Avalon Beach Travel Guide
Kill Devil Hills
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Popular places to visit
Avalon Fishing Pier
Avalon Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Kill Devil Hills, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Nags Head Woods Preserve, a lovely green space in Kill Devil Hills. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Glazin' Go-Nuts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Glazin' Go-Nuts during your travels in Kill Devil Hills. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Destination Fun
You can take time to visit Destination Fun during your travels to Kill Devil Hills. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
Take the family on an outing to Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop during your trip to Kill Devil Hills. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks
Top hotels in Avalon Beach
Beach Road Bed and Breakfast
"It was very interesting. It’s a big house with different rooms. We all share the kitchen, living room, laundry room, pool and deck area. Overall it was pretty good. One thing that did irritated go get it brought our dog and all you can hear is another dog barking 85% of the time.!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Shutters on the Banks
"Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Mariner Inn and Suites
"Not crowded nice pool next to beach access you do have to walk across the street to go to the beach pool and front desk. There was trash from the previous person in the freezer and also in the drawers which was surprising but for the price I don’t really care there wernt bugs it didn’t stink the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Mia's Boutique Hotel
"Location was great and easy access to the beach. Staff was very friendly."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Sea Ranch Resort
"I loved staying there because it was right on the ocean and the staff was exceptionally friendly. I also loved the beach bistro. We had a wonderful breakfast there."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills
"The outside had damage that hadn't been fixed in a while, very disappointing to look at that when you pull up"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Avalon Beach
Colington Harbour
While Colington Harbour may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Woods Preserve.
