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3 days
United States, North America

3-Day Nags Head itinerary guide

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Nags Head — Nags Head, United States (Unsplash)

Top stops to prioritize

  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
  • Dune Burger
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
  • The Fudgery
  • Jennette's Pier
  • Surf Side Hotel
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill
  • Sam & Omie's

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Jockey's Ridge State Park, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill
  • Sam & Omie's
  • Outlets Nags Head
  • Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
  • Kitty Hawk Kites
  • Dowdy Park
  • Tortugas Lie
  • Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice
  • SeaGreen Gallery

Day 3: Keep it simple

For day 3, these 5 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Nags Head.

  • Jennette's Pier
  • The Dunes Restaurant
  • Farmer's Daughter Nags Head
  • First Flight Adventure Park
  • Nags Head Golf Links

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