Dog-Friendly Activities Near Avalon Beach, Kill Devil Hills, NC, US

There are 39 dog-friendly activities near Avalon Beach. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Avalon Beach.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, NC 3.2 km

Wright Brothers National Memorial Bring your leashed pup to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC, and see the site of the first successful airplane flights. While there, you can fly kites, visit the beginning and end locations of the first flight, see the reconstructed 1903 camp buildings and visit the Wright Brothers National Monument. The area is dog-friendly, but Fido must be leashed at all times and is not permitted inside any buildings. See Details

Bodie Island Light Station

Nags Head, NC 27 km

Bodie Island Light Station Bodie Island Light Station in Nags Head is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners in the grounds of this historic lighthouse. Dogs are not allowed inside anymore, despite the lighthouse once being the stomping ground of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Chess who used to climb the tower every day with his owner, the last civilian-era keeper of the lighthouse. See Details

Swells'a Brewing Beer Company

Kill Devil Hills, NC 5.8 km

Swells'a Brewing Beer Company Nestled in the Outer Banks, Swells'a Brewing Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Fido is welcome both inside the taproom and on the outdoor decks. Bring your friends, grab a beer, and play some cornhole! They have a rotating menu of snacks and allow outside food. Also, be sure to stop in for Mutt Mondays each week. See Details

Outer Banks Distilling

Manteo, NC 14.9 km

Outer Banks Distilling Outer Banks Distilling is the first legal distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, making their mark by distilling small-batch rum from the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside this pet-friendly distillery, located in historic downtown Manteo. They offer Kill Devil Rum tastings and tours on site, where you can purchase your own bottle of our award-winning rum. See Details

Nags Head Beach

Nags Head, NC 10.7 km

Nags Head Beach Bring Fido to splash around in the water and roll around in the warm sand of the pet-friendly beach in Nags Head, NC. Year-round, owners are welcome to bring their furry friends for a day at the beach as long as they're restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. See Details

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Manteo, NC 12.1 km

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Take your four-legged companion for a splash at the pet-friendly Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Manteo, NC. This recreation area allows leashed dogs on all beach areas except those stated as swimming beaches. Pups are also allowed on the grounds surrounding the Bodie Island Lighthouse, the boardwalk and the nature trail. Note that dogs are not permitted inside any buildings. See Details

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Nags Head, NC 9.5 km

Jockey's Ridge State Park Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, welcomes leashed dogs. Some trails will take you into multiple environments, including wetlands, sandy beaches and grassy dunes. While this pet-friendly park also allows dogs on the sand dunes, note that sand spurs are present (ouch!). The sand can also reach temperatures 30 degrees higher than the air temperature, so ensure that Fido's paws are protected and water is always available during hotter months. See Details

Elizabethan Gardens

Manteo, NC 12.1 km

Elizabethan Gardens Leashed dogs can join their humans at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC. Tour the various beautiful gardens, relax with a picnic and enjoy the statues scattered throughout the property. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Only one dog per adult is permitted in the garden. First-time visitors with dogs must fill out paperwork and show proof of vaccinations. See Details

Mary's Paws Park

Kill Devil Hills, NC 4 km

Mary's Paws Park Mary’s Paws Park in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is a great off-leash spot for dogs to run, play and socialize. The park has three sections for large dogs, small pups, and senior or special needs dogs. Amenities include shade, water stations, agility obstacles, benches and a dog wash. Restrooms, walking paths, and a scenic pond are nearby. Owners should supervise their pets and clean up after them to keep the park clean and safe for everyone. See Details

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, NC 12 km

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves England's initial New World settlements in Manteo, NC from 1584-1590. You can bring Fido along while you explore the historic area, which features a 1.25-mile dog-friendly trail through a maritime forest with views of the Croatan Sound. Then, loop back via a short 0.3-mile loop to a sandy shoreline, which features interpretive signs about local history and Algonquian practices. See Details

Kitty Hawk Kites

Nags Head, NC 10.5 km

Kitty Hawk Kites The beach town Nags Head in North Carolina is home to the pet-friendly Kity Hawk Kites. These dog lovers welcome kite lovers to come and peruse the aisles of their eclectic store full of all things to get you high, in the sky that is. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside. See Details

Capital Air Express

Manteo, NC 13.8 km

Capital Air Express Capital Air Express is a pet-friendly tour company based in Manteo, NC. During your dog-friendly tour, you'll hear stories, legends and tidbits that only a local would know from high above the ground where the Wright Brothers first took flight. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to fly uncrated, as long as they’re calm and comfortable in the air. All other pets must be secured in an appropriate crate or carrier. Be sure to notify the team in advance if you're bringing a pet, as some animals may require extra paperwork or special accommodations for the flight. See Details

Kitty Hawk Kites

Nags Head, NC 16.9 km

Kitty Hawk Kites This pet-friendly Kitty Hawk Kites location in Nags Head, NC, is open seasonally to you and your pup. Dogs are welcome to join their owners while perusing the aisles of their eclectic store. In addition to all the great outdoor goods, they also stock dog treats to keep Fido happy while you're inside. See Details

Duck Beach

Duck, NC 15.3 km

Duck Beach Dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly beach of Duck, NC! Here, pups may splash around unleashed, but as a matter of public safety and courtesy, they should be under the watchful eye of their owner. Note that the town doesn't own public beach access, and access is only found at privately owned community spaces. Check with the homeowners association or your rental company for beach access questions. See Details

Kitty Hawk Beach

Kitty Hawk, NC 6.5 km

Kitty Hawk Beach Bring Fido to enjoy some fun in the sun at the pet-friendly public beaches in Kitty Hawk, NC! From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, dogs are welcome on the beach on a leash no more than 6' long. At all other times during the year, dogs may be taken off the leash only if they will not disturb other people or on a leash retractable to 12' long. A leash must be with the owner at all times. See Details

Buffalo City Distillery

Point Harbor, NC 13.1 km

Buffalo City Distillery The whole family is invited to Buffalo City Distillery in Point Harbor, NC. This pet-friendly attraction invites owners and their leashed canines to unwind together at a table inside the taproom, a picnic table in the shaded backyard, or a seat on the covered patio. Visitors can order a handcrafted cocktail, whiskey, vodka or a tasting flight created with mouthwatering spirits, freshly squeezed juice, and house-made syrups. See Details

Outer Banks Kayak Adventures

Duck, NC 15.7 km

Outer Banks Kayak Adventures Dogs are welcome on kayak and SUP tours with the pet-friendly Outer Banks Kayak Adventures in Duck, NC. They ask that customers notify them when making a tour reservation so that they arrange for a private tour for you and your pup. Owners are asked to clean up after their pets and obey leash laws. See Details

The Waterfront Shops

Duck, NC 15.8 km

The Waterfront Shops The Waterfront Shops in Duck, NC, are pet friendly! You and your pup can walk along the boardwalk in front of this unique waterfront shopping village with over 27 boutiques, restaurants, eateries and more. At the centerpiece is a pier that can accommodate many boats. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are well-behaved. See Details

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duck

Duck, NC 14.8 km

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duck Fido is welcome to join you The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duck, a pet-friendly shop with a location in Duck, NC. Well behaved dogs can accompany you inside the shop if they remain leashed. The Spice & Tea Exchange offer over 140 fine spices, 75 hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, and teas. Visitors can also purchase gourmet gifts, souvenirs, and accessories. See Details

Beach 4x4 OBX NC

Kill Devil Hills, NC 5.1 km

Beach 4x4 OBX NC ​Beach 4x4 OBX NC is a pet-friendly jeep rental company in the Outer Banks at Kill Devil Hills, NC. Rent a vehicle and explore where most tourists can't around the towns of Carova Beach, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. Please refer to their website for rental policies. See Details