What to do and see in Roanoke Island, North Carolina Coast: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers

March 24, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Roanoke Island, United States including Coastal Helicopters, Barrier Island Aviation, OBX Biplanes, Skydive OBX, Reel Thang Charters, OBX Airplanes, Kitty Hawk Kites, Grandpa's Charters, OBX Crabbing and Shrimping Charters, OBX Pontoonman.
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1. Coastal Helicopters

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Coastal Helicopters

Coastal Helicopters, Inc. offers Outer Banks helicopter tours and charters with chances to see popular OBX attractions, from the air, including the Wright Brothers Monument, lighthouses, fishing piers, shipwrecks, dolphins, schools of fish and more. The Outer Banks draws thousands of vacationers every year, but most people only see it from their beach chairs and car seats. If you want to experience the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the most unforgettable way, then an Outer Banks helicopter tour is exactly what you need! With room on the helicopter for three passengers, every seat is a window seat!

2. Barrier Island Aviation

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Barrier Island Aviation

The best way to view the magnificent beauty of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Seating up to two passengers in front of our pilot, our open cockpit aircraft is one of the original WWII trainer biplanes built by WACO. Flying in this vintage aircraft is truly an unforgettable experience! We also offer rides in a Cessna 172 (3 passengers) & a Cessna 206 (5 passengers).

3. OBX Biplanes

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OBX Biplanes

See the Outer Banks by air...experience the magic, romance and adventure of an open-cockpit biplane ride or a ride in a vintage T6 Texan warbird. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and joy in your heart! There’s really nothing quite like the experience of open-cockpit flying over the Outer Banks, the rumble of the large radial engine, spectacular views along the beautiful North Carolina coast, all while enjoying a narrated airplane tour from one of our experienced obx airplane pilots. Book Outer Banks air tours and charters on OBX biplanes and OBX warbirds because they are the best way for the family to experience the Outer Banks and see all the OBX attractions - lighthouses, monuments, ocean, sounds, islands and more.

4. Skydive OBX

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Skydive OBX

Tandem skydiving over the beautiful Outer Banks! Experience a thrill like no other! Come Jump! The Outer Banks of NC is the perfect place for your skydiving dream to come true! 120mph and 30 seconds of freefall! No experience required and no major training involved. Group discounts.

5. Reel Thang Charters

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Reel Thang Charters

Reel Thang Charters provides reef, near shore, and offshore fishing in Key West December through May, and out of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina June - November.

6. OBX Airplanes

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OBX Airplanes

Come see the Outer Banks from the sky on one of our scenic tours or actually LEARN TO FLY! **AERIAL TOURS START AT JUST $25 PER PERSON!! We offer tours of the historic Wright Brothers memorial, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Jockey’s Ridge, and of course the scenic beaches which the Outer Banks is famous for. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot?? We also offer extensive pilot training for all levels. You fly the airplane and start making your dream of becoming a pilot a reality. What better place to fly than where it all began?! Life is too short not to follow your heart- and as Amelia Earhart said: "Adventure is worthwhile in and of itself." Call OBX AIRPLANES today!

7. Kitty Hawk Kites

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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Kitty Hawk Kites

With locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest retailer of kites on the Outer Banks, offering everything from single-line kites for kids to advanced stunt kites for experienced fliers. In addition, Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of toys, flags, and wind art that you won’t find anywhere else on the beach, as well as a leading selection of quality resort apparel, footwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sunglasses, gifts, adventure and beach gear and more. If you're looking for adventure on the Outer Banks, look no further! Kitty Hawk Kites is the Outer Banks' leader in adventure and recreation. Choose from over 25 adventures at locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, including hang gliding, kiteboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, jet ski rentals and tours, parasailing, JetPak, aero tours and flight instruction, sailing cruises, dolphin tours, horseback riding and wild horse tours, Segway tours, wakeboarding and tubing, light tackle and chartered fishing excursions, 4x4 beach tours, clamming, drone school, and more!

8. Grandpa's Charters

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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Grandpa's Charters

9. OBX Crabbing and Shrimping Charters

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5.0 based on 62 reviews

OBX Crabbing and Shrimping Charters

10. OBX Pontoonman

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5.0 based on 30 reviews

OBX Pontoonman

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