One of three NC aquariums. Don't miss the shark dive show and the sea turtle rescue exhibit. Buy tickets online to skip the line on rainy summer days.
Family Fun
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Sea turtles, sharks, river otters and a life-size shipwreck tank — best rainy-day stop on the OBX.
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