When your dog is ready for a change of pace from the beach, there’s plenty of other great OBX attractions you can visit with Fido, such as:

Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Phone: (252) 441-7132
www.JockeysRidgeStatePark.com

The largest natural sand dune on the East Coast, leashes can not exceed six (6) feet at this location.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Phone: (252) 473-2111
www.NPCA.org

Location of the first English Settlement. Home of the Lost Colony outdoor drama. Leashes not to exceed six (6) feet in length at this location.

The Nature Conservancy Nags Head Woods Preserve
Phone: (252) 441-2525
www.Nature.org/

Leashed pets are allowed on the lightly traveled road running through the Preserve. Pets are not allowed on the trails. Leashes required with no length requirement.

The Wright Brothers National Memorial
Phone: (252) 441-7430
www.NPS.gov

Home of the first powered flight. Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds, but not in the buildings. Leashes not to exceed six (6) feet in length.

Whalehead Club Currituck Heritage Park
Phone: (252) 453-9040
www.WhaleheadClub.org

Thirty-nine acres of historic property in Corolla, NC. Includes restored Whalehead Club & Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Pets welcome on grounds. Leashes required. Please clean up after your pets.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Phone: (252) 473-2111
http://www.NPS.gov

Southward from the US-64 and NC-12 junction. Welcomes dogs year-round. They must be on leashes not exceeding six feet in length. They must also be under control at all times.

Roanoke Island Festival Park
Phone: (252) 475-1500
www.RoanokeIsland.com

Located across from the Manteo waterfront, the park includes living history exhibits, a life-size replica of a 16th century ship, and plays host to a busy calendar of events and art shows. Dogs must be leashed and are allowed along the boardwalks only.