Nags Head, NC
Even though this place sounds more like a pub overseas than a beach town, Nags Head is a thin settlement on North Carolina’s outer banks. Early explorers would have been surrounded by high dunes here.
But the outer banks are ever-changing, and now the only dunes remaining are at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, where you’ll find some leisurely hiking and hang-gliding possibilities.
Outdoor amusements are the main attraction in this beautiful area, with kayaking and dolphin spotting cruises being the most popular trips.
South of the beach town, you’ll find the gorgeous 155ft high Bodie Island Lighthouse, its 217-step climb to the top being open to the public. But while this trek might sound daunting, the view will be worth it!
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What a beautiful beach. I would love to be there some day, it is so colorful and inviting.
You completely missed the small communities on the gulf coast in Texas. I guess I should thank you for not crowding up our beaches with tourists!