Fun activities for couples in Outer Banks

Popular activities for couples in Outer Banks

Horses running free

2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

2 hours

4.7
2042 reviews

$65.00

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

2 to 13 hours

4.8
20 reviews

$19.99

Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 to 4 hours

4.6
15 reviews

$21.24

Land of Beginnings

Manteo Historic Walking Tour

1 to 2 hours

4.9
224 reviews

$30.00

Tips for couples visiting Outer Banks, North Carolina

When is the best time to visit Outer Banks?

The best time to visit Outer Banks is during the Spring months of April to May and Fall months of September to November. These times of year provide mild and comfortable weather, ideal for outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, and kayaking. Additionally, these months tend to be less crowded and offer more reasonable accommodation and travel prices.

What are some fun activities for couples in Outer Banks?

  • Explore the Bodie Island Lighthouse, a historic lighthouse built in 1872.

  • Go beachcombing and watch for dolphins and other wildlife on the beaches of OBX.

  • Go on a walking tour of downtown Manteo and discover the history of Roanoke Island.

  • Head out on a kayak tour in anywhere from the inlets of the Pamlico Sound to the wild rivers of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.

  • Visit NC Aquariums Roanoke Island, an ever-expanding aquarium and interactive learning experience.

What are some romantic date ideas in Outer Banks?

  • Take a sunset stroll on the Outer Banks beaches.

  • Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial for a romantic look at history.

  • Visit Jockey’s Ridge State Park and take in amazing views of the ocean.

  • Have an evening picnic on the beach.

  • Go stargazing at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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