Our Guide To Family Vacations In The Outer Banks
Family vacations in the Outer Banks can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Outer Banks family vacations.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach
Address:Lighthouse Rd Buxton, NC 27920
Phone:252-473-2111
Hours:Open all year. Lifeguards are on duty daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Price:Free
Corolla Raceway
Address:796 Sunset Blvd., Corolla, NC 27927
Phone:252-453-9100
Hours:Open Labor Day to Memorial Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; offseason hours vary.
Price:$10 for five minutes
Children At Play Interactive Museum
Address:3809 N. Croatan Highway, Unit G, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone:252-261-0290
Hours:Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.
Price:Adults and children older than 6 months, $5
Fort Raleigh National Historic Park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Parkpreserves the heritage of many cultures that still exist today, and settlements that date back to 1584. Settlers of European and African culture can be traced back to the area of Roanoke Island. There are plenty of trails, nature walks and activities that will keep families busy for days.
Address:National Park Dr Manteo, NC 27954
Phone:252-473-5772
Hours:June through August, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; September through May, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; closed Christmas Day.
Price:Free
Airport Museum
Address:410 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954
Phone:252-475-5570
Hours:Daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., all year.
Price:Adults, $6; seniors and children 13 to 16, $5; children 3 to 12, $4; children under 3 free
Faire Days Festival
Address:1177 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
Phone:540-272-0974
Hours:June 15 through Aug. 31, 2 to 7 p.m.
Price:Free
Discovery Place
Discovery Placeis an interactive science museum where imagination and science collide. Species that are found in the Outer Banks are located in an aquarium and petting pools. The Think It Up exhibit let visitor's brain explore the depths of discovery and imagination. Walk in as a visitor, and walk out as a genius.
Address:301 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone:704-372-6261
Hours:Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Price:Adults, $17; children and seniors, $15
What's your favorite vacation spot in the Outer Banks?
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