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Outer Banks Fun Things to Do with Kids
"Piers & Boardwalks7223 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info. Spend the day on Jennette's Pier to enjoy its wide, public beaches, pier aquariums, and fishing. You'll find catches like mahi mahi, bluefish, king mackerel, puffers, trout, pompano, flounder and other species, with bait, license and rod rentals availabe."
"The 5-acre Dowdy Park is a popular place for relaxation, play and entertainment. The park includes an amphitheater, green space, restrooms, a fitness trail, basketball and pickleball courts, a bocce area and an unusual playscape/playground for kids, and it's the site of local events, festivals and live music. You'll find it on the Bypass in Nags Head, next to Nags Head Elementary School on the...read more"
"Take a play break for the small ones at this wonderful park. Watch your kids run up and down the hills as they jump from swing to swing. The Foam shaped mountains or a great workout and wave to get all of your children’s energy out before bed or naptime."
"Dowdy Park, encompassing five acres, offers a myriad of recreational possibilities for its visitors of all ages. It is well-loved by families for its ADA-accessible playground."
"Nags Head Fishing Pier, constructed in 1947, is about 750 feet in length. It is one of the oldest piers in town and features an onsite restaurant."
"Sandwiches, burgers, and wraps are the highlights on the menu at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop. The is one of our favorite restaurants in Manteo, North Carolina, to grab lunch. It sits in the heart of town, so you can easily walk to it if you’re staying in one of our historic cottages."
"Poor Richard's is the local meet-and-greet neighborhood sandwich shop by day and bar by night. It has two doors, one leading from the Manteo boardwalk and another off Queen Elizabeth Avenue. You can eat inside at a booth or table or sit outside on the patio right next to the water."
"Dirty Dicks Crab House has a full menu that includes delicious appetizers, entrees like the chicken etouffee, shrimp, oyster or pork chop po’ boy, with a bit of cajun spice. If you are really feeling the New Orleans vibe, try out the Louisiana crawfish, or shrimp creole over cheese grits. They also have fried frog legs and gator tail for those feeling a bit more brave.So if you are feeling like you need a little spice in your life, head on over to Dirty Dicks."
"Miller’s Seafood and Steakhouse offers a casual setting with an array of fantastic offerings for the entire family. Choose from a selection of steaks, locally sourced seafood, and sushi at this aquatic-themed restaurant."
"If you want to enjoy waterfront dining near Nags Head without driving along the main stretch in the Outer Banks, Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe is the place to go. Here you’ll find fresh local seafood with a view that’s only a few minutes from Manteo."