Can't-Miss Things to Do on Your Outer Banks Vacay

07 Nags Head Woods

Nags Head Woods is an ecological preserve with the best hiking trails in the area. Here, you'll find more than 150 different types of birds, 550 species of plants, and 50 amphibians and reptiles. You may even spot an otter or two! In the 1930s, this area was a residential community, and you can take an audio tour of the trails to learn more about the stunning landscape and history of Nags Head Woods.