Kill Devil Hills Travel Guide

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Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight
Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight
Fishing pier at beach of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina USA; Shutterstock ID 453038401
The museum at Kitty Hawk.
Site of man's first powered flight.

Where to stay in Kill Devil Hills

Morning walk on the beach in the Outer Banks.  Caught the sun rising at the Avalon Pier.

Avalon Beach

While visiting Avalon Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts.

Avalon Beach
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Colington Harbour

While Colington Harbour may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Woods Preserve.

Colington Harbour
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,873 reviews)
The room was spacious, well equipped and very clean. The bed was not comfortable. Why too hard, and I like a firmer mattress. The breakfast was great. Everything you need to start the day. The staff was very pleasant. I had to walk to another building, across the lot for ice. Our ice machines weren't ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,726 reviews)
I had a room on the 2nd floor in the tower, king size bed with a dune view. However, this particular room was on the very end and seemed much larger than the one I stayed in the weekend before this day. It had an extra window on the side of the room overlooking the walkway and gazebo, and from my ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Shutters on the Banks
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

3 out of 5
1003 S Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is NZ$58 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$58
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)
Clean rooms. Nicely organized decorated rooms. Staff friendly.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!

Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!

Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this holiday home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Avalon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Everything was fine, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Snorkel A Shipwreck...Two Ships Are On The Bottom Just Off The Beach!!
Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies  Shopping!

Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies Shopping!

Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
The hot tub and pool were great, location is also good. A little walk down the road and across to the public beach access. House is missing some basic kitchen items such as measuring cups and spoons. Walls, vents, corners and areas beside dressers and such were caked in dust. There’s a hazardous ...

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Tsipas Oceanview Walk to Beach Restaurants Movies Shopping!
Beautiful Pup-Friendly Oceanfront Resort with Gym, Pool & Games! Well Stocked!

Beautiful Pup-Friendly Oceanfront Resort with Gym, Pool & Games! Well Stocked!

Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this beach condo in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Beautiful area to visit, great location to stay at, great communication with the host! We will visit again

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Beautiful Pup-Friendly Oceanfront Resort with Gym, Pool & Games! Well Stocked!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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