Kill Devil Hills

For decades, Kill Devil Hills was a hidden gem, inhabited mostly by lifesaving employees and fishing family locals, until the Wright Brothers put it on the map in 1903 with the world’s first engine-powered flight. Not only did this famous “first flight” change the history of aviation forever, but it positioned Kill Devil Hills as a sought-after coastal destination for decades to come. Today, the monument at the Wright Brothers Memorial can be seen for miles around, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to this accredited Outer Banks town.

Nestled nicely between Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills is a collection of vacation homes along both the ocean and the sound, with a large population of year-round locals mixed in, allowing for an authentic Outer Banks experience for the out-of-town vacationer. Many small, locally-owned establishments intertwine with larger, well-known operations to offer Kill Devil Hills vacationers the perfect combination of culture and convenience.

Cruise the beach road, which winds along the coastline just over the dunes from the ocean, for a relaxed view of the oceanfront homes, restaurants and beachside shops that give Kill Devil Hills its flare, or launch kayaks or paddleboards with your family on the soundside for a day on the water - no matter what you’re looking for, all you have to do is slow down, assume that relaxed, Outer Banks attitude, and enjoy the ride. And if it’s an entertaining evening you’re in search of, the nightlife scene in Kill Devil Hills is always bustling with live, local music and rooftop tiki bars to carry those long beach days into fun-filled starry nights!

There are plenty of things to do in Kill Devil Hills for all ages and interests. If you prefer to stock your vacation home with groceries and hang out at the house or beach for the entirety of your vacation, there are several large grocery stores in Kill Devil Hills to accommodate your needs. If dining out, going out for drinks, or grooving to live music is more your speed, there are a lot of places to go in Kill Devil Hills. Spend your day in the ocean on a boogie board, then head straight to a seafood restaurant to sample the fresh catch. Have kids in your group? There’s a plethora of fun things to do with kids in Kill Devil Hills. Spend the afternoon playing mini golf and visit a local ice cream shop on the way home.

Twiddy Restoration Projects in Kill Devil Hills

• The Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station