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Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding

An activity in Nags Head, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding in Nags Head
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Why go

Beginner hang gliding lessons on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Nags Head, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Jockey's Ridge State Park, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Nags Head
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Nags Head, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jockey's Ridge State Park

    Tallest living sand dune system on the East Coast; prime for sunset and kite flying.

    Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Outer Banks Brewing Station

    Wind-powered brewpub with house beers and live music.

    Drinks · 3.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Site of the first powered flights, with markers and a granite monument on Kill Devil Hill.

    Sight · 4.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sam & Omie's

    Fishing-shack restaurant since 1937 serving seafood and breakfast.

    Food · 4.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Jennette's Pier

    Concrete ocean pier with fishing, exhibits and views over the surf.

    Activity · 4.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

    Seafood house on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway with sound views from every seat and NC-caught fish.

    Food · 4.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding is a stop on our Outer Banks Beach Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding is our only activity pick in Nags Head; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Nags Head guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Nags Head run from 51°F in January to 82°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Nags Head from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Nags Head weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
302 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
Coordinates
35.96388, -75.63177
Destination
Nags Head, North Carolina
Website
kittyhawk.com

Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding?

Plan on about 3 hours at Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book a day or two ahead; morning lessons have calmer wind.

Where is Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding?

Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding is at 302 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding?

Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding appears on Outer Banks Beach Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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