Nags Head Fishing Pier and the beach below it, with umbrellas along the sand

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What is around you

Nags Head Fishing Pier is next door and Jockey’s Ridge is a walk up the road. Where we have not published a distance, it is because the hotel has never stated one — every entry links to directions from our door.

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  1. History

    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Explore the story of the first powered flight and the memorial grounds.

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  2. Outdoors

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park

    Walk the dunes and explore the trails of this coastal state park.

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  3. Fishing & coast

    Jennette’s Pier

    Plan a pier walk or a fishing outing overlooking the Atlantic.

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  4. History

    Bodie Island Lighthouse

    Explore the light station and check the National Park Service for current access.

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Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.

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