Editing Nags Head, North Carolina (section)

==Landmarks and attractions==
Located in Nags Head is the largest sand dune on the East Coast at [[Jockey's Ridge State Park]].<ref>[https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park Jockey's Ridge State Park]</ref> The sand dune has migrated over the years from the energy of coastal winds and has buried a miniature golf course along the way. Jockey's Ridge has been popular with [[hang-glider]]s since the advent of the sport, and is home to the world's largest hang gliding school. Kite flyers are also frequent visitors. The park's visitor center includes an informative museum with exhibits on sand, weather, and local fauna. The diversity of wildlife may change with seasonal migrations and includes bird species, foxes, mice, squirrels, occasional deer and rabbits.

One of the most exciting features of the Ridge is its capriciousness. Annual visitors find that ephemeral pools can spring up, and the sand can shift, making for a fresh experience every time. From the top of the Ridge, the ocean as well as the sound can be seen. Jockey's Ridge has a sound beach on the Roanoke Sound side where visitors may swim.

The Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve is {{convert|1092|acre|km2}} and lies North of [[Jockey's Ridge]] and east of [[Roanoke Sound]]. It was designated a [[National Natural Landmark]] in 1974.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NorthCarolina/NNL/NH/index.cfm |title=NPS: Explore Nature " National Natural Landmarks |publisher=National Park Service |date=June 25, 2009 |access-date=October 4, 2009}}</ref>

As in any other beach town, the ocean and shoreline are the major attractions, providing beaches for swimming, sunbathing, and a variety of water sports. A series of historic cottages overlook the beach in sections. There are three piers popular for fishing: Nags Head Pier, Jennette's Pier (severely damaged by [[Hurricane Isabel]] in 2003, bought and renovated by the [[North Carolina Aquariums]], reopened in May 2011), and Outer Banks Pier. The town also features miniature golf courses and small amusement centers with go-karts and bumper cars for family entertainment.

Other attractions include various [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Dare County, North Carolina|National Register of Historic Places]] in or near Nags Head, such as the following:

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! {{NRHP color}}| '''Landmark name'''<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2008b}}</ref>
! class="unsortable" {{NRHP color}}| '''Image'''
! {{NRHP color}}|'''Date listed'''
! {{NRHP color}}|'''Location'''
! class="unsortable" {{NRHP color}}| '''Notes'''
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| [[Bodie Island Lifesaving and Coast Guard Station]]
| [[File:Bodie Island Lifesaving Station, Off Highway 12, Nags Head vicinity (Dare County, North Carolina).jpg|100px|Bodie Island Lifesaving Station]]
| {{dts|1979|2|9}}
| S of Nags Head on [[North Carolina Highway 12|NC 12]]<br /><small>{{coord|35|50|11|N|75|33|33|W|name=Bodie Island Lifesaving/Coast Guard Station}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| [[Bodie Island Light|Bodie Island Light Station]]
| [[File:Bodie Island Lighthouse 2008.JPG|100px|Bodie Island Light]]
| {{dts|2003|7|4}}
| Off [[North Carolina Highway 12|NC 12]]<br /><small>{{coord|35|49|12|N|75|33|49|W|name=Bodie Island Light Station}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| [[First Colony Inn]]
| [[File:Old Colony Inn 4770.jpg|100px|First Colony Inn]]
| {{dts|1993|1|21}}
| 6720 S. Virginia Dare Trail<br /><small>{{coord|35|55|6|N|75|36|13|W|name=First Colony Inn}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| [[Markham-Albertson-Stinson Cottage]]
| [[File:Markham-Albertson-Stinson Cottage.jpg|100px|Markham-Albertson-Stinson Cottage]]
| {{dts|2006|1|13}}
| 4300 W. Soundside Rd.<br /><small>{{coord|35|56|45.51|N|75|37|45.93|W|name=Markham--Albertson--Stinson Cottage}}</small>
| Destroyed by [[Hurricane Irene (2011)|Hurricane Irene]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/08/hurricane-irene/100138/ |title=Hurricane Irene - the Atlantic}}</ref>
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| [[Mattie Midgett Store and House]]
| [[File:Midgett Store.jpg|100px|Mattie Midgett Store and House]]
| {{dts|2004|12|23}}
| 4008 S. Virginia Dare Trail<br /><small>{{coord|35|57|23|N|75|37|28|W|name=Midgett, Mattie, Store and House}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| [[Nags Head Beach Cottages Historic District]]
| [[File:Old Nags Head Cottage Row.jpg|100px|Nags Head Beach Cottages Historic District]]
| {{dts|1977|8|19}}
| [[U.S. Route 158|U.S. 158]]<br /><small>{{coord|35|57|50|N|75|35|49|W|name=Nags Head Beach Cottages Historic District}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| [[Sea Foam Motel]]
| [[File:Sea Foam NRHP Dare Co NC.jpg|100px]]
| {{dts|2004|12|23}}
| 7111 S. Virginia Dare Trail<br /><small>{{coord|35|54|37|N|75|35|47|W|name=Sea Foam Motel}}</small>
| <!-- Description goes here -->
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| {{USS|Huron|1875}}
|
| {{dts|1991|11|15}}
| ''Address restricted''
| wrecked in the area, 1877
|}