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This bundle includes 2 Audio tours:
• Cape Hatteras National Seashore
• Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes
Explore North Carolina's Outer Banks on this self-guided car tour. First, see the majestic Bodie Island Lighthouse and the peaceful Coquina Beach, where nature meets history. Continue to Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site, a maritime hero attraction. Next, see the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a coastal landmark. Last stop: the Wright Brothers National Memorial, where flight dreams were realized. Explore maritime history and pioneering spirit in stunning coastal scenery.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start at the Whalebone Junction Information Center lot on Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959, heading south on NC-12 toward Hatteras. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check email/text for setup and download.
Itinerary
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1
A broad Atlantic beach known for its scenery and nearby wild horses. Beach entry is free, although parking a vehicle in the 4WD area requires a seasonal permit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Corolla
A historic seaside community containing beaches, shops, preserved buildings, and lighthouse attractions. There is no fee to enter the town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Currituck Beach Lighthouse (Pass by)
This unpainted brick lighthouse offers panoramic views from the top. The grounds are free, but the 2026 lighthouse-climbing fee is $13 per person aged four or older.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Whalehead is a restored 1920s Art Nouveau residence overlooking Currituck Sound. Historic Corolla Park is free, but interior museum tours require admission.
Admission ticket free -
3
This protected property contains marshes, maritime forest, beaches, and important bird habitat. There is no general entrance fee, although some organized programs or tours may cost extra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This shallow body of water separates the northern Outer Banks from mainland North Carolina. It can be viewed freely from public parks, boardwalks, and roadside areas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Duck
Duck is a walkable coastal town known for shops, restaurants, beaches, and sunset views. There is no fee to enter the town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The park features maritime-forest trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk along Currituck Sound. Ordinary access is free.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Southern Shores is a quiet residential beach community between Duck and Kitty Hawk. There is no town entrance fee, although some beach parking areas are restricted.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve
This protected maritime forest includes wetlands, creeks, wildlife habitat, and recreational trails. General public access is free.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is closely associated with the Wright brothers and the beginnings of aviation. The town itself has no entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Wright Brothers Garage Monument
This small roadside monument marks a location associated with the Wright brothers’ early glider work. It can be viewed without an admission charge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Avalon Pier
This historic fishing pier extends into the Atlantic Ocean at Kill Devil Hills. Accessing or fishing from the pier requires a paid pass, while the surrounding business area may be entered freely.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Kill Devil Hills
This coastal town is home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and several beaches. There is no fee to enter the town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Pass by)
The memorial preserves the site of the first successful powered airplane flights. Visitors aged 16 and older currently require a $10 entrance pass. NPS fees
Admission ticket free -
13Nags Head
Nags Head is known for beaches, historic cottages, fishing piers, and large sand dunes. There is no fee to enter the town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Jockey's Ridge State Park
The park protects the tallest living sand-dune system on the Atlantic coast. General day-use admission is free, although lessons, rentals, and facility reservations may cost extra
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
This visitor center provides maps, brochures, restrooms, and travel information. Entry is free.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
Coquina Beach offers public beach access, parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguard services. Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bodie Island Lighthouse (Pass by)
The lighthouse grounds and surrounding marsh boardwalk are free. Climbing the lighthouse requires a seasonal ticket, currently $10 for adults and $5 for eligible reduced-rate visitors.
Admission ticket free -
17Oregon Inlet
Oregon Inlet connects Pamlico Sound with the Atlantic Ocean. Viewing the inlet is free, but boating, fishing, camping, and marina services may cost extra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
This NC Highway 12 bridge crosses Oregon Inlet and replaced the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. There is no toll.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station
This historic station recalls the crews who rescued shipwreck victims along the Outer Banks. Exterior viewing is free, although interior access is generally limited.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge protects beaches, marshes, ponds, and migratory-bird habitat. Its visitor center, trails, and wildlife-viewing areas have no general entrance fee
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21Pea Island Beach
This undeveloped beach offers ocean views, wildlife observation, and surf fishing. There is no ordinary entrance fee, but temporary wildlife closures may affect access.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22
This bridge carries NC Highway 12 over Pamlico Sound around an erosion-prone shoreline. It has no toll or admission charge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23Rodanthe
Rodanthe is a small coastal village known for beaches, watersports, and maritime history. There is no fee to enter the village.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum (Pass by)
This museum complex preserves original U.S. Life-Saving Service buildings and rescue equipment. General admission is currently $10, with discounted family, senior, student, and youth rates.
Admission ticket free -
24
Nora’s Wish is a small shop featuring local artwork, antiques, jewelry, and coastal gifts. There is no admission fee, although purchases and separately arranged tours cost extra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
25
This soundside recreation area is popular for kiteboarding, windsurfing, picnicking, and sunset viewing. General day use is free, while rentals and lessons may cost extra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
26
Buxton is a Hatteras Island village near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point. There is no fee to enter the community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
27WWII British Sailor Cemetery
This small World War II cemetery honors British sailors who died near the Outer Banks. Visitors may enter without paying admission.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
28Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The lighthouse grounds and outdoor areas are free. The tower is closed for climbing throughout 2026 because of restoration work, so no climbing ticket is currently available
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Cape Point (Pass by)
Cape Point is a dramatic meeting place of ocean currents and a popular surf-fishing destination. Walking access is free, but driving onto the beach requires a paid NPS off-road vehicle permit
Admission ticket free -
29
Hatteras Village contains marinas, restaurants, shops, museums, and ferry connections. There is no village entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
30Teach's Lair Marina
This working marina offers boat slips, fuel, fishing supplies, storage, and launch facilities. There is no general admission fee, but marina services and boat launching are charged separately.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
31
The museum presents the maritime, shipwreck, and lifesaving history of the Outer Banks. Admission is free, with optional donations accepted.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
32Hatteras Ferry Terminal
There is no fee to enter the terminal, and the regular Hatteras–Ocracoke vehicle ferry is free. The optional seasonal Ocracoke Express passenger ferry charges separately
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
33
The island has no general admission fee and can be reached from Hatteras using the free vehicle ferry. Accommodations, camping, tours, docking, rentals, and some ferry routes have separate charges.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE: An entrance fee or valid park pass is required to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Please check current entry requirements before your visit.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE: An entrance fee or valid park pass is required to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Please check current entry requirements before your visit.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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