Welcome to Kitty Hawk, an incredible small town in the heart of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. While at first glance, Kitty Hawk might seem like a quiet town with not much to do, don’t let its quaintness fool you!

While Roanoke Island is not a part of the main barrier islands of the Outer Banks, it offers plenty of great historic, natural, and entertainment opportunities for visitors year-round. Located between the Roanoke Sound and the Croatan Sound, the island is only eight miles tall and two miles wide, making it a very doable day trip for guests coming from other neighboring islands.

Whether you are staying right in the town of Kill Devil Hills at a vacation rental condo, or just visiting for the day, there are a ton of things to see and do during your time here. Kill Devil Hills is smack in the middle of the Outer Banks, and with a population of just under 8,000 people living there, it is the most populated town as well.

Manteo, North Carolina is located on Roanoke Island right in the midst of the Outer Banks and is famed for having been the site of one of the largest mysteries in American history- the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the first English settlement.

In conclusion, the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to experience the wildlife and nature of North Carolina. There are many different trails that you can explore, and there is also a visitor center where you can learn more about the refuge and the wildlife that lives here.

With all the pirate activity off the coast of North Carolina and the fact that the Outer Banks is the Graveyard of the Atlantic, it’s no wonder that this area is said to be haunted. A tour with OBX Ghost Tours is the perfect way to learn more about this part of NC history!