Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle (2 Tours)

A broad Atlantic beach known for its scenery and nearby wild horses. Beach entry is free, although parking a vehicle in the 4WD area requires a seasonal permit.

A historic seaside community containing beaches, shops, preserved buildings, and lighthouse attractions. There is no fee to enter the town.

This unpainted brick lighthouse offers panoramic views from the top. The grounds are free, but the 2026 lighthouse-climbing fee is $13 per person aged four or older.

Whalehead is a restored 1920s Art Nouveau residence overlooking Currituck Sound. Historic Corolla Park is free, but interior museum tours require admission.

This protected property contains marshes, maritime forest, beaches, and important bird habitat. There is no general entrance fee, although some organized programs or tours may cost extra.

It can be viewed freely from public parks, boardwalks, and roadside areas.

Duck is a walkable coastal town known for shops, restaurants, beaches, and sunset views. There is no fee to enter the town.

Ordinary access is free.

Southern Shores is a quiet residential beach community between Duck and Kitty Hawk. There is no town entrance fee, although some beach parking areas are restricted.

This protected maritime forest includes wetlands, creeks, wildlife habitat, and recreational trails. General public access is free.

Kitty Hawk is closely associated with the Wright brothers and the beginnings of aviation. The town itself has no entrance fee.

It can be viewed without an admission charge.

Accessing or fishing from the pier requires a paid pass, while the surrounding business area may be entered freely.

This coastal town is home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and several beaches. There is no fee to enter the town.

The memorial preserves the site of the first successful powered airplane flights. Visitors aged 16 and older currently require a $10 entrance pass. NPS fees

Nags Head is known for beaches, historic cottages, fishing piers, and large sand dunes. There is no fee to enter the town.

The park protects the tallest living sand-dune system on the Atlantic coast. General day-use admission is free, although lessons, rentals, and facility reservations may cost extra

Entry is free.

Coquina Beach offers public beach access, parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguard services. Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee.

The lighthouse grounds and surrounding marsh boardwalk are free. Climbing the lighthouse requires a seasonal ticket, currently $10 for adults and $5 for eligible reduced-rate visitors.

Viewing the inlet is free, but boating, fishing, camping, and marina services may cost extra.

Bonner Bridge. There is no toll.

This historic station recalls the crews who rescued shipwreck victims along the Outer Banks. Exterior viewing is free, although interior access is generally limited.

The refuge protects beaches, marshes, ponds, and migratory-bird habitat. Its visitor center, trails, and wildlife-viewing areas have no general entrance fee

There is no ordinary entrance fee, but temporary wildlife closures may affect access.

It has no toll or admission charge.

Rodanthe is a small coastal village known for beaches, watersports, and maritime history. There is no fee to enter the village.

This museum complex preserves original U.S. Life-Saving Service buildings and rescue equipment. General admission is currently $10, with discounted family, senior, student, and youth rates.

There is no admission fee, although purchases and separately arranged tours cost extra.

General day use is free, while rentals and lessons may cost extra.

Buxton is a Hatteras Island village near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Point. There is no fee to enter the community.

Visitors may enter without paying admission.

The lighthouse grounds and outdoor areas are free. The tower is closed for climbing throughout 2026 because of restoration work, so no climbing ticket is currently available

Walking access is free, but driving onto the beach requires a paid NPS off-road vehicle permit

There is no village entrance fee.

There is no general admission fee, but marina services and boat launching are charged separately.

The museum presents the maritime, shipwreck, and lifesaving history of the Outer Banks. Admission is free, with optional donations accepted.

The optional seasonal Ocracoke Express passenger ferry charges separately

Accommodations, camping, tours, docking, rentals, and some ferry routes have separate charges.