Popsugar Living Outer Banks The 9 Best Things to Do in the Outer Banks Whether You're a Kook or a Pogue, Here Are 9 Must-Dos For Your Next Outer Banks Holiday 23 June 2020 by Hedy Phillips View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandy Johns (@shopsandyjohns) on Apr 13, 2020 at 5:32am PDT Ever since Outer Banks dropped on Netflix, we haven't been able to stop thinking about the North Carolina beach destination. Even though the show was filmed in South Carolina, the real Outer Banks is just as beautiful and has been for years. The East Coast hot spot attracts tourists from all over the world every year, especially during summer. The barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina have miles and miles of beaches, more fresh seafood than you could imagine, and so many fun activities to get into. Ahead, we've flagged just a handful of places you have to check out next time you're in the Outer Banks, but the visitor's guide has even more things for you to see. Related: These Are the Top 10 Summer Holiday Destinations For 2020, According to Travel Experts 1 See the Lighthouses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa // Homeonsunsetpond (@homeonsunsetpond) on Nov 29, 2019 at 4:09pm PST The Outer Banks has a few lighthouses to check out. The Bodie Island Lighthouse just outside Nags Head might be the most frequented, but there are others to see as well. You can use them as a stunning photo backdrop and learn their history when you visit. 1 / 9 2 Eat at Miller's Waterfront View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ciara Mulvaney (@mulvaneycreates) on Jul 5, 2019 at 3:02pm PDT Miller's Waterfront in Nags Head will give you not just some amazing seafood but also gorgeous sunset views over the water while you eat. All along the Outer Banks are a huge variety of restaurants with the freshest seafood you can imagine, so take your pick, but make sure one meal is devoted to Miller's. 2 / 9 3 Fly Kites in Kitty Hawk View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt🌅OBX (@mattobxnc) on Jun 3, 2020 at 4:43pm PDT Your kite options vary in Kitty Hawk. You could go kite boarding or hang gliding, which are both very popular in Kitty Hawk, or you can simply fly kites in this popular Outer Banks town. You'll find people all over the beaches and green areas flying kites on breezy days, but if you're really adventurous, head out into the air yourself. 3 / 9 4 Get an Original Duck Donut View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duck Donuts (@duckdonuts) on Jun 5, 2020 at 5:02pm PDT Duck Donuts can be found all over the East Coast now, but you have to get an original Duck Donut in Duck, NC, right in the Outer Banks. The shop has a large variety of doughnuts to choose from, so grab a box in the morning to start your day off right. 4 / 9 5 Ride a Banana Boat View this post on Instagram A post shared by North Beach Watersports (@north_beach_watersports) on Jun 20, 2015 at 11:19am PDT The options for water activities in the Outer Banks are plentiful, but we highly recommend riding a banana boat on the water. Find one of the many companies that rents equipment and hosts boat rides and sign up with your group to go flying through the water. 5 / 9 6 Get Ice Cream at Big Buck's View this post on Instagram A post shared by SandyAllen (@somewhereinthesand) on Oct 17, 2015 at 1:13pm PDT You can't leave the Outer Banks without getting ice cream at Big Buck's. The Outer Banks favourite has three locations — in Manteo, Corolla, and Kitty Hawk, and the shops have been serving up homemade ice cream for decades. 6 / 9 7 Go Dolphin Watching View this post on Instagram A post shared by Outer Banks Dolphin Research (@obxdolphins) on Aug 18, 2018 at 6:52am PDT You should be able to see dolphins all around the Outer Banks so make sure you take the time to look for them and appreciate them. Some companies along the coast offer guided dolphin-watching tours, and it's a must-do for your next trip. 7 / 9 8 Enjoy the Beaches View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandy Johns (@shopsandyjohns) on Apr 13, 2020 at 5:32am PDT The Outer Banks have a number of beautiful beaches that are perfect for just lounging and soaking up some sun. Grab your favourite book and some sunscreen and choose from Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Duck, and more. 8 / 9 9 Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Fike Scarborough (@fikeadelic808) on Apr 28, 2020 at 9:05pm PDT Wilbur and Orville Wright completed their first powered flight outside Kitty Hawk, and there is a memorial to them and to flight in Kill Devil Hills. The memorial is high atop a hill and will also give you more info on the history of flight. 9 / 9 Outer BanksTravel DestinationsTravel TipsTravel