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NC Outer Banks Points of Interest

The NC Outer Banks offer many points of interest for such a small land mass. The blending of history and natural beauty makes it the natural choice for an educational family vacation. If history combined with a mystery intrigues you, don't miss America's oldest outdoor drama: "The Lost Colony," which tells the story of Roanoke Island's missing settlement; Monday through Saturday evenings from early June to late August.

WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Near Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, the 1st successful sustained powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine were made here by Wilbur and Orville Wright on Dec. 17, 1903. A granite monument perched atop Kill Devil Hill commemorates this achievement. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is home to a refurbished replica of the original Wright Flyer as well as other memorabilia of the First Flight, the Wright Brothers National Memorial and Visitor Center commemorates the day man attained flight.

The Visitor Center is open daily from 9am-6pm, there is an entrance fee. For more information call (252) 441 7430.

NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND

Twice its original size, the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island features the largest aquarium in the state – a 285,000-gallon ocean tank complete with sharks, sea turtles and hundreds of fish. A replica of the USS Monitor anchors the exhibit and scuba divers give daily educational programs. Animal feedings take place daily at 3 p.m.

The Aquarium, located on Airport Road just three miles north of Manteo off of Highway 64, is open daily year round. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call 1-800-832-FISH for more information.

CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE

The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, extends from south Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet and includes Hatteras Island (Dare County) and Ocracoke Island (Hyde County) in its 75 mile, 30,000 acre entirety. ''The Park'' as it is referred to locally, offers a wide variety of activities. From birding to boating; camping to cycling; fishing to folklore; and surfing to seashells with natural and historic attractions thrown in, this is the place to be!

CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE

The tallest in the nation and a famous symbol of North Carolina. The Cape Hatteras lighthouse site has a visitors center that is open daily 9am-5pm throughout the year and is home to a display of the island's maritime history. For more information call (252) 473-2111

FRISCO NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM

Nationally recognized collection of Native American artifacts, historical and educational displays. The collection includes rare Apache research archives. The Natural History Center includes educational displays, special films, live exhibits, and self-guided nature trails winding though beautiful maritime forest on the premises. Special seminars and workshops are available for schools, scouts, senior citizens and the visually impaired.

Open: Year round, 11AM - 5PM, Tuesday thru Sunday. Admission by donation. For information call (252) 995-4440

Ferry Schedule: http://www.ncferry.org/Schedule/FerrySchedule.pdf

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