Top Things to do in North Carolina Coast
Top Hotels in North Carolina Coast
- 1. Clarion Pointe New Bern
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
- 4. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 5. Sea Ranch Resort
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
- 7. Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rocky Mount, NC
- 10. Sanderling Resort
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What to do and see in North Carolina Coast, North Carolina Coast: The Best Visitor Centers
North Carolina's coast and 300 miles of barrier island beaches are filled with lovely state parks, top restaurants and world-class golf courses. Cape Fear's beaches attract surfers. Wilmington's downtown contains fine antebellum homes and exciting shopping and dining. The wind-swept Outer Banks offer historic lighthouses, mysterious Roanoke Island and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers hiking, biking and fishing. Ferry trips link islands with the mainland.
Restaurants in North Carolina Coast
1. Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Anita767 - Sioux Falls, United States
The staff were excellent. They gave me a map of the OBX (Outer Banks) that showed by location recommended sites to see. This was so incredibly helpful. It helped me organize my trip and not miss opportunities.
2. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Your information center for sightseeing, attractions, accommodations and dining.
Reviewed By Flyer813606 - Durham, United States
Very friendly staff to help in any way. Restrooms are extremely clean. For history buffs, walk 50 feet to an adjacent cemetery that is simply BEAUTIFUL and respectful.
3. Barker House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
To effect and encourage preservation, restoration, and appropriate presentation of the town of Edenton and Chowan county, as a historic, educational and aesthetic place, to the benefit of the citizens of the place, and the state and of visitors!
Reviewed By carolinacones - Smithfield, United States
If you've never been to Edenton, I highly suggest stopping by the Penelope Barker House and getting tickets for the Trolley tour. There is so much history in this little town and the guides in both the Welcome Center and Trolley were so sweet and knowledgable!
4. Wilmington & Beaches Convention & Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
5. Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Pick up information about the island, view exhibits and visit the bookshop. You can also arrange to use the Park Service docks, pick up maps of the bike paths, and attend free summer programs run by the Rangers.
Reviewed By Kathy324
Took a neighbor that hasn't been to the Outer Banks. Drove from Hickory, NC to Kitty Hawk and then to Hatteras and saw everything in-between. Then took a ferry to Ocracoke and saw everything there before we took the ferry back. We were very lucky because this was four days before the hurricane hit. There was alot of destruction.
6. Beaufort Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
North Carolina's third oldest town, Beaufort lies on the coast bordering the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Originally a fishing village and port of safety dating from the late 1600's, Beaufort has been visited by patriots, privateers, merchants, and skilled craftsmen who built Bahamian and West Indian style homes and public buildings. On the Beaufort Historic Site, you can take advantage of the six professionally restored buildings, tour the Old Burying Grounds, and take a tour aboard a vintage English Double Decker Bus. Beaufort, NC truly is where history meets the sea.
Reviewed By 594bradr - Winston Salem, United States
This is a great place to begin your exploration of the Beaufort area. Very well-informed employees who provided excellent information and recommendations!
7. Aycock Brown Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By USC87 - Springfield, United States
Staff are always helpful with resources and it is a great way to plan out your time on the Outer Banks
8. Havelock Tourist & Event Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By karenhE3943FM - New Bern, United States
Attended the Women in the Military Salute on 14 June at the Convention Center. Large place, sat more than 200 people, with 8 to a table, with a small ensemble band and a staging area for the MCAS Color Guard. Class Act provided the food at $20 a plate plus the entertainment of MCAS Cherry Point, NC band ensemble and the Military program was put on by The Promise Place and local Women Marine Association (WMA) NC-2 Wings. Before the ceremony there was time to review all the items available and a video. There are three aircrafts available to see on site and a jet at the head of the road announcing the Havelock Tourist Center. Great place to let the kids check out the jets and helicopters and A/C while enjoying the display on aircraft and MCAS Cherry Point. Opens at 8:00 daily.Go ahead and Check it out!
9. Currituck County Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By DannyWasserman - Virginia Beach, United States
Excellent Visitor Center !! We loved the friendly help and all the wonderful people that were excited to help give out information for their journeys to the Outer Banks.
10. National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By maas_johnf - Raleigh, United States
This is a new and modern structure with interesting exhibits including a cockpit of a small plane where you sit and view a screen with short aerial tours of the refuges. Best of all is the information provided for successful visits. A ranger gave us the scoop on where to have the best chances to see wildlife and to find the roads.
