Guidebook for Nags Head
Food Scene
This is our go-to favorite. Can not go wrong at Tortugas. It's gotten a little more crowded since it's been discovered, but still a favorite of both locals and tourists.
153 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is our go-to favorite. Can not go wrong at Tortugas. It's gotten a little more crowded since it's been discovered, but still a favorite of both locals and tourists.
Can't walk here, but worth the quick drive. If you go, the Yard Bird is the best chicken sandwich EVER. Great outdoor space if you have the kiddos with you.
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyCan't walk here, but worth the quick drive. If you go, the Yard Bird is the best chicken sandwich EVER. Great outdoor space if you have the kiddos with you.
Great for breakfast and can't beat the proximity to the cottage. Best spot for an afternoon drink, you can't get any closer to the ocean. But you'll probably want to find somewhere else for dinner. Just sayin' ...
21 locals recommend
Pier House Restaurant
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat for breakfast and can't beat the proximity to the cottage. Best spot for an afternoon drink, you can't get any closer to the ocean. But you'll probably want to find somewhere else for dinner. Just sayin' ...
Prepare for a wait, maybe a long one. But I promise, it will be worth it. You can sit at the outdoor picnic tables and have a drink while you wait.
161 locals recommend
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailPrepare for a wait, maybe a long one. But I promise, it will be worth it. You can sit at the outdoor picnic tables and have a drink while you wait.
It's not a trip to the beach without having breakfast at Sam & Omie's.
73 locals recommend
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailIt's not a trip to the beach without having breakfast at Sam & Omie's.
If you find yourself in Manteo, don't head home till you have dinner here.
46 locals recommend
Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveIf you find yourself in Manteo, don't head home till you have dinner here.
The Bonzer Shack
1200 S Virginia Dare TrailFun little place. They have music most nights.
Front Porch Cafe-Nags Head
2515 S Croatan HwyNice little coffee shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Definitely a bar, but pretty decent food and great beer selection. And, with about a 1 minute walk, you can't beat the proximity to the cottage.
60 locals recommend
Lucky 12 Tavern
3308 S Virginia Dare TrailDefinitely a bar, but pretty decent food and great beer selection. And, with about a 1 minute walk, you can't beat the proximity to the cottage.
Sightseeing
Wouldn't advise going on a hot day, but can't beat a sunset trip.
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrWouldn't advise going on a hot day, but can't beat a sunset trip.
If you're up for a drive, or perhaps a beach without people, there's lots of sand and sea down the Island. Also a better place to find beach treasures!
27 locals recommend
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
If you're up for a drive, or perhaps a beach without people, there's lots of sand and sea down the Island. Also a better place to find beach treasures!
Cute little harbor town. Spend a few hours at the shops and have lunch or dinner.
148 locals recommend
Manteo
Cute little harbor town. Spend a few hours at the shops and have lunch or dinner.
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyAdd some education to your vacation.
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdJennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailParks & Nature
http://www.outerbanks.com/nags-head-woods.html
122 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
http://www.outerbanks.com/nags-head-woods.html
Shopping
Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan HwyOutlets. Good rainy day activity if you're a shopper.
Food Lion
1720 N Croatan HwyClosest Grocery
Harris Teeter
5400 North Croatan HighwayAustin Fish Company
3711 S Croatan HwyIf you want to eat from the sea while you're here.
Everything Else
Ocean Atlantic Rentals
2001 S Croatan HwyAnother rental option.
T.W.'s Bait & Tackle, Inc.
3864 N Croatan HwyArts & Culture
If you're up for some history education, go see The Lost Colony theatre performance.
http://thelostcolony.org/
14 locals recommend
Roanoke Island
If you're up for some history education, go see The Lost Colony theatre performance.
http://thelostcolony.org/