Get your discount tickets for the Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, save up to 9% !
Overview
Let the story of the Wright Brothers uplift you on this self-guided driving tour of the Carolina Dunes, where they made their first flight. Find out how these two young men went from repairing bicycles to building the first airplanes (and why those who came before failed) as you explore the majestic North Carolina seashore where the brothers made history. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial, stop by the garage site where they built their prototype, and then continue to take in some stunning views at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Corolla Beach. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Meeting and Pickup
Start at Whalebone Junction Information Center parking lot (Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959). Head north on US-158 toward Carolina Dunes. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and staff won’t have tour info. Audio auto-starts—check your email/text for setup and download.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
2. Nags Head
3. Jockey's Ridge State Park
4. Kill Devil Hills
5. Wright Brothers National Memorial
6. Avalon Pier
7. Kitty Hawk
8. Wright Brothers Garage Monument
9. Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve
10. Southern Shores
11. Duck
12. Duck Town Park Boardwalk
13. Enjoy views across this broad, shallow sound stretching along the northern Outer Banks. Its low-salinity waters provide habitat for fish and impressive birdlife such as great egrets and great blue herons.
14. Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary
15. Corolla
16. Whalehead Club
17. Currituck Beach Lighthouse
18. Learn about this historic life-saving station established after a series of deadly Outer Banks shipwrecks. The restored station is also connected with local stories about unexplained activity and the legendary ghost known as “Mose.” The site is in the northern 4WD beach area and is not a conventional public paid-admission attraction.
19. Corolla Beach
Inclusion
Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Exclusion
No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Reviews
4.2
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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