Things to do and places to eat!
Food Scene
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdExcellent food and service in a cozy upscale environment.
Great food, not far from the cottage. Reservations recommended during the summer season.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdGreat food, not far from the cottage. Reservations recommended during the summer season.
Great burgers and Frozen Custard. Can take the back roads to get there from the cottage.
53 locals recommend
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyGreat burgers and Frozen Custard. Can take the back roads to get there from the cottage.
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailOutstanding food and service every time.
Family owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great specials!
65 locals recommend
Henry's Restaurant
3396 N Croatan HwyFamily owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great specials!
Miller's Seafood & Steak House
1520 S Virginia Dare TrailServing breakfast and dinner.
Pok's Art
3701 N Croatan HwyGreat fresh Asian food.
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyIsland inspired menu. Some of the best fish tacos!
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan HwyAssorted menu, all great!
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyAmazing Sicilian Restaurant.
Outer Bean Cafe
3701 N Croatan HwyGreat vegetarian and vegan options here.
Bob's Grill OBX
8709 1219 S Croatan HwyFast breakfast restaurant.
"Eat and get the hell out"
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
2106 N Virginia Dare TrailFresh seafood served from the steam bar
Gotta get the famous "Dolphin boat". Get there early for lunch, they sell out fast and close up.
89 locals recommend
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailGotta get the famous "Dolphin boat". Get there early for lunch, they sell out fast and close up.
Really great food and homemade desserts.
There is a lot of Outer Banks history in their building.
184 locals recommend
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailReally great food and homemade desserts.
There is a lot of Outer Banks history in their building.
Some of the best local caught seafood is served here. Great water views also.
99 locals recommend
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailSome of the best local caught seafood is served here. Great water views also.
TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyWine Bar and restaurant
Have a meal while enjoying the best view on the Outer Banks
74 locals recommend
Nags Head Fishing Pier
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailHave a meal while enjoying the best view on the Outer Banks
Best pizza and subs on the beach.
Vinny's won't deliver to Colington but it's worth the trip to pick it up
27 locals recommend
Vinny's Pizza Joint
3701 N Croatan HwyBest pizza and subs on the beach.
Vinny's won't deliver to Colington but it's worth the trip to pick it up
Food Dudes Kitchen
1216 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat little spot toget carry out
Freshfit Cafe
7531 S Virginia Dare TrailEnjoy delicious healthy food with an amazing water view.
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyGreat family steak house!
Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington RdNeighborhood ice cream and coffee shop.
Sal's Pizza
710 S Virginia Dare TrailReally great food and they deliver!
Plaza Azteca
1502 S Croatan HwyGreat food and service
Bar
Blue Crab Tavern
1180 Colington RdHave a beer and watch amazing sunsets from the back deck.
Longboards Island Grill
3833 N Croatan HwyActivities
H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwySuper fun water park. About 20 minutes away from the cottage.
Check online for coupons. You may need to call ahead to schedule your time.
55 locals recommend
First Flight Adventure Park
6716 S Croatan HwyCheck online for coupons. You may need to call ahead to schedule your time.
Inexpensive great family fun. About a 25-30 minute drive.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdInexpensive great family fun. About a 25-30 minute drive.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrClimb the world's largest natural sand dune.
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures
101 West Airstrip RoadOuter Banks nature at its finest.
122 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Outer Banks nature at its finest.
Another great nature spot of the Outer Banks
94 locals recommend
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC-12Another great nature spot of the Outer Banks
This is not only a skate park with a hockey rink and a bowl, there is also a huge DOG PARK, a pond and a fitness trail.
10 locals recommend
Aviation skatepark
103 Veterans DrThis is not only a skate park with a hockey rink and a bowl, there is also a huge DOG PARK, a pond and a fitness trail.
If you're coming from the north make sure to stop by and check out the home of the Grave Digger on your way down or back.
13 locals recommend
Diggers Diner
5650 Caratoke HwyIf you're coming from the north make sure to stop by and check out the home of the Grave Digger on your way down or back.
Sightseeing
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdAbout an hour drive bit totally worth it.
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailPier with gift shop. Walk right out over the Atlantic Ocean.
The pier the locals hang out at.
They've just added their new deck bar, sometimes have live music out there.
93 locals recommend
Avalon Pier
2111 N Virginia Dare TrailThe pier the locals hang out at.
They've just added their new deck bar, sometimes have live music out there.
Where the first ever powered flight took place. One of the witnesses, of that flight has likely been inside of the cottage, he is the Great grandfather of the cottage owner.
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyWhere the first ever powered flight took place. One of the witnesses, of that flight has likely been inside of the cottage, he is the Great grandfather of the cottage owner.
Nags Head Dolphin Watch
7517 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a great weekday adventure. Traffic is terrible on the weekends.
176 locals recommend
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
This is a great weekday adventure. Traffic is terrible on the weekends.
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdGrocery Stores
Harris Teeter
5400 North Croatan Highway5 miles.
Publix Super Market at First Flight Square
1530 N Croatan Hwy4.6 miles
Food Lion
1720 N Croatan Hwy4.8 miles
The Fresh Market
5000 S Croatan HwyBilly's Seafood
1341 Colington RdBest local seafood store right on Colington Road
Fitness/Yoga
Kind Yoga offers hot, warm and cool yoga with some of the best instructors on the Outer Banks.
8 locals recommend
Kind Yoga
3105 N Croatan HwyKind Yoga offers hot, warm and cool yoga with some of the best instructors on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Sport Club
2423 S Croatan HwyGreat local gym.