By Bethany Culp
Nags Head, North Carolina is part of the band of islands that makes up the region known as the Outer Banks. This cozy
beach community is made up of wide sandy
beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, sand dunes and beach houses. There are a variety of activities in the area surrounding Nags Head to keep visitors entertained.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 152,000-acre protected wildlife area that gives visitors the opportunity to observe more than 200 species of birds. Refuge visitors can also rent canoes or kayaks to paddle their way through 15 miles of waterway trails while observing the area's natural beauty.
Milltail Road
East
Lake, North Carolina 27953
fws.gov/alligatorriver/directions.html
Roanoke Adventure Museum
Visitors can make a stop at the Roanoke Adventure Museum for an informative look at the 400-year history of the Outer Banks. Through displays and hands on exhibits, visitors can learn how ships navigated to the region and developed the community.
One Festival Park
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Manteo, North Carolina 27954
roanokeisland.com/index.php?name=advMuseum
The Village of Duck
The Village of Duck is a small village on the north end of the Outer Banks. This charming pedestrian and bicycle friendly city is filled with bookshops, art galleries, upscale boutiques and specialty stores. Food-lovers will enjoy duck's gourmet markets, coffee shops and local eateries.
Aurora Fossil Museum
Since 1976, the Aurora Fossil Museum has been educating visitors about the geology and paleontology of North Carolina's costal region. The museum contains displays, collections of fossils and hands on exhibits. Visitors can dig for the remains of corals, whales and bony fish in the fossil-rich soil of the Pit of Pungo. Those interested in digging are encouraged to bring a trowel and plastic bags.
400 Main Street
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
(252) 322-4238
aurorafossilmuseum.com/
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About the Author:
Based in New Orleans, Bethany Culp has been a freelance writer since 2004. She enjoys researching and writing about a variety of topics, including travel and outdoor adventure. Her work has been published on numerous websites including USAToday.com. Culp holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Loyola University New Orleans.
