Rain, rain, go away…
Guest: We are so excited and looking forward to our trip! We are taking the scenic ferry route from Cedar Island to Ocracoke to Hatteras and up Hwy 12.
I understand most attractions are outdoors at the Outer Banks. However, with a chance of rain, besides the Wright Brothers museum, are there other places where we may explore indoors?
Our reply: For rainy day attractions, you’re right that the Wright Bros. museum is a good one. In order of how close they are to the loft, there’s:
- Jockey’s Ridge visitor’s center (and it’s free!),
- the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island,
- some of the attractions at Roanoke Island Festival Park,
- Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education (another free one!),
- Frisco Native American Museum,
- and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
- Destination Funplex. Nearby The Lark is an indoor bounce house, arcade, mini golf and laser tag.
- Outer Banks Children’s Museum. The museum recently re-opened in the Buccaneer’s Walk Center, expanding the already great play/learning space.
- Of course there’s also covered strip malls and a few restaurants that have ocean views from inside.
Bottom line: Don’t let rain keep you down. When rain keeps you off the beach, start exploring the rest of the unique and wonderful OBX!
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education explores local wildlife and folk art and is adjacent to the historic lighthouse and Corolla village.
