Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge exhibit opened here in June 2011. Sail through the museum's collection of lore and artifacts raised from the Beaufort Inlet, where the ship ran aground in 1718.
The otters enjoy putting on a playful show to delight visitors of all ages. Be sure to also stop and see the sea turtles, including Nimbus, a unique little loggerhead named for his golden coloring.
The lighthouse is open for climbing mid-May through mid-September. Take your time climbing its 207 steps and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the top!
Stand at the spot of the Wrights' first 4 flights, which took place Dec. 17, 1903. The first flight was just 40 yards and took 12 seconds, a time easily beat by a child or adult's easy jog. Try it!
Did you know Corolla is home to 120+ wild horses? These descendants of Spanish mustangs have been here 400+ years. Find them on the northernmost beaches, but remember: Stay 50' away and do not feed!
For lunch you can't beat the shrimp & crab stuffed potato with two sides for 8.95!!
Rumor has it touching the toes of the two 30-foot-high statues known as the Winged Figures of the Republic may lead to a prosperous day. Tip: Use all 10 fingers to rub all 10 toes. Read more.
Check out the statue of Leo the MGM Lion on the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard. It weighs over 100,000 lbs and is the largest bronze statue in the U.S.
Try walking down the strip instead of cabbing it. It's beautiful and helps burn off the extravagant Vegas meals! Plus it was super romantic and cheap! Great for dates <3
Climb the Pyramid of Sun. Take your time. It is not as difficult as you may think. The view from the top will reward you.
Learn about Mexican art and history at this world-famous museum. Do not miss the Ethnography exhibition and the preserved Mexica Sun Stone/Stone of the Sun. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
There are two orange seats here. In right-center, the landing spot of Eddie Murray’s 500th home run. In left, the honorary mark of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 278th HR ball, the record breaker for shortstops.
Walk the Inner Harbor on a nice day and watch the open forum performers. They're histerical. See if you can be the brunt of their jokes.
Over the course of its century-long career, this 1855 sloop-of-war intercepted slave ships on the Congo River, defended Union troops and delivered famine relief to Ireland. (From Aerial America) Read more.
The Dolphin Encounter is a great show and a must see if you visit the Baltimore Aquarium
Learn what inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." My 10yo and 5yo daughters really enjoyed walking around the fort.
It's worth a buck! Talking with the fishermen is the best entertainment on the island!
