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This place is a must visit when you are coming down to the Outer Banks. In the off season fishing…read moreis free. They have a private lot. The pier sits right in the beach. Come at sunset on a good day and you'll get a great photo moment. If we want a decadent meal of our favorite fried foods, then we come here. The dood is freshly fried, no soggy food here. Our Daves are their huge basket of fries. The onion rings were so deliciously crunchy. They serve beer and wine. In the off season, they have drink specials as low as $3 for standard beer and $5 for a nice craft. Staff is always friendly. Follow their social media because there's either a band or open mic or karaoke.

The Camden County Heritage Museum & Historic Jail are a great places to visit to learn about…read moreCamden's history. I discovered the museum in my quest to visit every county in the state. This museum more than delivered. The museum and jail are located in the same area as the courthouse; parks and recreation and election office. So find a parking space and then look for the open flag at the jail. Although your visit starts at the museum which is across from the jail. Admission to the museums are free. I would have left a donation but did not see a box for that. I was warmly greeted when I arrived and told that this was a small museum. The museum offers self guided tours but I was given a guided tour likely because I knew nothing about the area. Having been to a lot of museums, this museum is actually a pretty good sized museum. I liked that the museum was in chronological order starting with when the town began in 1777. I learned that the town was named after Sir Charles Pratt who was the Earl of Camden. The detailed story boards in the museum as well as all the artifacts in the case bring the history of this coastal town to life. I was told that many of the artifacts are on loan to the museum. The museum covers the Colonial War; Revolutionary War; Civil War; WWI and WW2. The museum also covers the ferries; Great Dismal Swamp; the schools. I learned that Camden County was the last county in the state to have a library and that. Another neat fact I learned was the NASCAR connection to moonshine by evading authorities to move alcohol. Moses Grandy became a well known abolitionist after gaining freedom. He was a water man and purchased his freedom twice but got cheated by owners twice. After he got freedom, he emancipated more family members. The current jail is the third and that was built in 1910 and was used until 1940. There are 4 jail cells on the 2nd floor and a small museum is up there too. The first jail was used until 1880. Then a 2nd jail was built, it burned after prisoners started a fire to try and escape. But they were unable to get out of the building and needed the key from the sheriff, who got there just in time. If you are a history buff, Camden County is rich in history and the museums offer a great place to explore it.

Yellowhouse Gallery may no longer be located in its namesake yellow house on "the beach road" but…read moreit's new locacation still exudes talent, charm and hospitality that many have come to love about this art gallery. If you are in the Outer Banks and hoping to take a lovely piece of art home with you, make Yellowhouse your first stop. Here you will find hundreds of pieces of local art including original water colors, prints, photographs, pen and ink drawings and painted housewares. If you find a piece you like but wish it was in a different size be sure to ask Eve (Gallery Owner) about options. She is very knowledgable about all of the artists she represents and can tell you about different size options. If you are hoping to commission an artist to photograph or paint your favorite OBX landmark be sure to ask Eve about those possibilities too as many artists do do commissions. Some of the artists represented here are James Melvin and Bettye White. You'll also,find the photographic talents of Ray Matthews and Eve Turek, herself. Yellowhouse is now located on the East side of the bypass (Highway 158) across from the Outer Banks hospital.

Great place for the grandkids! I'm not one for souvenirs or purchasing items at a place like this,…read morebut that didn't stop almost everyone else. We went on a busy Saturday and only 1 cashier behind the counter and one person sitting on their phone behind the counter. Not the best look. You have to stand in that line to pay for the tickets for the museum - which honestly, was pretty impressive. Except for the fact you sit through a mandatory 5 minute video of Grave Diggers history. It wasn't the worst thing. The actual attractions were original and very cool! We took pics of the kiddos next to the trucks and things! But the absolute best part was taking a ride on the monster truck! That was pretty wild!! Lots of ooohs and aaaahs!! The last thing I want to add is your prices are double what your website is showing. Not nice.

We had a great time. It was a rainy day on our drive home from vacation and we decided to stop. My…read moretwo kids loved riding on grave digger and my youngest rode on the power wheels type trucks and had a blast. They have some food, bathrooms, store, and the rides. Great spot!

A fun little activity with a small arcade. If you're close by and bored then go for it but there…read moremight be better

Great deal where each adult paid $15 to play 36 holes of mini golf. It is the off-season, so it was…read morenot crowded on the course, but it was a fun time putting through a variety of obstacles. I've been on more elaborately decorated mini golf courses, but this is pleasant enough and well-maintained. I would have preferred a bit more shade while playing on a sunny day, but then that probably would have led to more leaves on the greens. The pop music soundtrack contributed to a lighthearted mood. It was a good way to spend part of a Saturday afternoon here on the Outer Banks!

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.

Flippers is a well maintained little arcade that gives you a couple hours of fun with the kiddos or…read morea great place to just stop and grab a drink or gas. Between birthday parties and playing laser tag it's always been a good place to waste time on a lazy day. Their food is ok. The basics of pizza and soda, we've attended birthdays just never held one so I can't say much for the prices on that. As far as the games go they're mainly about 3-4 credits each. They have a pinball machine area in the back and now have old gaming systems as well like Pac-Man. Those cost tokens though so I'd advise bringing cash to change out for tokens. They really haven't updated the games much besides a few here or there. A few of the games really should be updated and maintained better but otherwise it's a nice little arcade...except their ticket to prize comparison in prices. Their items are extremely overly high for what you're getting. I wouldn't go for the prizes, just fun. Which is the only reason I have them 3/5 instead of 4/5 stars.

First time here was surprised by how many machines they have. A hidden gem I recommend, cheers!read more

The grounds are beautiful. There is plenty of parking. It is conveniently located. You can stop on…read moreyour way into the Outer Banks without having to change your course at all. The staff is friendly, funny, engaging, and make you feel like you are at home. The winery does not offer a menu that we saw, but the oyster crackers that went with our tasting were perfect:) If you visit, sanctuary, vineyards and you like sweet wine like me. Take home a bottle of the Grace, you will not be disappointed!! we will be back again next year and hopefully as retirement quickly approaches we will be back on a much regular basis.

Nice winery with great service and comfortable seating. Liked the way the tastings were set up with…read moresmall tastings labeled so easy to keep track of. Tried the reserve collection but ended up enjoying the other wines more. Ended up purchasing 4 bottles which allowed our tastings to be 'free'.