Jockey's Ridge State Park

“Check out the birthplace of aviation at the location of the first flight made by the Wright Brothers! Beautiful monument and small museums to learn about the history of the remarkable determination and engineering to create the first airplane. ”

“Craft beers from a wind-powered brewery, upscale pub fare & live music in nautical-themed digs.”

“ The shark tank with live divers is a must see. Hands on tanks with sea stars and stingrays is sweet not to mention the sea turtle rescue tanks with techs that discuss their care and rehab.”

“This is the first of three lighthouses that you can see in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Built in 1872, this lighthouse is close enough to visit if you are short on time. Bodie Island, (pronounced Body), is just before the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and no longer an island.”

“Just over the bridge is an outlet mall that has a lot of chain stores that always seem to have sales going on.”