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The Outer Banks of North Carolina - Driving Tour

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

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Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
One of the most visited attractions on the Outer Banks is the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Located on the site of the Wright Brothers' first controlled powered flight in Kill Devil Hills, the Wright Brothers Visitor Center features exhibits, movies and presentations as well as full-scale reproductions of the 1902 glider and the 1903 flying machine.

Location

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located at mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. It can also accessed from NC-12 to Prospect Avenue to the Memorial.

Hours

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is open year-round, seven days a week, except Christmas day when it is closed.
  • September through May from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Summer Months from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission Fees

  • $4 per person
  • Free for Age 15 and under, National Park Pass, Golden Eagle, Wright Brothers Pass, Golden Age, and Golden Access Pass holders

Additional Information

National Park Service - Wright Brothers National Memorial Web Site

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