Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Buffalo City

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Buffalo City

Jockey's Ridge State Park
Jockey's Ridge State Park
4.8 (3468 ratings)4.5 (2034 ratings)
Home of the East Coast's tallest dune, this Outer Banks park offers hang gliding, hiking & more.
300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
State parkNature & ParksParkGeologic Formations
Mentioned by tripbuzz.com
66 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Nags Head, NC
"National & State ParksPO Box 592, Nags Head, NC 27959MoreLess Info. The Outer Banks beach dunes are a draw for outdoor lovers, and Jockey's Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coastline. Facing Roanoke Sound, the 426-acre dune-filled park is popular for flying kites and watching fabulous sunsets."
Mentioned by First Flight Rentals Blog
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"Jockey’s Ridge State Park has the tallest, natural sand dune system on the East coast. The state park is one of the more significant landmarks on the OBX. It is free to visit and you can explore the dunes at your own pace."
Jennette's Pier
Jennette's Pier
4.7 (3405 ratings)4.5 (1348 ratings)
Fishers can rent equipment & supplies at this eco-friendly pier offering fishing lessons.
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
PierSights & LandmarksAquariumPiers & Boardwalks
Mentioned by nagsheadguide.com
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"In 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of the North Carolina Aquariums division. Known as “the place to be” in Nags Head during the summer season, anglers catch a wide variety of fish while sightseers can watch brown pelicans overhead and bottlenose dolphins swimming in the sea.The pier is surrounded by wide, clean public beaches, free parking...read moreIn 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of...read more"
First Flight Adventure Park
First Flight Adventure Park
4.8 (181 ratings)
Amusement facility with aerial obstacles courses of varying difficulty levels, each with a zip line.
6716 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Park
Dowdy Park
Dowdy Park
4.8 (621 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
Popular park offering playing fields, multi-use sports courts & a unique playscape for children.
3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by nagsheadguide.com
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"The 5-acre Dowdy Park is a popular place for relaxation, play and entertainment. The park includes an amphitheater, green space, restrooms, a fitness trail, basketball and pickleball courts, a bocce area and an unusual playscape/playground for kids, and it's the site of local events, festivals and live music. You'll find it on the Bypass in Nags Head, next to Nags Head Elementary School on the...read more"
Mentioned by First Flight Rentals Blog
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"Take a play break for the small ones at this wonderful park. Watch your kids run up and down the hills as they jump from swing to swing. The Foam shaped mountains or a great workout and wave to get all of your children’s energy out before bed or naptime."
Nags Head Fishing Pier
Nags Head Fishing Pier
4.4 (1270 ratings)4 (265 ratings)
3335 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Fishing pierSights & LandmarksBar & grillSeafood restaurantPiers & BoardwalksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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66 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Nags Head, NC
"Piers & Boardwalks3335 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info. Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing."
Whalebone Park
Whalebone Park
4.3 (51 ratings)
Maritime-themed playground with accessible features, a picnic shelter & volleyball/horseshoe courts.
7300 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Park
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
4.6 (407 ratings)4 (9 ratings)
Veteran lunch place offering hot & cold sandwiches, plus a bar with trivia nights & live music.
305 Queen Elizabeth Street, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Sandwich shopSights & LandmarksDeliTakeout RestaurantRestaurantHistoric Walking Areas
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"Sandwiches, burgers, and wraps are the highlights on the menu at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop. The is one of our favorite restaurants in Manteo, North Carolina, to grab lunch. It sits in the heart of town, so you can easily walk to it if you’re staying in one of our historic cottages."
Mentioned by roanokeisland.net
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"Poor Richard's is the local meet-and-greet neighborhood sandwich shop by day and bar by night. It has two doors, one leading from the Manteo boardwalk and another off Queen Elizabeth Avenue. You can eat inside at a booth or table or sit outside on the patio right next to the water."
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Bodie Island Lighthouse
4.7 (3095 ratings)4.5 (1860 ratings)
Tall, historic, still-operating 1848 lighthouse featuring tours, scenic views & more.
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
LighthouseSights & Landmarks
Dare County Recreation Department
Dare County Recreation Department
4.7 (104 ratings)
602 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Park
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site
4.7 (109 ratings)5 (361 ratings)
Former station & outbuildings now a museum focusing on the history & equipment of maritime rescue.
23645 NC-12, Rodanthe, NC 27968, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical placePoints of Interest & Landmarks

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Buffalo City

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
4.1 (73 ratings)
207 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Ice cream shopChocolate artisanChocolate shopDessert shopEspresso barFrozen dessert supplier
American Pie Drive In
American Pie Drive In
4.4 (581 ratings)
Casual parlor with hand-tossed New York–style pies & ice cream in many unique flavors, plus a patio.
1600 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Pizza restaurantHamburger restaurantIce cream shopSandwich shop
Big Al's Soda Fountain & Grill
Big Al's Soda Fountain & Grill
4.3 (1021 ratings)
American standby with a '50s theme & Coca-Cola memorabilia serving burgers, shakes & other classics.
716 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
DinerDessert restaurantFamily restaurantGift shopHamburger restaurantIce cream shopRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by roanokeisland.net
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"Big Al's Soda Fountain & Grill is a truly fun dining experience, serving up classic American fare in a delightful 50s retro atmosphere since 1997. It features an authentic, full-service soda fountain, juke box, dance floor, game room, gift shop and one of the country's largest collections of Coca-Cola memorabilia. The menu features fresh, 100% USDA–certified prime Angus burgers, daily blue plate specials, all-American entrees...read more"

Best Family Restaurants in Buffalo City

It’s All Gravy Italian Eatery
It’s All Gravy Italian Eatery
4.6 (271 ratings)
Unassuming, compact deli offering generous sub sandwiches & salads, plus prepackaged Italian meals.
6705 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Italian restaurantCatererFamily restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
Where to eat Italian food in Nags Head: The Best Restaurants and Bars
"6705 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959-9050Italian, AmericanLunch, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards+1 252-473-7326http://Itsallgravyobx.com"
Miller's Seafood & Steak House
Miller's Seafood & Steak House
4.5 (1782 ratings)
Family-run spot serving seafood, steaks & breakfasts in a casual, aquatic-themed setting with a bar.
1520 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Family restaurantBreakfast restaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseSushi restaurant
Mentioned by nagsheadguide.com
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"Miller's is a family-owned and operated tradition that began in 1978 and is being carried on by a second generation. Breakfast at Miller's includes a big menu of favorites like homemade buttermilk biscuits, three-egg omelets, breakfast burritos, corned beef hash and a never-ending cup of coffee. Dinner specialties feature Miller's famous made-from-scratch hush puppies, local seafood (think coconut shrimp, crab cakes and fried or broiled...read more"
Applebee's
Applebee's
2.6 (14 ratings)
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
5002 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillFamily restaurant

Best French Bakery in Buffalo City

Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
4.9 (671 ratings)
3408 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Frozen yogurt shopDessert shopIce cream shop
Johanna’s ~Cafe Lachine
Johanna’s ~Cafe Lachine
4.8 (166 ratings)
Small, down-to-earth cafe with an everyday menu, plus a bakery for desserts, including custom cakes.
1064 Old Wharf Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981, USA
CatererBakeryRestaurantSandwich shop
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"Cafe Lachine trades the open beachside patio for the cozy interior. You can find Cafe Lachine in the famous Outer Banks Mall. It is a convenient place to stop before shopping about for the afternoon."
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
4.7 (1134 ratings)
Retro window-serve joint with picnic table seating dishing up frozen custard, burgers & beach fries.
1002 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
Family restaurantDessert shopIce cream shop
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