Top Rated Parks to Visit in Buffalo City

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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"

"There’s nothing better than loaded burgers and sweet treats when you’re on vacation, and Fatboyz Ice Cream and Grill has just the right stuff. This kid-friendly eatery offers casual outdoor seating in brightly colored wood booths, and the food is filling and delicious. If your kids love hot dogs, order up a “Garbage Dog” loaded with coleslaw, chili, cheese, and onions, or go for the classic Jr, Fatboyz burger with all the fixings."

"A beach road favorite in Nags Head for more than 20 years, FatBoyz serves delicious sweets and treats. Hand-dipped and soft-serve ice cream are prepared in dozens of ways – cups, cones, shakes, sundaes, splits, floats, flurries and more. Stacie's Ice Cream Cakes are a local legend, and you can order your own by calling ahead."

"Snow Bird has been serving burgers and ice cream on the Beach Road in Nags Head since 1958. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fish tacos, a Greek gyro, boats and baskets are available for take-out or to eat at their outdoor picnic tables. Soft-serve ice cream, hand-scooped ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, snow cones and slushees are popular on hot summer days."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more"