Dare County, NC

North Carolina

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a pier extending into the ocean.
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A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A vintage biplane on display with a statue of a man in uniform.

Popular cities in Dare County

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Nags Head
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing
Nags Head is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, sunrises, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Jennette's Pier
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.
Kill Devil Hills
Known for Beaches, Sea and Monuments
Kill Devil Hills is calling! Discover its beaches, monuments, surfing, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Avalon Fishing Pier
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.
Kitty Hawk
Known for Beaches, Sea and Waterparks
Relaxing Kitty Hawk awaits: its beaches, oceanfront, aquarium, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Duck Boardwalk
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
  • Children at Play Museum
A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.
Manteo
Known for Historical, Islands and Festivals
Come to Manteo and enjoy its island views, festivals, and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Pirate's Cove Marina
  • The Lost Colony
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and residential areas.
Buxton
Known for Beaches, Islands and Fishing
Experience the beaches, sightseeing, and island views in Buxton!

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a pier extending into the ocean.
Avon
Known for Beaches, Biking and Islands
Escape to Avon! Enjoy its island views, art, and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Avon Fishing Pier
  • Ocean Air Sports

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