Fun little quick stop with cool boats and fun exhibits. Went with my young niece and nephew on a…read morerainy day. Near the wildlife center also.

Museum was educational but not very exciting but it free. There is a game where you try to steer a…read moreship inside. Lots of old boats and artifacts. Very nice bathroom directly across from the front doors.

Whalehead Mansion is a restored 1920s, five story home. It is located in the Currituck Sound…read more The self guided 45 minute tour was $7. Whalehead has a very small parking lot so if you cannot find a spot you will need to park over near the Maritime Museum and Currituck Lighthouse. The tour isn't really self guided as you cannot go at your own pace or in the order you want. They have it setup to go a certain way and an Ipod in some of the rooms to tell you about the room. Upstairs had a piece of paper to tell you about the rooms. If the tour was self guided I would have expected to spend as much time as I wanted in each room, some rooms more and some less. The basement has a lot of information to read and I learned a lot. Photography is not allowed inside but they do have a small gift shop where you can buy some books and other merchandise to learn more about the property. I still highly recommend visiting Whalehead and hope to tour it again someday. Maybe it become truly self guided after the pandemic.

What a beautifully restored piece of history! The docents are extremely knowledgeable and happy to…read morechat! They honored the home with tons of little touches - down to same wall colors. They say it will take 45 mins we spent well over an hour! A definite must for the history buffs!

A great place to learn about the wildlife & the history of the Outer Banks. Beautifully done…read moreexhibits that showcase the unique & vibrant life that make up the area. Enough to see for the whole family. Friendly & helpful Staff made our visit memorable.

This is a beautiful park to watch the sunset on the sound. This would be a great spot to take…read morephotos together, bring chairs and sit, or enjoy a stroll around. Plenty of parking available.

Cute little beach lighthouse in Corolla. Scenic park it's located in. Definitely worth going to if…read moreyou have the time.

This was a nice excursion while we were in the area. There were 5 of us and 4 went to the top of…read morethe lighthouse. We also visited the gift shop, which was expensive. It doesn't take much time and I think it was $12 or $13 to go to the top. It took maybe 30 minutes to see, do an easy activity when there's something else planned in the area.

If you're looking for a true seaside heirloom, not just a cheap souvenir, you definitely need to…read morestop by the Old Corolla Trading Company. This wonderful shop, located in the Corolla Historic Village, features gorgeous art, whimsical metal toys, brass telescopes and sextons, beautiful tin signs and fabulous furniture. On the first floor, you'll find a 1918 Ford Deluxe Surf Wagon! The second floor is an airy, dreamy room lined with bamboo - you'll want to stay for a cocktail at the bar made from a hot-air balloon basket! Everything is wonderful here but the prices are very steep - a few hundred to a few thousand for handcrafted artwork. The Surf Wagon is priced at $29,000. But even if that's out of your price range, it's still fun to browse - like touring an art museum of the great travels of yesteryear!

Very cheap admission. Hangers are completely stuffed with war planes, and other odds and ends of…read moredifferent wars and countries. Planes so packed in to areas you have to bend over or squeeze through to not touch and continue browsing. I think it was Justin that gave our groups tour at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday May 31, 2026. He was super informative, answered all questions and even gave plenty of time to browse and take pictures on your own. He kept us cool, and didn't spend to long talking in hot areas. My 6 year old was super stoked and this museum impressed the whole family inside and out. If not mistaken more than 80% of the planes are still capable of flying and we seen 1 take off. Which they provide a ride in one for extra charge!! Definitely worth the stop and the party of five we came with thoroughly enjoyed the visit and was here for about 3 hours checking everything out.

This is such a great spot! While I haven't actually toured the museum itself, we love to visit the…read moredinosaur park that is located before you get to the museum. I also enjoy running to the VA Beach Run To Remember Memorial Day 5K.

First time here was surprised by how many machines they have. A hidden gem I recommend, cheers!read more

Flippers is a well maintained little arcade that gives you a couple hours of fun with the kiddos or…read morea great place to just stop and grab a drink or gas. Between birthday parties and playing laser tag it's always been a good place to waste time on a lazy day. Their food is ok. The basics of pizza and soda, we've attended birthdays just never held one so I can't say much for the prices on that. As far as the games go they're mainly about 3-4 credits each. They have a pinball machine area in the back and now have old gaming systems as well like Pac-Man. Those cost tokens though so I'd advise bringing cash to change out for tokens. They really haven't updated the games much besides a few here or there. A few of the games really should be updated and maintained better but otherwise it's a nice little arcade...except their ticket to prize comparison in prices. Their items are extremely overly high for what you're getting. I wouldn't go for the prizes, just fun. Which is the only reason I have them 3/5 instead of 4/5 stars.

The Museum of the Albemarle, a hidden gem in Elizabeth City that goes above and beyond what one…read moremight anticipate for a town of its size, is tucked away along the shoreline. The size and caliber of the displays immediately establish that this is not a little local collection but rather a well designed area that reflects the richness and complexity of the history of northeastern North Carolina. Despite my short time today, I was amazed by the depth of the exhibits, which cover centuries of local history, from colonial colonization and Indigenous cultures to maritime heritage and contemporary municipal development. The museum's layout is expansive, with high ceilings and spacious galleries that invite deeper exploration. It's the kind of place where you could easily spend several hours and still feel like there's more to uncover. [Review 887 of 2025 - 4309 in North Carolina - 24444 overall]

The Museum of the Albermarle is located in Downtown Elizabeth City. Admission is free and the…read moremuseum has its own parking lot or you can park in other lots in town and walk to the museum. The museum has a ramp or stairs in the front to get to the entrance. The museum is large and is on two levels and covers all 13 of the Albemarle counties. (Northampton; Hertford; Dare; Bertie; Gates; Perquimans; Chowan; Pasquotank; Camden; Currituck; Washington; Tyrell; and Hyde), pretty much all of the northeast corner of the state. You can take the stairs up to the second level for a better look at the shad boat and quilts or use the elevator. Restrooms are located on both levels. The first floor had some traveling exhibits and the gift shop. The second floor had the permanent exhibits with the history of the area. I liked that the museum covered so many topics from the beginning to different periods of time from when Native Americans were in the region to the slavery and the Underground Railroad, Railroads; Automobiles; Firefighting; Farming; the World Wars and the Civil War; Civil Rights; the Vietnam War; the Coast Guard; different industries and tourism. The museum has many artifacts and information boards to read. The waterfowl exhibit with the bird decoys was great and showed the details of the carvings. The floating theatre inspired Show Boat. Hannah Crafts was inspiring. This museum showcases the importance of the Albemarle Sound and the region and they did a great job of preserving history and stories for future generations. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful museum.

Coming from the North, this is the Visitor Center that you're going to want to stop at as you have…read morecrossed over onto the Outer Banks. On the bypass at Milepost 1 in Kitty Hawk (it's on the right past the Home Depot), this welcome center has help for reservations, a ton of brochures, rest rooms and a good-sized picnic area. I found it quite helpful. Don't miss the 100th anniversary of powered flight monument where they've buried a time capsule to be opened in 2103.

Great rest area with clean restrooms. You usually don't run into any sort of crowds here. It's a…read moreconvenient area for a rest stop with fast foods close by.

Awesome place for everyone! We drove by this last year headed to OBX and made sure we stopped at…read moreDiggers Dungeon this year. If you have someone in your family who enjoys monster trucks then this is the place to stop hands down. It's a relatively quick stop, so it shouldn't take too much time from your beach trip. Animals: pigs, chickens and goats to name a few, which was a surprise and my kid loved interacting with them. Rides: RIP tide was a great experience and my kid has T stopped talking about the experience. It's $10 bucks and cash only, but totally worth the money. Shop: very well laid out and easily shipped with tons of monster truck items to choose from. Prices are a bit higher than Walmart or Amazon, but certainly not totally off basis - what do you really expect though... This is absolutely a must do and we are stopping by again on the way home.

Great place for the grandkids! I'm not one for souvenirs or purchasing items at a place like this,…read morebut that didn't stop almost everyone else. We went on a busy Saturday and only 1 cashier behind the counter and one person sitting on their phone behind the counter. Not the best look. You have to stand in that line to pay for the tickets for the museum - which honestly, was pretty impressive. Except for the fact you sit through a mandatory 5 minute video of Grave Diggers history. It wasn't the worst thing. The actual attractions were original and very cool! We took pics of the kiddos next to the trucks and things! But the absolute best part was taking a ride on the monster truck! That was pretty wild!! Lots of ooohs and aaaahs!! The last thing I want to add is your prices are double what your website is showing. Not nice.