Avalon Beach Travel Guide
Kill Devil Hills


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Popular places to visit

Avalon Fishing Pier
Avalon Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Kill Devil Hills, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Wright Brothers National Memorial
A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.

Nags Head Woods Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Nags Head Woods Preserve, a lovely green space in Kill Devil Hills. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Glazin' Go-Nuts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Glazin' Go-Nuts during your travels in Kill Devil Hills. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Destination Fun
You can take time to visit Destination Fun during your travels to Kill Devil Hills. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
Take the family on an outing to Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop during your trip to Kill Devil Hills. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Avalon Beach

Beach Road Bed and Breakfast
"It was very interesting. It’s a big house with different rooms. We all share the kitchen, living room, laundry room, pool and deck area. Overall it was pretty good. One thing that did irritated go get it brought our dog and all you can hear is another dog barking 85% of the time.!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Shutters on the Banks
"Overall the hotel was nice and clean but the room smelled very musty and damp."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Mia's Boutique Hotel
"Would definitely come back the stay was very nice!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
"Staff were great enjoyed the stay."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
"pet area needs to be lighted.It was totally dark except for 1 small solar light. Also the removal of pet waste was not upheld by many. Due to pet area being so dark, I had to report to the desk staff of a peeping tom. I also found that the cost of $10.95 per person for a buffet breakfast with powdered ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon Beach

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.

