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Things To Do in Kill Devil Hills, NC

The most centrally located town on the OBX and arguably the hub of it all — Kill Devil Hills has the highest concentration of restaurants, bars, shops, and activities on the barrier island. If you're staying somewhere in the middle of the OBX, you'll end up here constantly.

67 things to do in Kill Devil Hills

Shopping in Kill Devil Hills

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17th Street Surf Shop

A legendary East Coast surf and skate institution founded in Virginia Beach in 1970 and now with an OBX location. Over 5…

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Billy's Seafood

At Billy's Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood so you can cook your own feast at home tonight. Great for l…

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Birthday Suits

A beloved OBX swimwear institution with three locations in Corolla, Duck, and Kill Devil Hills. Voted best place to buy …

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Brew Thru

An OBX institution since 1977 — you drive your car through the building while staff loads cold beer, wine, snacks, and i…

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Chip's Wine, Beer & Cigars

Chip's Wine, Beer & Cigars is much more than a bottle shop. With one of the Outer Banks' largest selections of wine and …

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Nags Head Hammocks

Handcrafted hammocks woven right in the store since 1974 — Nags Head Hammocks started on the OBX beach road and still ma…

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Restaurants in Kill Devil Hills

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1903 Bar and Kitchen

A dive bar and kitchen at Milepost 5.5 in Kill Devil Hills serving pizzas, wings, tacos, burgers, and sandwiches alongsi…

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3 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

A full-service Mexican restaurant in the OBX serving lunch and dinner daily with one of the most comprehensive menus aro…

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American Pie Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream

A classic beach road pizza drive-in at Milepost 9.5 in Kill Devil Hills serving hand-tossed, made-to-order pizza with fr…

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

A genuine OBX landmark since 1984, Awful Arthur's was the first authentic oyster bar on the Outer Banks and has been a K…

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Beachcombers Tiki Hut

One of the only true oceanfront bars on the Outer Banks — a grass-roof tiki hut situation right on the beach where cold …

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Beachside Bistro

An oceanfront restaurant in Kill Devil Hills serving American coastal cuisine with a creative, moderately priced menu an…

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Marina & Fishing in Kill Devil Hills

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Avalon Fishing Pier

A classic OBX fishing pier in Kill Devil Hills, first built in 1958 and stretching 700 feet out over the Atlantic. Day, …

Bars & Nightlife in Kill Devil Hills

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Blue Crab Tavern

A genuine waterfront dive bar in Kill Devil Hills with over thirty years of history in an old fish house. The Blue Crab …

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Huanchaco Lounge

A genuinely unique bar and bottle shop on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills owned by two OBX locals with serious creden…

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Swells'a Brewing Beer Compnay

A stunning cedar shake brewery on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills brewing IPAs, lagers, pilsners, stouts, and sours. …

Activities in Kill Devil Hills

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Casey R. Logan Disc Golf

A beautifully maintained disc golf course in Kill Devil Hills running through the sand dunes of Run Hill State Park, acr…

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Destination Fun

A family-friendly entertainment hub in Kill Devil Hills with arcade games, bumper cars, and a unique two-floor laser tag…

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Dolphin Watching

Bottlenose dolphins are year-round OBX residents and surprisingly easy to spot — surf line, sound side, from a pier, fro…

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Fly a Kite

The OBX wind is legendary — the Wright Brothers chose this exact stretch of barrier island because of it. Flying a kite …

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Ghost Crab Hunting

One of the best free activities on the OBX and most visitors never think to try it. After dark, Atlantic ghost crabs eme…

Kill Devil Hills Splashpad

The first splash pad in Dare County, right at Meekins Field Park in Kill Devil Hills. Free, open daily from Memorial Day…

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Cafés & Coffee in Kill Devil Hills

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Noosa Scoops

More than just ice cream — Noosa Scoops serves Blue Bell and Ice Cream Club flavors in cones and cups, a full espresso b…

Rentals in Kill Devil Hills

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Outer Banks Bicycle

Beach cruisers, carbon road bikes, paddleboards, surfboards, kayaks, beach chairs, and umbrellas — all rentable from one…

Attractions in Kill Devil Hills

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R/C Kill Devil Hills Movies 10

Ten auditoriums, luxury heated recliner seats, a full bar with cocktails and beer, and an RCXtreme premium large-format …

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Run Hill State Natural Area

A 125-acre protected sand dune and maritime forest in Kill Devil Hills that most OBX visitors never find. No trails, no …

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Sunrise

The OBX sits on a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean to the east — which means you can watch the sun rise dir…

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Sunset

The OBX is a narrow barrier island with inland sounds to the west — which means sunsets here happen over open water too,…

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Ten O Six

A Kill Devil Hills restaurant, catering company, and personal chef service that started in 2013 to solve a real OBX prob…

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The Beach

The whole reason you're here. 100 miles of largely undeveloped Atlantic coastline, largely protected by Cape Hatteras Na…

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