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1. Jockey's Ridge State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Bodie Island Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Jennette's Pier

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4. Full Throttle Speedway

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5. Seaside Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Blue Moon Beach Grill

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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8. Sam & Omie's Restaurant

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9. The Dunes Restaurant

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10. First Flight Adventure Park

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11. Glenn Eure Ghost Fleet Gallery

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12. Nags Head Fishing Pier

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From its beginning back during the 1800’s, Nags Head in the famous Outer Banks of North Carolina has primarily been made up of a few cottage courts, small hotels, and single-family cottages.
  • Today, visitors can still find many historic cottages, predominantly located near Jockey’s Ridge State Park, perhaps the most significant attraction in town with its unmatched views of the town.
  • Nags Head is also full of small family-owned and operated businesses and many restaurants serving some of the freshest seafood in the state.
  • There’s also a thriving art scene, particularly with Gallery Row.

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