Free Things to Do
Looking for fun free things to do at the Outer Banks? There are tons of great activities that can be enjoyed for free or on a budget. Vacations can get expensive, here’s a handy list of free or deals on activities and attractions.
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk
The Boardwalk in Duck, also known as the Soundside Boardwalk, is close to a mile long and great for families...
Hatteras Ocracoke Ferry
The Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry is free and runs often, the crossing time time is about 40 minutes. Most of the island’s...
Ghost Crabbing
Ghost Crabbing is a night-time beach activity that is great fun for all ages and is the type of activity...
Outer Banks Crabbing
Crabs can be caught in local sound waters from late spring into early fall, but the best months for crabbing...
Build a Sand Castle
If you've ever been relaxing on the beach, admiring everyone else's sand castles, and wishing you knew how to build...
Fly a Kite
Flying a kite is great fun on a windy day. It's also very relaxing watching the kite flutter on the...
Kitty Hawk Pier
Located in North Carolina’s beautiful Outer Banks, the historic Kitty Hawk Pier House is the perfect location for your beachfront...
Avalon Pier
Avalon Pier is a popular fishing pier by locals and visitors. The pier, located at MP 6, is a local...
Jennette’s Pier
Come experience the longest public pier in North Carolina. At 1,000-foot long, Jennette's offers anglers the opportunity to land various...
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