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

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

The Bender family continues a 50 year tradition of traveling in open air style safari vehicles north of Corolla along the ocean and sand dunes on a 2 hour, small group, excursion s…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky tales that make the Outer Bank…

Approx. 75 minutesView on Viator →
Manteo Historic Walking Tour

Manteo Historic Walking Tour

Join retired Police Chief D'Ambra for Manteo’s original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Take an evening stroll through the beautiful Historic Manteo Waterfront. Explore 450+ yea…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
Alligator River Kayak Adventure

Alligator River Kayak Adventure

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was also home t…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
Dune Hang Gliding Lesson

Dune Hang Gliding Lesson

this is one of the closest ways to experience what the Wright Brother's experienced over 100 years ago as they trying to conquer the mystery of flight ... and only a few miles away…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows of Manteo

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows of Manteo

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted landscapes of Manteo, where every step echoes with ghostly tales! This walking tour guides you along a mile of eerie beachfr…

Approx. 60 minutesView on Viator →

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