Cape Hatteras Land Activities

Head over to Avon Golf to practice your putting skills. 18-hole, natural-grass putting green is lush. Tickets available at the Avon Fishing Pier.

The largest remaining maritime forest in the Southeast consists of pine- and oak-covered dune ridges and maritime swamp forest. It's a rare ecosystem for a barrier island, and most visitors don't even realize it exists. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management maintains a 968-acre portion of the woods for research, education and recreation and offers some great hiking trails for the public to use to experience this amazing ecosystem. You might see one of 360 species of birds, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons, plus gray fox, white-tailed deer, mink, river otter, box turtles, salamanders or other creatures.

The game room at Frisco Mini-Golf has pool tables, air hockey, video games and snacks like ice cream, nachos and hot dogs and drinks.

With multiple locations along the coast, Kitty Hawk provides outdoor and aviation gear and accessories, hang gliding and kite boarding lessons. They include recreational activity packages. Dolphin tours, parasailing, jet ski and bike rentals as well.

With our pottery create your own unique, hand painted souvenir. Pottery classes, gifts and take-home kits are available.

An enormous game room great for kids who are looking for something to do. Pool tables, Foosball, air hockey, tons of video games, and a snack bar with candy and soft drinks.

Near the lighthouse is a three-quarter-mile trail through the maritime forest of Buxton Woods. When heading toward the lighthouse, turn right on the road that heads toward the Cape Point Campground. A pine-needle-covered path leads back into the forest. Along the way there are informational signs about the maritime forest ecosystem and the health of Buxton Woods. You'll pass a naturally occurring freshwater pond called Jennette's Sedge. This is a mostly flat, easy walk, though it's not recommended for the disabled due to uneven terrain.

Play a round of miniature golf, then enjoy banana splits, sundaes, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, or shaved ice.

This is the place for summer fun. The 18-hole mini-golf course is nestled under live oaks, providing a shady spot. Afterwards, cool down with the delicious frozen custard.

Equine Adventures offers 2-hour horseback rides through the scenic trails of Frisco Woods, ending up at the beach. Rides are guided and are offered in the morning and afternoon. All levels of riders are accommodated; but children under 12 not accepted. Rides are offered year round. You must make reservations in advance.

Can't bear to leave your golf game behind on vacation? Be sure to visit this nine-hole executive golf course. Play twice to get in 18 holes. Open year-round. Reasonable rates include carts.

With multiple locations along the coast, Kitty Hawk provides outdoor and aviation gear and accessories, hang gliding and kite boarding lessons. They include recreational activity packages. Dolphin tours, parasailing, jet ski and bike rentals as well.

Multiple locations to serve your needs for any occasion beach equipment.

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