Gary’s local guidebook
Food scene
Booty Treats is just steps away. It's a favorite of summer visitors for ice cream and other frozen treats.
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Booty Treats Ice Cream and Shave Ice
2600 S Virginia Dare TrailBooty Treats is just steps away. It's a favorite of summer visitors for ice cream and other frozen treats.
We always enjoy a meal at the Red Drum. The steamed shrimp and fish and chips are just a couple of our favorites. It is an easy walk from the Little White House.
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Red Drum Tap House
2412 S Virginia Dare TrailWe always enjoy a meal at the Red Drum. The steamed shrimp and fish and chips are just a couple of our favorites. It is an easy walk from the Little White House.
This is a great local spot to grab some coffee or a muffin. It is a quick 2 block walk.
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Morning View Coffee House
2707 S Croatan HwyThis is a great local spot to grab some coffee or a muffin. It is a quick 2 block walk.
This is a quaint little restaurant that is located in an old building that used to house one of Nags Head's first grocery stores (Harris Grocery). We enjoy breakfast there. Treat yourself to Tarheel Coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.
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Old Nags Head Cafe
3948 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a quaint little restaurant that is located in an old building that used to house one of Nags Head's first grocery stores (Harris Grocery). We enjoy breakfast there. Treat yourself to Tarheel Coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.
This is a great little spot that has been featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. So, it can get busy during the season. There are volleyball courts in the back.
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Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a great little spot that has been featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. So, it can get busy during the season. There are volleyball courts in the back.
Lucky 12 is a local sports bar and restaurant. They have a backyard patio. If you are looking for a place to watch sports there are lots of TVs throughout the bar and restaurant.
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Lucky 12 Tavern
3308 S Virginia Dare TrailLucky 12 is a local sports bar and restaurant. They have a backyard patio. If you are looking for a place to watch sports there are lots of TVs throughout the bar and restaurant.
Slice is one of our favorite spots to grab a slice of pizza or a whole pizza. They are located on the bypass next door to the Outer Banks Brewing Station.
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Slice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwaySlice is one of our favorite spots to grab a slice of pizza or a whole pizza. They are located on the bypass next door to the Outer Banks Brewing Station.
Madison's Pizza is close by in a small shopping center on the bypass. This little spot only does take out. We've enjoyed their pizza to go.
MADISONS PIZZA
3022 #6 S Croatan HwyMadison's Pizza is close by in a small shopping center on the bypass. This little spot only does take out. We've enjoyed their pizza to go.
This is popular restaurant and the food is delicious. It can get busy during the season.
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Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is popular restaurant and the food is delicious. It can get busy during the season.
Bonzer Shack is one of our favorites. The staff is always nice and we enjoy the food. They have an outdoor area with cornhole and outdoor seating.
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The Bonzer Shack
1200 S Virginia Dare TrailBonzer Shack is one of our favorites. The staff is always nice and we enjoy the food. They have an outdoor area with cornhole and outdoor seating.
Waveriders is another local spot to grab coffee, a breakfast sandwich, sandwich or a cold beer.
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Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan HwyWaveriders is another local spot to grab coffee, a breakfast sandwich, sandwich or a cold beer.
This is one of our favorite spots for Sunday brunch. The food is great and the staff is always friendly.
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Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan HwyThis is one of our favorite spots for Sunday brunch. The food is great and the staff is always friendly.
This restaurant just opened in 2021 and we think it is really good. This is definitely a place to check out.
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Mahi Mahi's Island Grill
2217 South Croatan HighwayThis restaurant just opened in 2021 and we think it is really good. This is definitely a place to check out.
This spot opened up in 2021 and has quickly become one of our favorites. The staff is nice. They are open for lunch and dinner.
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Noosa Beach Grille
2003 South Croatan HighwayThis spot opened up in 2021 and has quickly become one of our favorites. The staff is nice. They are open for lunch and dinner.
Lessons and Rentals
Farmdog is just a couple of blocks away on the beach road. They offer surfing lessons and also rent equipment such as surfboards, tents, chairs and bikes.
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Farmdog Surf School
2403 S Virginia Dare TrailFarmdog is just a couple of blocks away on the beach road. They offer surfing lessons and also rent equipment such as surfboards, tents, chairs and bikes.
This rental place is close by and offers all types of rentals including beach chairs, bikes, paddle board and cabana set up on the beach
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Ocean Atlantic Rentals
2001 S Croatan HwyThis rental place is close by and offers all types of rentals including beach chairs, bikes, paddle board and cabana set up on the beach
Local Retail
This is a cute little gift shop just a quick walk north from the cottage on the beach road.
Gulf Stream Gifts
2512 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a cute little gift shop just a quick walk north from the cottage on the beach road.
This is another cute little local shop that has recycled, upcycled and hand crafted items. It is a quick walk from the Little White House just to the north on the beach road.
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seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is another cute little local shop that has recycled, upcycled and hand crafted items. It is a quick walk from the Little White House just to the north on the beach road.
This is the first local distillery to open in the outer banks. They offer tours and samples. This may be subject to change due to COVID. They have a retail shop and tasting room on site. The owners and staff are great. It is worth stopping by if you decide to visit Manteo.
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Kill Devil Hills Rum
510 Budleigh StreetThis is the first local distillery to open in the outer banks. They offer tours and samples. This may be subject to change due to COVID. They have a retail shop and tasting room on site. The owners and staff are great. It is worth stopping by if you decide to visit Manteo.
Absolutely Outer Banks
3708 N Croatan HwyThis is a cute little eclectic gift shop.
Class And Trash
906 S Croatan HwyThis is a unique place to find vintage treasures.
Local activity
This is very close to our house and offers great walking trails and beautiful scenery. We would definitely recommend that if you want to get out and explore, this is a place to enjoy.
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Nags Head Woods
This is very close to our house and offers great walking trails and beautiful scenery. We would definitely recommend that if you want to get out and explore, this is a place to enjoy.
This is the largest natural sand dune on the east coast. The national park offers sound side access. Hang gliding lessons are available at the retail shops across the street.
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Jockeys Ridge
This is the largest natural sand dune on the east coast. The national park offers sound side access. Hang gliding lessons are available at the retail shops across the street.