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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."
"Spend a day in the beautiful outdoors at mutiny Bay adventure golf. With 18 holes of fun, this pirate adventure golf is perfect for all ages. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the golf course that overlooks the beautiful soundside and ocean breeze."
"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."
"For award-winning locally brewed beer and creative cuisine, head to Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe. This longtime local restaurant has the chops of any urban gastropub but with the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of small-town Manteo. Notable for bringing a touch of city style to the downtown Manteo waterfront, the restaurant and pub are located at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Sir Walter...read moreFor award-winning locally brewed beer and creative cuisine, head to Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe....read more"
"Manteo’s quaint downtown houses the Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe, where the only beers on tap are specialties such as Buxton Brown Ale, Kitty Hawk Blonde, Hatteras Red and Manteo Porter. Paul Charron started his dream of brewing beer at the former Full Moon Cafe in 2011 with 80-gallon pots. Now, a new facility in Stumpy Point cranks out more than 1,000 gallons of English ales being served in more than 60 restaurants from Corolla to Manteo at the height of the summer season."
"While it's not technically in Nags Head, this brewpub in neighboring Kill Devil Hills is worth a stop: Their handcrafted beers are made on-site in a wind-powered brewery. Plus, they serve wine and cocktails for those few who aren't riding the craft brew train."
"The brewing station offers something to do every day of the week!. You may recognize this local brewery by their windmill when you're driving down the bypass. They host live music and have a backyard area for fun and games!"
"Pour up a cold one and enjoy a great selection of craft beers at Outer Banks Brewing Station. This is one of the best local restaurants for upscale pub fare and a great atmosphere. Come with your friends, or come to mingle."
"You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more"