Outer Banks & Cape Hatteras Seashore Self-Guided Drive Tour – Bodie Island Lighthouse, North Carolina

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Embark on a journey through the Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes, weaving through tales of invention, history, and natural beauty.

Dive into the enigma of Nags Head’s name, then be captivated by the magnificent sights of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Experience the riveting journey from the humorous misadventures at Langley to the Wright Brothers’ soaring success. Pay a homage at the Wright Brothers National Memorial and discover how the ‘Flight for the Flightless’ changed history. The rivalry between Langley and Wright unveils a narrative of persistence and innovation.

Navigate through the picturesque streets, making a stop at the historical Wright Brother’s Garage Monument, witnessing the origins of their legendary endeavors. Venture into the lush environs of Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and uncover tales from ‘Bicycles to Biplanes’.

Ghost crabs and the quirky competition between North Carolina and Ohio will keep you entertained. Explore the scenic Duck Town Park Boardwalk, then immerse in the tales of wild geese at Currituck, pirates in its history, and the mesmerizing wild horses of the Outer Banks.

Visit the enigmatic Bodie Island Lighthouse, learning about its Confederate history, before journeying through Oregon Inlet, touching upon the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge’s significance, and discovering the diverse marine life in Pamlico Sound.

The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge unveils stories of the Croatans and Loggerhead Turtles. The saga of the Struggling Colony and the Lost Colony is as mysterious as it sounds. From Manteo’s tale to Cape Hatteras, the narrative is filled with shipwrecks, lighthouses, and eerie legends.

Hear tales of piracy with Blackbeard’s ghost, and then delve into the history of Hatteras and its role during wartime. Conclude your journey with a ferry trip to Ocracoke Island, exploring its various attractions.

Throughout this tour, you’ll be not just a traveler, but a time-traveler, exploring stories that span centuries, from the first Europeans’ arrival to the present day. With your app as your guide, the Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes will come alive in a tapestry of tales and sights. Safe travels!

HIGHLIGHTS

Marvel at the iconic Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Journey through the history at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station
Experience the shifting sands of Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Relive pirate tales and Blackbeard’s Ghost adventures
Witness the natural beauty at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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