Best 64 things to do in Nags Head, NC

Paddle Jean Guite Creek into the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest on a relaxed 1.5-hour tour

Paddle with expert guides through refuge canals as you look for alligators and native birds

Paddle Oregon Inlet’s marshes and sandy shoals on a 1.5-hour guided kayak tour

Paddle Roanoke Island canals and learn the Lost Colony story

Paddle Pamlico Sound and look for birds and marine life with an expert guide

Paddle the Kitty Hawk marshes at sunset and hear local pirate stories

Walk downtown Manteo by lantern and hear spooky Outer Banks stories

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins on a relaxed two-hour cruise with engaging commentary from your captain

Cruise protected waters to spot bottlenose dolphins with onboard narration

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins aboard The Captain Johnny while enjoying an Outer Banks sunset.

Walk Manteo’s historic waterfront by candlelight with a retired police chief

Reserve a private bus with driver for up to 20 people

Rent a custom-renovated Beachin' Bus for private events (4–9 hours, up to 28)

Ride a 1-hour airboat eco-tour with two stops, weather permitting

Private 2.5–3 hour catamaran sail from Manteo for up to 6

Ride an airboat to Outer Banks sandbars, private islands, and Bodie Island Lighthouse stops

Ride the Magic Bus for a guided wildlife tour in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Roanoke Sound marshes and islands on a 1-hour kayak rental

Ride brand-new Sea Doo GTX jet skis on a marked course for fast fun or a relaxed cruise

Guided Outer Banks jet ski ride across sounds, islands, and sandbars

Ride a new 2025 Sea-Doo GTX on a two-mile course

Rent a stand up paddleboard and glide the Roanoke Sound

Cruise Roanoke Sound at sunset on a private water shuttle

Sail a private 3-hour sunset cruise on a 40-foot catamaran