Dare district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk is a town in Dare district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 3,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 33 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wright Brothers National Memorial (8 km), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (19 km) and Roanoke Sound (19 km).

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk, Dare district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kitty Hawk at a glance

Location
Dare district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 3,447
Coordinates
36.0646° N, 75.7057° W
Places within 50 km
86 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Kitty Hawk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kitty Hawk: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Kitty Hawk

59 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is Halls Harbor (12 km); the best-known is Roanoke Sound (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kitty Hawk

45 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is Colington Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Kitty Hawk

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7 (2 km); the best-known is Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kitty Hawk

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Kitty Hawk

20 churches within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is Colington United Methodist (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kitty Hawk

15 museums within 100 km of Kitty Hawk. The closest is Herbert M. Collins Boathouse (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kitty Hawk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitty Hawk
  2. 2 km Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7 · heritage site, Dare
  3. 7 km Wright Brothers National Memorial · monument, Dare
  4. 11 km Roanoke Sound · beach, Dare
  5. 6 km North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island · island, Dare
  6. 2 km Fort Raleigh National Historic Site · fort, Dare
  7. 19 km Back to Kitty Hawk

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How to reach Kitty Hawk

    All places near Kitty Hawk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Kitty Hawk by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Beaches & coast59Halls Harbor (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Colington Island (8 km)
    Forts & heritage29Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7 (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island (20 km)
    Churches20Colington United Methodist (8 km)
    Museums15Herbert M. Collins Boathouse (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs9Shallowbag Bay (22 km)
    Other attractions4Wade Point Light (33 km)
    Parks3Wright Brothers National Memorial (8 km)
    Temples3Leighs Temple (62 km)
    Waterfalls1Kill Devil Falls beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1Pocosin Overlook (95 km)

    Kitty Hawk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitty Hawk?

    Wright Brothers National Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (fort, about 19 km), Roanoke Sound (beach, about 19 km), North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island (island, about 20 km), Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7 (heritage site, about 2 km), Kill Devil Falls beach (waterfall, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kitty Hawk?

    86 places on Spotwander: 33 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kitty Hawk?

    Halls Harbor, about 12 km by road; Jockey's Ridge (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kitty Hawk?

    Colington Island, about 8 km by road; Brock Island (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitty Hawk?

    Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7, about 2 km by road; Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitty Hawk?

    Start in Kitty Hawk, visit Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station #7, then Wright Brothers National Memorial, then Roanoke Sound, then North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, then Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitty Hawk?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Kitty Hawk

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kitty Hawk’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kitty Hawk on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.