner lesson with kids - Bobby was wonderful and funny teaching ground school; Wolf and Megan were patient and really fun instructors. We will be back :)
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