Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head

About Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites operates the oldest hang gliding school on the East Coast and the largest of its kind in the world, where visitors take to the tallest sand dunes on the East Coast for beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction. The Nags Head location offers hang gliding alongside parasailing over the ocean, kayak tours through hidden waterways, dolphin tours, helicopter tours, kiteboarding lessons, electric bike tours, and walking ghost tours. Retail shops stock kites, toys, apparel, gifts, and beach gear. A typical visit involves booking individual activities through kittyhawk.com, where prices are published online. Participants can arrange short tours or enroll in full instruction programs tailored to their skill level. Calling ahead or using code OBXTW5 at checkout yields a five dollar per person savings on bookings for Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.