Since 1587, people have been drawn to our undisturbed beauty. More than 420 years later, visitors still marvel at the quiet sanctuary that lies before them as the historical imprints our many visitors have left behind. The Outer Banks of North Carolina mixes the past and the present into a well-kept balance of solitude and activity that is ideal for all ages and spirits.


It's easy to find us along the North Carolina coast. The Outer Banks is a string of sandy barrier island more than 130 miles long that bow out into the Atlantic Ocean and cup the shoreline. Our islands are filled with watery hideaways where wildlife takes refuge and nature lovers delight, quiet beaches for sport or peace, and history that dates back to America's beginnings. As you will see, The Outer Banks is a destination sure to delight you with its variety of adventure, art, dinning, and history and beach fun in the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Roanoke Island to the undeveloped shores of Hatteras Island.

The Outer Banks is steeped in history, dating back 420 years to our 16th century Elizabethan roots as the site of England's first attempt at colonizing the New World from 1585 to 1587. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is the acclaimed birthplace of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. Sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, the efforts ultimately ended with the disappearance of 116 men, women and children, a mystery that remains unsolved. Their legacy and our American heritage is still celebrated every summer night at The Lost Colony on Roanoke Island. A feast for the senses, filled with tribal dancing, swordplay, and romance. This year, the nation's longest running outdoor drama is rolling out the red carpet for their 70th anniversary!

The coastal location of The Outer Banks makes it a virtual playground for adventures. You can take part in bird-watching, golf, hang gliding, hiking, windsurfing and fishing in the best angling waters in the world. And when it's time for a break, few places offer the rare kind of solitude found at our pristine beaches and wildlife areas.

Area Attractions & Activities

Shopping:

The Cotton Gin
P.O. Box 24
6957 Caratoke Hwy.
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
Phone: (252) 491-2387
Web Site: http://www.cottongin.com

Tanger Outlet Center
7100 S. Croatan Hwy., Suite 45
Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: (252) 441-5634
Alternate: (800) 720-6747
Web Site: http://www.tangeroutlet.com

Native Vine Cellars & Tasting Room
P.O. Box 7
9138 Caratoke Hwy.
Point Harbor, NC 27964
Phone: (252) 491-5311
Details: Come celebrate the 400 year history of grapes and winemaking on the Outer Banks. Free tours and tastings. North Carolina's largest selection of local wine and gourmet food.
Web Site: http://www.nativevine.com

Nags Head Hammocks, LLC
P.O. Box 533
8887 Caratoke Hwy, Pt. Harbor; TimBuck II, Corolla
Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: (252) 441-6115
Alternate: (800) 344-6433
Web Site: http://www.nagshead.com

Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors
P.O. Box 1839
Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: (252) 441-4124
Alternate: (877) FLY-THIS
Details: Kayak the waters of Currituck on a Kayak Eco-tour. Learn the local history as you paddle, viewing indigenous wildlife. Visit our Kite/Toy store in TimBuck II or our Outdoor Outfitters store in Monteray Plaza, offering Rock Wall Climbing & Kayak Rentals.

Additionally, the Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia and the Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach offer a wide variety of shops, restaurants and department stores, all just a short drive from Kilmarlic.

Banks:

Bank of Currituck - Grandy, The
P.O. Box 647
6670 Caratoke Hwy.
Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: (252) 453-2166
Web Site: http://www.bankofcurrituck.com

Gateway Bank
P.O. Box 3010
3600 N. Croatan Hwy.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-5895
Details: Real People with Real Solutions. We are a community bank offering banking, insurance, and investments to local businesses and customers.
Web Site: http://www.gatewaybankandtrust.com

RBC Centura Bank-Commercial Loans/Builder Finance
P.O. Box 550
4701 N. Croatan Hwy.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 255-2116
Alternate: (866) 585-1554
Web Site: http://www.rbccentura.com


Churches:

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 648
6480 Caratoke Hwy.
Grandy, NC 27939

Sunrise Landing Free Will Baptist Church
P.O. Box 64
Point Harbor, NC 27964
Phone: (252) 940-1679

First Church of Christ, Scientist of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Jacques Belsie
5405 N. Croatan Hwy
MP One, Marketplace
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-3973
Come and be Healed! Free Continental Breakfast 7:30 am; Sun. worship service 8:00 am. Service outside in garden area when weather permits. Each first Sunday of the month, be our guest at our "Science and Health" lunch - Red Sky Cafe, Duck.

Kitty Hawk United Methodist
Reverend Richard Stone
803 West Kitty Hawk Rd
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-2062
Something for everyone - Preschool, Mothers' Morning Out; Bible studies, Sunday School; Chancel/Children's choirs, crafts, youth groups. AA, Scouts!

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church
Robert Fields
907 S. Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: (252) 441-5897
Fax: (252) 480-4640
Member of the Presbyterian Church, USA with Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in the summer months, 10:00 a.m. otherwise.
http://www.obpc.org/

Sail Ministries Inc.
Greg Wise
105 John Cabot Ct.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: (252) 441-1498
e-mail:wisesail@sailministries.org
An interdenominational resort and leisure ministry with a vision to minister to visitors, seasonal workers and residents of the Outer Banks.
http://www.sailministries.org/

Groceries and Seafood Markets:

Food Lion
Us Hwy 158-e
Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: 252-453-4151
Distance: 6.5 miles

Food Lion
5543 N. Croatan Hwy
Southern Shores, NC 27949
Phone: 252-261-3205
Distance: 7.5 miles

Seamark Foods
MP 1 Shoreside Center
Southern Shores, NC 27949
252-261-2220
http://www.seamarkfoods.com/
Distance: 7.5 miles

Point Seafood Company
P.O. Box 121
9175 Caratoke Hwy.
Point Harbor, NC 27964
Phone: (252) 491-2474
Web Site: http://www.pointseafood.com

Medical Services:

Albemarle Regional Health Services
P.O. Box 189
711 Roanoke Ave.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: (252) 232-2271
Alternate: (252) 232-1914
Web Site: http://www.arhs-nc.org

Family Medicine/Gyn
8845 Caratoke Hwy., Ste. 3
The Harbinger Center
Point Harbor, NC 27964
Phone: (252) 491-8550

Currituck Eyecare Center
P.O. Box 100
8845 Caratoke Hwy., Suite 8
Harbinger, NC 27941
Phone: (252) 491-2220

Drug Care Discount Pharmacy
P.O. Box 677
Currituck Centre
Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: (252) 453-8500
Alternate: (252) 453-3402
Details: 5000 square feet of unique gifts and pharmacy located in central Currituck next to Food Lion in Grandy on Hwy. 158. Special diabetic and convalescent supplies, home delivery on Rx & store items M, W, F. Upperoom opening soon offering gifts, cards, & books

Restaurants:

The Blue Point Bar & Grill
PO Box 8399
Duck, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-8090
Soundfront. Contemporary Southern Regional Cuisine. Lunch & Dinner. Bar, V, MC, AMX. Open January through November. www.goodfoodgoodwine.com

Weeping Radish Restaurant & Brewery/Bavaria South, Inc.
P.O. Box 1471
6810 Caratoke Hwy., Jarvisburg
Manteo, NC
Phone: (252) 473-2690
Web Site: http://www.weepingradish.com

The Left Bank
1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
Phone: (252) 261-8419
Fax: (252) 261-1638
Offering French - inspired American cuisine for dinner and an elegant Sunday Brunch, our fine dining restaurant features panoramic views of the Currituck Sound. Visit our other two restaurants located at The Sanderling - The Lifesaving Station Restaurant & Soundside Pavilion.

Dixie Bar-B-Que Pit
8364 Caratoke Hwy.
Powells Point, NC 27966
Phone: (252) 491-2206

Coinjock Marina and Restaurant
321 Waterlily Rd.
Coinjock, NC 27923
Phone: (252) 453-3271
Alternate: (252) 453-3432

Pots On 'N Kitchen
P.O. Box 102
8781 Caratoke Hwy.
Harbinger, NC 27941
Phone: (252) 491-2544

B.J.'s NC Bar-B-Que
P.O. Box 65
292 Griggs Acres Dr.
Point Harbor, NC 27964
Phone: (252) 491-9228
Alternate: (252) 491-8372
Web Site: http://www.bjncbbq.com

Walnut Island Restaurant/Lodge/Sport Center
P.O. Box 507
169 Walnut Island Blvd.
Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: (252) 453-2261
Alternate: (866) 453-2261
Web Site: http://www.walnutisland.com

Veterinarians:

Eastern Shore Animal Hospital
P.O. Box 799
6421 Caratoke Hwy.
Grandy, NC 27939
Phone: (252) 453-8200

Directions

From the Outer Banks:
Take 158 West and cross Wright Brothers Memorial Bridge to Currituck Mainland. After 4 miles, Kilmarlic entrance will be on your left. Look for the Dixie BQ restaurant on your left just before the turn.

Points North, from I-95:
Follow I-95 South towards Richmond, Va. Take Exit 84A to I-295 South.
Continue for 15 miles, then take exit #28 to I-64 East toward Virginia Beach. After approximately 65 miles, take exit #264 to I-664. Follow through Monitor-Merrimack Bridge-Tunnel, then take exit #291 to 168 South. Continue on 168, which becomes 158. Kilmarlic entrance is on the right, approximately 9 miles past Grandy, NC.

Points South and West, from US 64 and US 264:
Follow east, cross William B. Umstead Memorial Bridge. Continue on US-64 E/US-264 through Manteo, NC, then over Washington Baum Bridge. Stay to left as road becomes US 158 West. Continue on 158, and follow directions from Outer Banks (above).