7 Best Things to Do in Outer Banks

1. JOCKEY'S RIDGE

At Jockey's Ridge, take a seat atop the tallest sand dune on the East Coast and enjoy a unique sunset.

2. HIGH IN THE SKY

At what is now the Wright Brothers National Memorial, take a picture "flying" a bronze model of the well-known Wright Brothers aircraft.

3. LIGHTHOUSE LOOKIN'

Visit Cape Hatteras, home of America's tallest brick lighthouse. The well-known spiral landmark, consisting of black and white, has cautioned sailors for many years.

4. SET SAIL

Discover what it was like to live at sea on board Elizabeth II. The first English settlers in the new world would be those who crossed the Atlantic.

5. A HISTORY LESSON

At The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, discover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the colonists from Roanoke Island. The longest running outdoor drama in America.

6. A FRESH BITE TO EAT

Indulge in some freshly caught "Outer Banks Catch" at one of the more than 100 locally owned eateries on the OBX.

7. REEL IN THE BIG ONE

You can catch world-class game fish by taking a charter boat out on the Gulf Stream or by reeling in your own catch at Jennette's Pier.