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Outer Banks, NC

Kitty Hawk Kites is your one-stop-shop on the Outer Banks for adventure and family fun!

 

From extreme adventures like Hang Gliding, Kiteboarding and the OBX JetPak to family excursions like Kayak Tours, Dolphin Watching or Wild Horse Tours, Kitty Hawk Kites has something for everyone. Check out the options below.

Book your Adventure Today!

Click on the various activities below for more options. You can book many online from this site, or if you would like to speak to one of our associates, please call us at (252) 441-4124

Aerial Adventures

Hang Gliding

Learn to fly by trying Hang Gliding! Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching Hang Gliding lessons on the soft sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head for over 40 years, or try a Discovery Tandem Flight with our certified instructors up to 2000' or a Mile High from our Flight Park at the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (about 30 min from Kitty Hawk).
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1902 Wright Glider

Looking to make history while you’re on the Outer Banks? Fly a reproduction of the Wright Brothers’ 1902 Glider! This replica was built by the Wright Experience and is one of a few in existence and the only one of its kind available for the public to fly. The 1902 Wright Glider replica is museum quality and allows participants to experience exactly what the Wright Brothers felt as they prepared for their historic flight of the first powered plane in 1903.
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Parasailing

Soar above the Roanoke Sound and the Currituck Sound while enjoying breathtaking bird’s eye views of the Outer Banks. We offer 2 locations for parasailing, Duck and the Historic Manteo Waterfront. The views of the ocean, Roanoke Sound, Southern Shores, the barrier islands, Corolla Lighthouse, Bodie Lighthouse and marshes in between are fantastic.

The crew has over 30+ years of parasailing experience, with USCG licensed captains, CPR certified mates, and all have passed an intensive parasail training designed for your safety. You can be assured you will have the safest, most enjoyable parasailing air adventure possible.

The boats are located at the same location where you check in and watch a safety video–no cumbersome shuttle boats used and no more driving to meet the boat at another location after check in! Our Duck location boat carries a maximum of 6 passengers per parasailing excursion, so you won’t have to wait long for your turn.

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Scenic Aerial Tours

Gain a new perspective of the Outer Banks with one of our high flying scenic aero adventures! We offer all manner of aerial tours:

  • 3 & 5 passenger affordable Cessna flights
  • 3 passenger Robinson R-44 Raven heli tours
  • a 2 passenger original WWII bi-plane ride

Whether you want to fly over the Wright Brothers historic site, fly around some light houses or cruise the coastline in search of whales and shipwrecks, we've got a tour for you!

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Flight Training & Aerobatic Flights

What better place to take your first flight lesson than at Kitty Hawk? You'll be amazed as you take to the skies piloting a Cessna 150 or 172 on your introductory Flight.

For the true daredevils, check out the Aerobatic Flight in a Bellanca Citabria. This sensational adventure will have you flying upside down over the Outer Banks and experiencing loops and barrel rolls!

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Watersport Adventures

Kayaking

The Outer Banks offers incredible paddling opportunities for first timers and experience paddlers alike. Explore the natural beauty of the pristine waterways, experience the bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, or catch a sunset over the water...you choose how you want to experience the Outer Banks.
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Kiteboarding

The Outer Banks offers incredible paddling opportunities for first timers and experience paddlers alike. Explore the natural beauty of the pristine waterways, experience the bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, or catch a sunset over the water...you choose how you want to experience the Outer Banks.
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Surfing

Learn the fundamentals of surfing in our beginner surf classes! We discuss the importance of ocean safety, how to identify rip currents and how to read ocean conditions. We warm up with some surf specific stretches, and then we practice standing up on the board on the beach before we get in the water. After that it’s into the ocean to learn how to paddle properly and catch your first wave!
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Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand up paddleboarding or SUP, is both a fun and relaxing way to play on the water. Only a small amount of equipment is required to get into the sport – in fact, all you really need is a board and a paddle. SUP has been around for a little while, but has only recently really taken hold and become a mainstream watersports activity.
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Jet Skis Rentals & Tours

Feel the spray on your face as you race around the sound on the ride of your life. Our Yamaha waverunners will definitely get your heart pounding whether your renting or taking a guided tour around the marsh islands to go see a lighthouse from the water.
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Flyboard & JetPak

Blast off with Kitty Hawk Kites this summer! Whether you want to learn to fly the JetPak or a Flyboard, our lessons will get your heart pumping and your adrenaline racing.

Lessons range from 15 – 45 minutes in duration (plan for 1-2 hours depending on the size of your group). Passengers meet for their lessons at our Kitty Hawk Kites Store, downtown at the Manteo Waterfront. Participants/flyers shall be transported by jet ski into the Shallowbag Bay, where they will be begin their instruction on a stable pontoon boat called the Launchpad.

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Mermaid Swim Lessons

Look and you’ll see, now you can be part of that world! The Merfolk world, that is. With the new Kitty Hawk Kites Mermaid School, you will learn how to master different mermaid swimming techniques in a beautiful Fin Fun Mermaid Tail!

Our mermaid swimming lessons last 1 hour and include learning how to put on, take off, and take care of your mermaid tail. As a mermaid or merman, you will learn to develop a fluid dolphin kick motion and be propelled through the water with grace. After mastering your mermaid swimming, you will play games and have competitions with your classmates. It’s sure to be a splash!

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Boating & Cruises

Pontoon Boats

Bring the family for a fun day on the water! Go fishing , swimming or exploring with one of our easy to operate pontoon boat rentals. We have 12 passenger and 16 passenger boats available in Duck and at Whalebone Water Sports in Nags Head.

 

All of our boats are equipped with quiet and efficient 50 hp Yamaha four stroke engines, anchors, swim ladders, Bimini tops for shade, plus GPS and depth sounders for safe navigation.

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Cruises

Choose from a few options to find the perfect match for you and your family/friends.

 

Enjoy an intimate sail aboard the 41' Tartan sailboat during the day or for a romantic Outer Banks sunset.

 

Or travel with a larger group from Duck across the Currituck Sound on the Sanctuary Vineyard Voyage.

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Guided Pontoon Excursions

Want to spend some time on the water with the family but not sure about driving the boat? where to go fishing? Book a guided trip with Capt. Randy Graham!

 

You can go island exploring, crabbing, fishing, tubing, find your own private beach, swim, sea dolphin and much more! You get to decide what you want to do and Capt. Randy will give you a custom guided experience!

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Tubing

Tubing is a great way to enjoy the soundside on the Outer Banks. You can book a Private Trip for your family or jump on board with a couple other families. You'll definitely get wet so be ready for some fun on the water!

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Fishing

The Outer Banks is well known for its incredible fishing. Kitty Hawk Kites can help you find the fish on a Deep Sea Fishing Charter with one of the most experienced captains in the area or help you find some of the local fishing holes from a Hobie Kayak. You'll never forget the first fish you hook on the Outer Banks, whether it's a big tuna or a speckled trout.

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Private Wakeboarding & Water Skiing

Join us on the water for an unforgettable Outer Banks experience! Our expert guides offer water-skiing, tubing and wakeboarding tours in a fun and relaxing atmosphere for the entire family.

 

We offer the opportunity to ride behind the industry's best MasterCraft. Luxurious, Comfortable, and Powerful best describe these boats. Our primary boat is a 2009 X-1 model from MasterCraft. This boat was the original boats of the X-Games and has pulled more wakeboard superstars than any other boat. While our USGC licensing only allows for 6 guest at a time the capacity is 11 leaving plenty of room for comfortable seating and easy access into the water with our expert trainer Alex Wright. Great for skiing, tubing and of course wakeboarding

$325 - 1 Person
$275 - per person (2)
$265 - per person (3)
$250 - per person (4+)
$75 - per observer
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Wildlife Eco-Tours

Dolphin, Wild Horses & Wildlife Tours

The Outer Banks offers unparalleled Wildlife viewing opportunities.

 

Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphin, Wild Spanish Mustangs, hundreds of species of native and migratory birds and even wildlife that will surprise you like the North American Black Bear on the Dare County Mainland are all available to be observed in their natural habitats on one of our many educational and family friendly Eco-Tours.

 

Join us on one of our tours to view these amazing animals...you won't be disappointed!

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Land Activities

Beach Horseback Riding in Frisco

It is approximately 45 minutes through Buxton Woods (NC Coastal Reserve and Maritime Forest) out to the beach. After a 30 minute ride along the ocean you will return back through the woods to the barn. We usually see a variety of wildlife depending on the time of year.

Plan for 2-3 hours for the total tour time.
$105 Off Season
$125 Peak Season
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Climbing & Trampoline Activities

Adventure Ropes Course

Adventure Climbing Tower @ Waves Village

The first of it’s kind on Hatteras Island! Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 3 levels and 15 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults, both mentally and physically.

This adventure ropes and challenge course, designed and manufactured by KristallTurm®, a worldwide leader in the industry, is world renown for its highest quality and safety standards, as well as its unique design and can accommodate up to 20 participants.

 

Indoor Climbing Wall @ Nags Head

For over 25 years kids and adults alike have enjoyed the climbing wall inside the Kitty Hawk Kites shop across from Jockey's Ridge. Perfect for a rainy day or just to come climb again!

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Jumpmasters Indoor Trampoline Park

The ONLY indoor trampoline park on the Outer Banks!

OPEN JUMP: With open jump trampolines, a foam pit, dodgeball and an epic ninja obstacle course, there is something for everyone!
NINJA WARRIOR COURSE: The ultimate challenge of your physical strength and endurance. Try out our ninja obstacle course.
DODGEBALL: Dodge. Duck. Dip. Dive. Dodge. The best sport ever invented on trampolines, Jumpmasters has a dedicated area to play with friends or join in on the fun.
AIR BAG: Come experience our Air Bag where you can practice your flips and free jump into a huge bag of Air!
BATTLE BEAM- Take a chance to joust your friend, parent or sibling off the beam.  Be the Queen or King of the ring!

3D CLIMBING WALL- 30 feet long and 12 feet high, but don’t worry beneath you is a foam cube pit!

Jump Ticket Prices starting at $9.99 per person
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Land Activities

Corolla Segway Tours

Ever ridden a segway before? Probably not at the Outer Banks!

Kitty Hawk Kites offers an Off-Road Segway Safari in the 4x4 area of Carova as well as a Historic Tour of Corolla.

 

no experience is necessary. We start from the ground up on these trips, teaching you the fundamentals of how to operate this technology right up to a practice course before we ever even head up the beach. We want you to have the absolute best time possible and so we know that you need to be comfortable on these machines before you can do that.

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OBX Party Bus

Ready to party? Grab some friends and family and jump on the party bus, the best party on the Outer Banks! We crawl four bars in three hours. The bus stops at the best bars and clubs on the beach, getting you in all the hot spots with no cover charge. Bring your beer, wine and champagne for our built-in coolers. The bus is ready to jam, with an awesome sound and lighting system…a nightclub on wheels.

You drink, you party, we drive!
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Weeping Radish Brewery

Since the beginning the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. No additives, chemicals or preservatives may be used.

Learn more about North Carolina's FIRST microbrewery on a Brewery Tour!
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Walking Ghost Tour - Manteo

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! Whether you believe or not, you'll enjoy your time at OBX Ghost Tours. Book now for the time of your afterlife!
Private tours available on non operating days. Call for for availability.


**The price of your ticket does not include the gratuity for the guide. If you enjoyed the walk, your guide will greatly appreciate a tip.**
$20 per Adult

$18 per Child

(12 & under)
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Theater & Dramatic Performances

Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

The Lost Colony is widely acknowledged as the precursor to the modern American Broadway Musical. The drama is performed outside in two one-hour acts with a 15 minute intermission at the Waterside Theater located at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island.

Show Times:
The play begins promptly at 7:45pm and doors open for seating at 7:15pm.

Restrooms, rain-shelters, gift shops and concessions are available beginning at 6:00pm.

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Adult: $30
Student: $27
Military: $27
Child 6-12: $15
Kids under 6: Free

ALL KIDS FREE
ON MONDAYS!
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Land Activities

OBX Pirate Walk

Walk the streets of Downtown Manteo with a real pirate! On this tour you will learn about the history of pirates who sailed the Outer Banks. You will also learn awesome facts about pirate punishments, pirate flags, and what their day to day lives were like. At the end of each tour you can participate in our "Treasure Trivia" to take home a piece of real pirate treasure!
This tour covers about a mile and a half of walking. Pirates young and old alike will remember their OBX Pirate Walk!
Private tours available on non operating days. Call for for availability.


**The price of your ticket does not include the gratuity for the guide. If you enjoyed the walk, your guide will greatly appreciate a tip.**
$20 per Adult

$18 per Child

(12 & under)
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Theater & Dramatic Performances

OBX Mystery Dinner

Who is the guilty party?


Try to solve a comedy mystery during a four course dinner that is served by crazy characters - you guess whodunit!


The show is broken down into five acts. The actors play throughout the entire room so there isn't a bad seat in the house! In our banquet-style setting, we can seat up to 120 guests. We can accommodate tables for your party, large or small. The show starts as soon as you arrive, with two of our actors meeting you at the entrance, showing you to your seats, showing you to our cash bar, and getting you ready for the mystery about to unfold. When the first scene starts, pay close attention to the details. Between scenes, our cast (always in character) serves you a delicious four course dinner. This gives you a chance to question each of the suspects and find out what they may be hiding. During dessert we recognize audience members who are celebrating a special occasion. At the end of the evening we collect your answers. Correct answers are put into a raffle for the evening's prize!
$49.99 per Adult
$36.99 per Child
(12 & under)

*NC Sales Tax will be added to your purchase & Gratuity is not included.
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