Our favorite things to do:
Eat out:
Below are some of our
favorite restaurants (from North to South)
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Duck. Our Favorite: Duck Deli (252) 261-3354
owned by the same folks for over 20 years.
If you're looking for a fine dining experience try
the Left Bank at the Sanderling
http://www.thesanderling.com/dining/left-bank/.
Also, The Blue Point
http://www.goodfoodgoodwine.com/
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Southern Shores -
Our Favorites: Cosmo's Pizza by the Safeway.
Fresh donuts made fresh at Duck Donuts in Kitty Hawk
across the street from the Hilton
www.DuckDonuts.com.
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Kitty Hawk
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Our Favorites: Happy Hour (10
cent shrimp and 25 cent wings) at Hurricane Mo's (E.
Kitty Hawk Road, just off the Beach Road, MP 4,
Kitty Hawk (252) 255-0215, 3 - 5 in the summer, 3 -
6 at other times of the year). La Fogata, MP 4
(252) 441-4179.
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Kill Devil Hills
Our Favorites: Henry's family restaurant for
breakfast MP 5.5, Mama Kwans for lunch
www.mamakwans.com,
JK's
www.jksfoods.com, Saltwater's Grill (1216 S
Virginia Dare Trail), Five Guys Burgers & Fries, MP
9 (252) 255-0006
www.fiveguys.com.
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Nags Head.
Our Favorites: Nags Head: Owens' Restaurant
www.owensrestaurant.com, Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
www.lonecedarcafe.com,
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Ocracoke Island - Howard's Pub
http://www.howardspub.com
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Golfing
in and near the Outer Banks
There are six courses within 15 miles of the Dolphin Inn and there are nine courses within a 20 miles.
We’ve tried to capture the pertinent information from the
Golf Courses’ websites and added the distances for your
benefit. We’ve also split them into Outer Banks vs.
Mainland Golf Courses and sorted them by distance to the
Dolphin Inn.
Golf on the Outer Banks
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Duck Woods Country Club - An excellent golf
course, the Duck Woods Country Club, is located
just a few minute drive from the Dolphin Inn.
The Duck Woods Country Club is a private,
membership organization. In 2005 they completed
their new club house. Some public golf play is
permitted with fees for greens and cart use.
Try to reserve your tee time at least 10 days in
advance. Distance 1.28 miles (12 North, Left on
East Dogwood, Left on South Dogwood). 50 S.
Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949. (252)
261-2744.
http://www.duckwoodscc.com.
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Sea Scape Golf Links -
Located one block from the ocean in beautiful
Kitty Hawk, Sea Scape Golf Links truly
represents the diverse nature of the Outer
Banks.
http://www.seascapegolf.com/
(252) 261-2158. 300 Eckner Street, Kitty Hawk,
NC 27949. Distance: 3.9 miles South (South on Rt
12, South on 158)
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The Currituck Club - At The Currituck Club, Rees
Jones has brought to life his philosophy of golf
course design - to create an environment for the
game of golf that is challenging, fair and
aesthetically pleasing, using as his canvas the
type of land where golf began.
Distance 12.9 miles North on Route 12. 620
Currituck Clubhouse Drive, Corolla, NC 27927.
(252) 453-9400.
http://www.thecurrituckgolfclub.com/
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Nags Head Golf Links - At Nags Head Golf Links,
you'll discover a true Scottish links style
championship course nestled into the natural,
windswept environment of the Outer Banks. Where
sand dunes, wild sea grasses and rugged
coastline create holes that Golf Digest calls
"Among the most beautiful in the eastern United
States." Distance 16 miles
(South on Rt 12, South on 158).
5615 S. Seachase Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959.
(252) 441-8073. http://www.nagsheadgolflinks.com/
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Ocean Edge Golf Course - Public, nine-hole
executive course that also permits 18-hole play.
Ocean Edge is open all year. This 1,400-yard,
par 30 Hatteras Island course covers 23 acres of
dunes. - Distance: 71 miles (2 hour drive) NC
12, Frisco, Hatteras Island. (252) 995-4100
Golf nearby on the mainland (generally less expensive and
most are easy to get to)
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Holly Ridge Golf Course - Holly Ridge is under
the management of Wright Flight Golf, including
PGA professional Danny Miller. The front nine
winds through a peaceful forest of native trees
and picturesque ponds, while the more open back
nine are affected by winds. Distance: 10
miles.
8818 Caratoke Hwy
(Rt 158), Harbinger, NC, 27941. (252) 491-2893
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Kilmarlic Golf Club – Sits among 605 acres of
maritime forest and sprawling wetlands. 12.5
miles North on 158 (i.e. on the Mainland).
(252) 491-4220.
http://www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com/
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The Pointe Golf Club - The Pointe Golf Club is
recognized as one of the most player-friendly
golf courses on the Outer Banks and a "must
play" on any Outer Banks vacation. Groomed for
the pro but available to the public. Distance
12.5 miles North on 158 (i.e. on the Mainland).
308 Pointe Golf Club Dr,
Powells Point, NC 27966. (252) 491-8388.
http://www.thepointegolfclub.com/
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The Carolina Club - The Carolina Club is one of
the "Locals' Choice" for great golf on the Outer
Banks. Groomed for the pro but available to the
public, this magnificent 7,000 yard, par 72
championship golf course may well be the
highlight of your stay on the Outer Banks.
Distance 20.2 miles North on 158 (i.e. on the
Mainland). 127 Carolina Club Dr, Grandy, NC
27939. (252) 453-3588.
http://www.thecarolinaclub.com/
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Goose Creek Golf & Country Club – Distance 19.32
miles. 6562 Caratoke Hwy (Rt 158), Grandy, NC
27939. (800) 443-4008 or (252) 453-4008.
www.outerbanksgolfgoosecreek.com
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The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation -
This masterpiece on the shores of Albemarle
Sound in historic Hertford, North Carolina
features plush fairways and immaculate greens
that run along age-old marshes and through
cypress groves draped in Spanish Moss. Distance
75 miles (2 hour drive). 101 Club House Dr
Hertford, NC 27944. (252) 426-5555 or
1-800-535-0704.
http://www.albemarleplantation.com/golf.html
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Innsbrook Golf and Boating Community.
Distance 90 miles (2 hour drive). 1040
Sutton Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957. (252)
482-5065.
http://www.innsbrookgolfandboat.com
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Kayak or watch the sunset on
the Sound
We
have purchased the green parking pass which allows you
to park in areas designated as Southern Shores Civic
Association Parking. These include the three marinas on
the sound, the Sea Oats playground, and several parking
spots near the beach. You can go to our favorite marina
spot by making a left from the driveway. Turn left at
the first traffic light onto East Dogwood Trail. Turn
left at the T onto North Dogwood Trail. The first
entrance to the marina is within a few hundred feet on
the right. Look for a marina symbol on the sign. To
get to the other side of the marina, continue on North
Dogwood Trail and then make a right on Sassafras Lane
(the first street after crossing the canal). Then bear
right on the dirt road when you get to the circle at the
end of the street. Both of these locations have some
nice views of the sound and are a great place to watch
the sunset or enjoy the picnic tables. The sound is
also a fun place for kids. It remains shallow far out
into the sound and there are no waves.
You
can rent a kayak or two, launch directly into the sound
from behind the rental location and then kayak 2.5 miles
to the marina. The marina has a boat launch facility
and the green SSCA parking pass allows you to park there
without being towed. Take your cell phone in a
waterproof pouch, water, sunscreen, and a decent map.
If you get to the causeway bridge, you've gone 2.5 miles
too far. We recommend driving to the Marina before
setting out so that you know what you are shooting for.
When you are kayaking south it is directly due East
(i.e., to the left of) the Peninsula.
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Go Deep Sea Fishing
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Plan a day trip to Manteo
and the fishing village in Wanchese on
Roanoke Island
http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/tourism/roanoke.htm
Visit an authentic working fishing village in Wanchese (pronounced Wancheese)
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At the main wharf (not the
Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park) you can find the
Wanchese Fish Company at 4683 Mill Landing Road,
Wanchese, NC 27981, (252) 473-5001.
Their retail store is located next door at
http://captmalcs.com/
(252) 473-5525.
They also own the adjacent
Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant,
http://www.fishermanswharfobx.com/
(252) 473-6004
- Just before you get to the main wharf on your left is Gray Beard's Fish at 4315 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, (252) 475-9888
- The Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park it is not as bad as it sounds and has another good fresh seafood option, O'Neal's Sea Harvest, Inc. is a family owned and operated business offering both fresh and frozen seafood to wholesale and retail customers. O'Neal's is located at 622 Harbor Rd., Wanchese, NC 27981, (252) 473-4535.
http://www.onealsseaharvest.com/
- If you're a beachcomber, you may enjoy visiting Stetson's Shells at 3763 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese NC 27981. (252) 473-2976. They have a wholesale business but their retail store is next door. Our kids loved looking through the great range of shells.
http://www.stetsonseashells.com/
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Spend a morning in Corolla:
- Tour the house and grounds of the
Whalehead Club in Corolla (252) 453-9040
http://www.whaleheadclub.com
- Climb to the top of the Currituck
lighthouse (the last time we checked, your children must
be 42” tall. Call to confirm this.)
www.currituckbeachlight.com or
(252) 453-4939
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Visit the US Corps of
Engineers Field Research Facility in Duck
The Field Research Facility (FRF) is an internationally recognized coastal observatory. Instruments at the facility constantly record the changing waves, winds, tides, and currents. Central to the facility is a 560m(1840 ft) long pier and specialized vehicles.
Located North of Duck on Hwy. 12, the entrance gate is open between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
Admission is free. Sixty-minute walking tours are offered mid-June through mid-August at 10 a.m. Monday - Friday.
(252) 261-6840 ext. 401
http://frf.usace.army.mil/frf.shtml
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Visit the Sanderling Spa
The Sanderling
Spa is open from 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday through Saturday
and 9:00am - 6:00pm on Sundays. We recommend that you
make your reservation at the Sanderling Spa as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. Please
mention the Dolphin Inn when you make your reservation.
http://www.thesanderling.com/spa.aspx
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Take a day trip to Ocracoke
Island
- On the drive down to the ferry, enjoy the
Cape Hattaras National Seashore which extends more than
70 miles from South Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet, and boasts the
first National Seashore, lighthouses and lifesaving
stations
http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/tourism/hatter.htm
- Take the free 40 minute car ferry across
to Ocracoke Island 1-800-BY-FERRY
http://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/
- Shop and walk around Ocracoke, a charming
fishing village and tourist retreat.
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Take a morning to visit the
Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk
- Continue your day with a picnic to at nearby Jockey’s ridge where you can go
hiking, dune climbing, dune sledding (bring a strong trash bag or inflatable
tube, and wind sailing at Jockey’s Ridge. www.jockeysridgestatepark.com
- Finish off the afternoon shopping across
the street at Kitty Hawk Kites—toys for kids of all
ages. For the more adventurous, try hang gliding
lessons, kite boarding, kayaking, jet boating, etc. via
Kitty Hawk Kites.
http://www.kittyhawk.com.
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Kids getting restless?
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Movie
Night at the Multiplex
Visit the 10 screen multiplex to see
the latest movies at the R/C Movie Theaters, 1803 N.
Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills (252) 441-5630
http://www.rctheatres.com/loc_killdevilhills.asp
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Go Bowling
The only bowling alley in the Outer Banks is
the Nags Head Bowling Center is at MP 10, (252) 441-7077
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Visit a nearby Vineyard
Guided tours in season, self-guided off season.
The tasting room is in the nearby Cotton Gin in
Jarvisburg, NC. (252) 491-2387
http://www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/
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Still need more?
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Fly to and From the Outer
Banks
- Fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF) on a commercial
flight. The Norfolk airport is 90 miles from the Outer Banks. The
airport is served by American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United Express and US Airways. http://www.norfolkairport.com/
- To fly closer to the Outer Banks, try the Linear Air charter service.
Call 1-877-254-6327. http://www.linearair.com/obx
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Worship services
- Duck United Methodist Church, Duck
Village 261-1525
- All Saints Episcopal, 40 Pintail Tr. (off
S. Dogwood) 441-6674
- First Baptist Church of Kitty Hawk, MP 4,
US 158 261-3516
- Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 301 W.
Kitty Hawk Rd. 261-1168
- Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, 803 W.
Kitty Hawk Rd. 261-2062
- Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, MP 4.5
261-2801
For a complete list see:
http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/newsinfo/church.htm
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Outer Banks Web Cams
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Field Research Facility (Duck)
Webcam -
North,
NNE,
NE,
East,
SE,
SSE, and
South
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Avalon Fishing Pier Webcam -
http://www.avalonpier.com/piercam.html
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Nags Head Fishing Pier Webcam -
http://www.nagsheadpier.com/piercam.htm
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Jockey's Ridge Statepark Webcam -
http://www.jockeysridgestatepark.com/webcam.html
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Webcam -
http://www.nps.gov/archive/caha/livecam.htm,
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WITNTV Hatteras Webcam -
http://www.witntv.com/cams/misc/7470592.html
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Town of Nags Head
Webcam -
East,
New East Cam,
West, and
Bigger West Image
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Teach's Lair Marina (Hatteras Island) Webcam -
http://www.teachslair.com/webcam.htm
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SurfLine Surf Report / Webcam -
Kill Devil Hills,
Nags Head,
Hatteras, and
Frisco Pier
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Friends of
the Dolphin Inn
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