Jockey's Ridge State Park is free and open until 9pm in summer. Bring water and closed-toe shoes — the sand gets hot.
Outdoors
Sunset Hike at Jockey's Ridge
Climb the tallest sand dunes on the East Coast for sunset over the sound.
See it from the air
Many Outer Banks activities look completely different from a helicopter. Coastal Helicopters offers scenic tours over the beaches, lighthouses and wild-horse territory.
Book a helicopter tour