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Posted By: Guest

Subject: Free things to do on the OBX?

hi, for those of us on a budget, what are some free things to do on the OBX?

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32459: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 1:06:50 PM

Posted By: Guest

Lighthouses, Wright Bros. Memorial (not free, but really cheap), Jockey's Ridge (sometimes there are events like kite festivals), drive through Pea Island Wildlife Refuge, go crabbing in the sound.

32460: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 1:35:48 PM

Posted By: Guest

GOING TO THE BEACH

32464: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 2:52:23 PM

Posted By: Guest

Watch the fishing boats come in at the end of the day. Go to the Wildlife Education Center in Corolla. Visit the waterfront in Manteo. Visit Chicamacomico Life Saving Station in Rodanthe. Drive to Hatteras Village and take the free ferry over to Ocracoke Island.
Take your 4WD vehicle off road north of Corolla and drive the beach up to Carova, hopefully seeing the wild horses along the way. People watch.

32477: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 8:32:57 PM

Posted By: Guest

Alligator River Wildlife Refuge- near Manteo... Red Wolf Howling on Wednesday nites in the summer

32478: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 9:37:03 PM

Posted By: Guest

the life saving station is not free to tour

32479: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/20/2009 9:49:47 PM

Posted By: Guest

A free boat ride to Ocracoke

32480: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 6:43:37 AM

Posted By: Guest

Where is the wildlife education center in Corolla?

32481: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 7:07:19 AM

Posted By: Guest

The center is located in Currituck Heritage Park on Highway 12 in Corolla, next to Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club.
The Park is approximately 2 miles north of the Food Lion Complex in Corolla. The Currituck Lighthouse is also in the immediate area. Below is the Education Center Website with operation hours, map/location, other good info.
http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg08_EducationWorkshops/Outer_Banks_Center.htm

32482: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 7:14:12 AM

Posted By: Guest

OP...go to the top of this page. Click on "WHAT TO DO", "CALENDAR OF EVENTS" and "PLAN YOUR TRIP".
You will find a good amount of info that might help you.

P.S. If you think you would like to try your luck at crabbing the Whalehead Club area is located on the Sound and is a good spot. Also a great location for watching the spectacular sunsets over the Sound. And it is free!

32489: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 10:17:22 AM

Posted By: Guest

I didn't even know the wildlife center existed! I will have to go next time I come down. Also going to church has always been a part of our vacation. Very nice to feel connected that way.

32490: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 10:48:17 AM

Posted By: Guest

We spend most of our time on the beach and in the water--the obvious freebies.

32491: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 11:14:23 AM

Posted By: Guest

Take a walking tour of the old houses around MP 12 and 13.

32499: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 2:15:09 PM

Posted By: obxnut

That's the great thing about ObX! You can't beat it for value and there are lots of things to do that don't cost $. One idea, if you belong to your local zoo, the NC Aquarium on Roanoake accepts reciprocal zoo memberships for admission. Call ahead to check. Manteo Waterfront area is nice to walk through in the evening. Stop by the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center around 4pm daily to see what the fishing charters bring in. Jockey's Ridge is free. Go in the evening for dune climbing when it's not so hot. The breeze at the top is perfect for kite flying. Take the free ferry to Ocracoke Island for a nice day trip.

32505: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/21/2009 5:03:59 PM

Posted By: Guest

It's free to visit the lighthouses, but there is a fee to climb them. Some people are not healthy enough or able to climb them, but they are still amazing to see up close and take pictures of. Also, some of them have museum type information in their gift shops.

32542: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/22/2009 9:44:46 PM

Posted By: Guest

Swim, lay in the sun, chase crabs at night with a flashlight, feed the seagulls, swim, boogie board, look for sea glass, collect sea shells, swim....

32551: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/23/2009 6:45:13 AM

Posted By: Guest

Visit the Lighthouse's and ask if they offer activities witht he Park Ranger, I know that Bodie Lighthouse does free activities, like campfires, nature walks and crabbing . Also check the visitors centers, when we visited Currituck, the visitor center there was very helpfull and showed us quite a few free or inexpensive activities for the kids. Have a great trip.

32600: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/23/2009 5:52:00 PM

Posted By: Guest

People watch. Nothing better than to laugh at some of the crazy's walking around the beach.

32610: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

3/24/2009 6:42:44 AM

Posted By: Guest

Bring bikes and ride around the quant towns, shell hunt, fish, crab, fly a kite, explore the little shops and back roads, ride the ferry over to Ocracoke and explore, take a nap, read a good book, watch people go by on the beach, visit the musuems, visit some of the old cemetarys on the island (some are very old!), chase crabs, eat an apple-ugly and remember to have a good time cause before you know it, you'll be back home thinking...Boy that week went by fast!!!

36782: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

5/25/2009 8:57:52 AM

Posted By: Guest

Bask in the sun, walk the beach, watch the sunrises and sunsets...enjoy your own company or the company of others....marval at Gods beautiful creation.

37637: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

6/4/2009 9:17:51 PM

Posted By: Guest

The Park service has some really fantastic programs - we have done nature class, kayaking with a ranger different things every year and all free!

68707: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

6/15/2010 7:20:45 PM

Posted By: Guest

Not free but cheap. Take a walk on a pier, enjoy the breeze while watching people have a great time catching fish.

71099: RE: Free things to do on the OBX?

7/17/2010 11:09:15 AM

Posted By: Guest

Enjoy the beach, take walks to a pier, boogie board, get a tan, bring your bike and ride around, watch the sunrise, eat ice cream, or spend time w/ family.

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