Nags Head is a tourist destination in the state of North Carolina’s Dare County.

Where is Nags Head?

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It offers a myriad of activities, attractions and accommodations to all types of visitors. Aside from Nags Head motels and hotels, you’ll find many wonderful attractions here like Jockey’s Ridge – the East Coast’s largest sand dune. Within this sand dune are a number of other attractions like a miniature gold course, major landmark, castle and the Old Nags Head Hotel. Activities you can enjoy here include hiking or biking. It is also a popular spot for hand gliders, sand gliders and kite flyers.

For the Ridge, it has an informative museum that showcases exhibits on area animals, weather and sand. On top of the Ridge, you’ll be able to see the vast ocean and sound. In fact, Jockey’s Ridge features a sound beach by the Roanoke Sound side where visitors can swim at. Like other beach towns, the major attraction of is its shoreline and ocean. You can sunbathe, swim, surf, snorkel and do various water sports activities here.

Popular fishing spots include Jeannette’s Pier and the Outer Banks Pier. After a tiring day of fun, excitement and activities, retire to a host of modern day comforts. Choose from a vast selection of accommodations that range from budget to elegant 5-star hotels in Nags Head.

Nags Head Accommodations

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites – This is a 70-room pet-friendly hotel that lies in the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. It features suites with a living room, full kitchen and bedroom; a health Spa; fitness facility; outdoor heated pool; Sauna and fitness equipment. Every morning, they serve continental breakfast. Guests are also privileged with high speed Internet access and a guest Laundromat. It is also handicap accessible. For inquiries, call them at 252-441-1611 or 800-WESTERN.

Carolina Oceanfront – This is one of the best and hotels you can get near the ocean.  It lies along Kill Devil Hills and offers non-smoking units with refrigerators, coffee makers and microwave ovens. Rooms of this hotel have private balconies and are provided with wireless Internet access. Other amenities and facilities include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast menus, outdoor/indoor pools, yoga/aerobics classes and fitness equipment. It is open all year and is handicap accessible. For inquiries, call 252-480-2600 or 800-854-5286.

Colonial Inn Motel – This motel is located at Virginia Dare Trail in Beach Road. It is by the fishing pier of Nags Head. It is a family run motel by the oceanfront. They offer one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that are furnished and have full kitchens. They only have one smoking room and about 5 rooms for those with pets. It is open all year but they give discounts during the winter season. For inquiries, call them at 252-441-7308.

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