Outer BanksHatterasThings To DoHatteras Things To Do in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC
content_993_1
Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC, Things to Do
This page provides information on Hatteras things to do in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC, on the Outer Banks.
All | Rodanthe, Waves & Salvo | Avon | Buxton & Frisco | Hatteras Village
CategoryArt and Arts & CraftsAttractionsBeach DrivingBiking & SkatingBirdingBoardwalksBoat CruisesBoating & SailingBowlingCar RentalsChild & Family OrientedClimbingEquipment RentalsFishing & Tackle ShopsGame RoomsGolf Carts, Scooters & LSVsHang GlidingHistoric SitesHistory CentersJet Skis & WaverunnersKayaking & CanoeingKiteboardingMiniature GolfMuseumsNature & Outdoor OrientedNauticalOff-RoadingParasailing & WindsurfingParksPerformances & EventsPlaygroundsRunning, Walking & HikingStandup PaddleboardingSurfing & BodyboardingSwimmingToursVisitor CentersWater SportsWildlife Refuges & Programs
Interactive Map View
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station
Hatteras Thing To Do
23645 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is the nation's largest and most complete existing example of the life-saving stations that were built along the Atlantic coast in the late 19th century to attend to shipwrecks and to rescue survivors. The 1874 Station was the first operational U.S. Life-Saving Service station built in North Carolina, serving until 1954. Chicamacomico has been partially restored, thanks to numerous volunteers who formed a nonprofit organization to save it, and it is now a fine museum and historic site; all structures are original buildings.
On a visit here you'll see the 1874 Station, the 1911 Station, two cookhouses, water tanks and a cistern, a stable, a tractor shed, the smaller boathouse and a village home built in 1907. In the museum, you'll learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service Station and some of the rescues that occurred here. Artifacts, uniforms, rescue equipment, displays, video presentations and self-guided tours help complete your knowledge of place and history. These stations have many stories to tell. Life-Saving crews at Chicamacomico performed many daring rescues, including one of the greatest rescues of WWI, that of the British tanker Mirlo in 1918. When the Mirlo was sunk by the German submarine U-117, Chicamacomico's crew rescued 42 of 51 British sailors. The gift shop is full of unique nautical items and works by local craftspeople plus books and old-fashioned toys.
The historic breeches buoy demonstration is held every Thursday at 2 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The 100th anniversary of the Mirlo rescue was commemorated on August 16, 2018, with a centennial event.
Check their website for special program information, admission fees and hours of operation and to see what is happening on any given day. Chicamacomico is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit raising all of its own funds; it has no federal, state or other budget.
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is the nation's largest and most complete existing example of the life-saving stations that were built along the Atlantic coast in the late 19th century to attend to shipwrecks and to rescue survivors. The 1874 Station was the first operational U.S. Life-Saving Service station built in North Carolina, serving until 1954. Chicamacomico has been partially restored, thanks to numerous volunteers who... read more
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is the nation's largest and most complete existing example of the... read more
Kitty Hawk Kites
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
Community Square, 270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Sale: Limited Time Offers
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You'll find a wide selection of beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Sanuk, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, dolphin tours, tours to and of various Outer Banks locations, parasailing, Jet skis, fishing tournaments and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course.
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies... read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than... read more
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
790 Ocean Trail, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind to waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections of surfwear, sportswear and footwear brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, Hurley, Volcom, Roxy, Vissla, Reef, Patagonia, Sanuk, OluKai and many others. As the leading Outer Banks Hobie retailer, Kitty Hawk Surf Co. can also help you out with your kayak fishing needs, whether you need to rent a kayak or pick up simple accessories for your excursion. They even offer kayak fishing charters, where knowledgeable guides help you catch red drum, speckled trout, flounder and more.
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind to waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find... read more
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to... read more
Waves Village Watersports Resort
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and watersports enthusiasts will find this to be an ideal Outer Banks accommodation, but even if watersports aren't your thing, the condos at Waves Village are some of the finest, upscale accommodations on northern Hatteras Island. Each 1,600-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath condominium offers a private balcony with a hot tub and stunning views of Pamlico Sound. You can sit on your private balcony and watch kiteboarders zipping across the sound. The condos are beautifully appointed, with tasteful decor, up-to-date kitchens, stainless appliances, WiFi, grills and more. The condominium complex has an outdoor pool. Onsite at the resort are watersports lessons and rentals, an adventure climbing tower/ropes course, a soundfront restaurant, a coffee shop and several shops offering everything from apparel to gear.
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and watersports enthusiasts will find this to be an ideal Outer Banks accommodation, but even if watersports aren't your thing, the condos at Waves Village are some of the finest, upscale accommodations on northern Hatteras Island. Each 1,600-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath condominium offers a private balcony with a hot tub and stunning... read more
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and... read more
Beach Driving
Driving on the beach is allowed in many areas of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. However, the National Park Service (NPS) requires visitors to have an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit to operate a vehicle on designated ORV routes at the Seashore. ORV permits and route maps can be obtained at any of the three NPS permit offices located at the Bodie Island Visitor Center, the Hatteras Island... read more
Beads & Beans OBX
This family-owned and -operated gem can now be found right on the sound, just across the street from the old location, in the same building as Austin's Seafood and next to Lisa's Pizzeria. The coffee shop offers true Italian-style cappuccinos, lattes, frappes, coffees (iced & hot) along with their dark, smooth, Dutch-drip cold brew, matcha, chai and Numi organic teas. They also serve real, whole-fruit and... read more
Charlie's Boat Rentals
Looking to get out on the water? Charlie's Boat Rentals rents 19-foot Caribbean Skiffs, a 24-foot Carolina Skiff and a variety of pontoon boats in different sizes, including a 30-foot pontoon boat that holds a crowd. Boats are available by the day or week. The Caribbean Skiff flat bottom boats have either 50 hp or 115 hp motors. Charlie's also rents Waverunners. All safety equipment... read more
Charlie's Wave Runners
If you're looking for an exhilarating water adventure, check out Charlie's Waverunners. They specialize in renting Waverunners and have lots of brand-new options. Charlie's is the only company that will let you go out of the buoyed area. They also offer tubing and boat rentals.
DVO/Duck Village Outfitters
A surf shop staple in Duck for almost two decades, DVO has other locations in Kill Devil Hills and Salvo on Hatteras Island. A trusted local outfitter, DVO rents bikes, kayaks, surfboards and paddleboards and offers kayak tours, surf lessons and standup paddleboard (SUP) lessons for all ages. With fresh stock daily, this surf shop has been part of the Outer Banks community for a long time,... read more
Hatteras Island Sail Shop
This soundfront recreation center offers rentals of kayaks, sailboats, standup paddleboards (SUP) and windsurfing equipment plus lessons in windsurfing, kiteboarding and SUP. An on-site launching facility makes it easy to slip into the water. They sell SUP, kiteboarding and windsurfing equipment as well as active-inspired clothing and all the gear you need for your favorite watersports.
Hatteras Island Surf Shop
This classic surf shop in an old cottage has been a fixture on the island surf scene for more than 40 years. The shop sells new and used boards and surf-related gear and rents surf, body, skim and standup paddleboards plus beach gear. Surf lessons are available for adults as well as kids. They sell all the watersports equipment, accessories and wetsuits you could need... read more
Hatteras Tours
Ocracoke Thing To Do
For a local historian's perspective of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, you won't want to miss this bus tour of Hatteras Island. Island native Danny Couch leads tours in a 28-passenger mini-bus, telling fascinating stories and bits of island history along the way. Couch grew up on the island and is passionate about its history. The stories he tells will intrigue you. Tours include Chicamacomico (Rodanthe,... read more
Weekly Beach Report
The Outer Banks This Week Beach Report is brought to you by:
sidebar_second_952_1
sidebar_second_61_1
sidebar_second_61_10
$5 Off Kayak & Sup Tours, Lessons & Rentals
More Details!
Outer Banks Giveaways
Enter to Win: Waverunner Rental With Corolla Water Sports
Corolla Water Sports
View All Giveaways