Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight
Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight
Fishing pier at beach of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina USA; Shutterstock ID 453038401
The museum at Kitty Hawk.
Site of man's first powered flight.

Where to stay in Kill Devil Hills

Morning walk on the beach in the Outer Banks.  Caught the sun rising at the Avalon Pier.

Avalon Beach

If you're spending some time in Avalon Beach, Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts are top sights worth seeing.

Avalon Beach
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Colington Harbour

When in Colington Harbour, you can plan a visit to Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Woods Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Colington Harbour
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$56 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,874 reviews)
The room was spacious, well equipped and very clean. The bed was not comfortable. Why too hard, and I like a firmer mattress. The breakfast was great. Everything you need to start the day. The staff was very pleasant. I had to walk to another building, across the lot for ice. Our ice machines weren't ...

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$80 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,724 reviews)
good

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Shutters on the Banks
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

3 out of 5
1003 S Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills NC
$30 nightly
The price is $34 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$34 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (76 reviews)
Room was amazing great staff

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies  Shopping!

Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies Shopping!

Kill Devil Hills NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
The hot tub and pool were great, location is also good. A little walk down the road and across to the public beach access. House is missing some basic kitchen items such as measuring cups and spoons. Walls, vents, corners and areas beside dressers and such were caked in dust. There’s a hazardous ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies Shopping!
Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Kill Devil Hills NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a pool table. Popular attractions Professor Hacker's Lost ...
Very nice all around

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!

Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!

Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Avalon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Everything was fine, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kill Devil Hills

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
454
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
270
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Being going here all my life. Great place for a family vacation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this area..... great beach, convenient to many attractions & things to do. Great seafood & friendly people, even during these Covid-19 trying times. We'll be back.....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It is such a beautiful area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I would definitely stay here again!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Like going in winter but lack of open restaurants...too bad.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Wright Brothers historical site was a fun learning experience.

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