Kitty Hawk

United_States

Kitty Hawk, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, consists of a thriving village that has been around for generations, a newer beach community of residential cottages, and a maritime forest called Kitty Hawk Woods which features a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Once a remote area, Kitty Hawk has grown with small-scale development into a summer resort and beach recreation area.

Orville and Wilbur Wright chose this remote fishing village on the Outer Banks in 1900 partly for privacy from prying eyes. Three years later, they flew for the first heavier-than-air flying machine. Since then, Kitty Hawk has been associated with the Wright Brothers as the birthplace of aviation, although the flight took place four miles south from the base of Kill Devil Hills.

On the oceanside, thousands of rental homes, restaurants and shops are part of the development that has characterized the northern Outer Banks from Nags Head to Corolla. But along the Albemarle Sound, the village remains off the beaten path. Shaded lanes wind along the marshes. Quaint clapboard cottages and fishing boats line a series of canals that lead to the open waters of the Sound.

Wright Brothers National Memorial and Visitor Center and the Memorial Pylon are nearby reminders of the days when Orville and Wilbur Wright made this area their headquarters.

See Aviation history for context.

Activities include kayaking, parasailing, boating, fishing, surfing and surfing lessons.

  • The Promenade, +1 252-261-4900. Amusement, mini golf, chip & putt, driving range.
  • Outer Banks Music Showcase, +1 252-261-7505. A musical variety show for everyone.

Sea Scape Golf Links, 300 Eckner St., +1 252 261-2158.

Duck Woods Country Club, 50 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949.

The Promenade, +1 252-261-4900. Amusement, mini golf, chip & putt, driving range.

Outer Banks Music Showcase, +1 252-261-7505. A musical variety show for everyone.

Kitty Hawk ABC Liquors, 5400 N Croatan Hwy C, +1 252-261-2477. M-Sa 10AM-9PM. The only liquor store in Kitty Hawk. Liquor, cordials & some mixers.

Farmer 2 Fork Market & Culinary Services, 3620 North Croatan Highway, +1 252-480-3100. Gourmet market, butcher and catering.

Red's Carolina Outfitters, 3836 N Croatan Hwy, +1 252-261-6681. Camping and hunting gear, military surplus.

  • Black Pelican Restaurant, +1 252-261-3171. Su-Th 5PM-10PM; F 5PM-1:30AM; Sa 5PM-11PM. Historic restaurant. Dining, nightlife & seafood.
  • Ocean Boulevard, 4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, +1 252-261-2546.
  • Pizzazz Pizza Kitty Hawk, 1187 Duck Rd, +1 252-261-1111. Pizza, subs, wings, buffet and salad bar. Delivery. Four locations in the Outer Banks.
  • Jimmy's Seafood Buffet, 4117 N Croatan Hwy, +1 252-261-4973. Tu-Sa 4PM-8:30PM. Seasonal. Features crab.

Black Pelican Restaurant, +1 252-261-3171. Su-Th 5PM-10PM; F 5PM-1:30AM; Sa 5PM-11PM. Historic restaurant. Dining, nightlife & seafood.

Ocean Boulevard, 4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, +1 252-261-2546.

Pizzazz Pizza Kitty Hawk, 1187 Duck Rd, +1 252-261-1111. Pizza, subs, wings, buffet and salad bar. Delivery. Four locations in the Outer Banks.

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet, 4117 N Croatan Hwy, +1 252-261-4973. Tu-Sa 4PM-8:30PM. Seasonal. Features crab.

  • Barefoot Bernies Tropical Grill & Bar, 3730 N Croatan Hwy, +1 252-261-1008. Daily 11AM-10PM. Fun, casual place with great food and a lively ambiance.
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill, 120 W Kitty Hawk Rd, +1 252-255-0215. Daily 11AM-9:30PM. Relaxed, casual dining, fresh Outer Banks Seafood.
  • Rundown Café, 5218 Virginia Dare Trail, +1 252-255-0026. Daily 11:30AM-midnight. Oceanview surf bar with burgers, seafood, and salads.

Barefoot Bernies Tropical Grill & Bar, 3730 N Croatan Hwy, +1 252-261-1008. Daily 11AM-10PM. Fun, casual place with great food and a lively ambiance.

Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill, 120 W Kitty Hawk Rd, +1 252-255-0215. Daily 11AM-9:30PM. Relaxed, casual dining, fresh Outer Banks Seafood.

Rundown Café, 5218 Virginia Dare Trail, +1 252-255-0026. Daily 11:30AM-midnight. Oceanview surf bar with burgers, seafood, and salads.