• Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - Welcome to The Outer Banks and Carolina Sand Dunes! This tour is filled with stunning natural beauty, historic shipwrecks, and legendary first flights. Let’s embark on this adventure!

Note: The tour spans over 37 miles, includes more than 28 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Jockey’s Ridge State Park - Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina, is more than just a coastal retreat; it’s a place where nature’s marvels meet history. This distinctive park, with its expansive sand dunes and maritime forests, connects visitors to a rich legacy. From Native American traces to its role in aviation history, Jockey’s Ridge State Park offers a journey through time, inviting everyone to admire the natural beauty and historical importance of this North Carolina gem.

• Wright Brothers National Memorial - The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, is more than a monument; it’s where history and innovation soared. From the Wright brothers’ groundbreaking first powered flight to their lasting spirit of exploration, this iconic site invites everyone to appreciate both its historical importance and the dawn of aviation.

• Avalon Pier - If you wish to visit Avalon Pier, turn right onto E. Sportsman Drive ahead. It’s a 440-foot-long wooden pier offering a fantastic ocean view, along with numerous restaurants and shops. The fishing is excellent there too!

• Wright Brothers’ Garage Monument - Interested in seeing where the Wright Brothers constructed one of their earliest gliders? Like many great American inventors, they began in a garage! Directions will be provided shortly to visit the site where it all started.

• Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - Driving through the town of Kitty Hawk, a name you might recognize. Historians credit this town as the site of Wilbur and Orville’s first flight. However, technically, the brothers flew a few miles south of the town line, in a place called Kill Devil Hills. Quite a name, indeed! Since it wasn’t an official town in 1903, Kitty Hawk receives the credit for Orville and Wilbur!

• Duck Town Boardwalk - Approaching on the left is the Duck Town Park Boardwalk. This picturesque park features waterfront trails, shops, restaurants, and more. If you’d like to visit and stretch your legs, turn left at the “Town of Duck” sign. Otherwise, continue straight.

• Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary - Approaching is the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary, encompassing 2,600 acres of preserved land. This area is home to hundreds of bird species, though it would have hosted many more if not for the hunting craze that swept this part of the Outer Banks over a century ago.

• Whalehead Club - In the late 1800s and early 1900s, this area became a popular destination for affluent Americans seeking hunting adventures. Edward Collings Knight, Jr. was heir to numerous fortunes—sugar, railroads, and steamships! In 1920, he and his second wife purchased a vast tract of land here and began constructing a house. The resulting home is known as the Whalehead Club, a 22,000 square foot residence designed in the Art Nouveau style. The Knights used it and offered it to their friends as a hunting lodge.

• Currituck Beach Lighthouse - Currituck Beach Lighthouse is coming up shortly. Directions will be provided if you wish to visit.
  On December 1, 1875, engineers completed this “first-order” lighthouse. “First order” signifies the largest type of lighthouse. The Fresnel lens at the top of the tower stands about eight and a half feet tall and stretches to around six feet wide! Its light is visible from 21 miles away! The lighthouse itself stands 162 feet tall.

• Corolla - Entering the town of Corolla. To our right, beyond the houses, lies the seemingly endless expanse of sand known as Corolla Beach. The local population is around 500, but in the summer, it swells into the thousands! Visitors come from all over to enjoy the small-town atmosphere, watersports, and the herd of wild horses.

• Great value: One purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales, history, and facts for a memorable journey!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Embark on an inspiring self-guided driving tour of the Carolina Dunes, where the Wright Brothers achieved their first flight. Discover how these innovative young men transitioned from fixing bicycles to pioneering aviation, and learn why their predecessors did not succeed, all while exploring the breathtaking North Carolina coastline where history was made. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial, see the garage site where they constructed their prototype, and enjoy the spectacular views at Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Corolla Beach.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.