Bob & Lainyi's
Peace of Eden Guidebook
Town Information
Peace of Eden retreat is located in Kill Devil Hills, famous for being the birthplace of powered flight when the Orville & Wilbur Wright of Dayton, OH flew their Wright Flyer December 17, 1903. Kill Devil Hills continues south from Kitty Hawk along NC12 and NC158 with restaurants & bars, attractions, and other shops, grocery stores. And of course, the ocean side with its excellent, sandy beaches and fishing piers!
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Kill Devil Hills
Peace of Eden retreat is located in Kill Devil Hills, famous for being the birthplace of powered flight when the Orville & Wilbur Wright of Dayton, OH flew their Wright Flyer December 17, 1903. Kill Devil Hills continues south from Kitty Hawk along NC12 and NC158 with restaurants & bars, attractions, and other shops, grocery stores. And of course, the ocean side with its excellent, sandy beaches and fishing piers!
Nags Head the town that borders Kill Devil Hills to the south. It continues along NC12 and NC158 with restaurants & bars, attractions, outlet mall, and other shops, markets & stores. The Outer Banks Hospital is located at mile 14. Janette's Pier is located at the southern end of Nags Head on NC12. NC12 continues south toward Hatteras, and NC64 continues to Roanoke Island, including Manteo and Wanchese.
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Nags Head
Nags Head the town that borders Kill Devil Hills to the south. It continues along NC12 and NC158 with restaurants & bars, attractions, outlet mall, and other shops, markets & stores. The Outer Banks Hospital is located at mile 14. Janette's Pier is located at the southern end of Nags Head on NC12. NC12 continues south toward Hatteras, and NC64 continues to Roanoke Island, including Manteo and Wanchese.
This small waterfront town is named after a native chieftain of the Roanoke tribe. It is now a center for boat manufacturing and fishing. This is the place to buy locally-caught fish, shellfish, and shrimp.
Located about 4 miles south of NC64 (turn left instead of right (right takes you to Manteo on NC64 alt).
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Wanchese
This small waterfront town is named after a native chieftain of the Roanoke tribe. It is now a center for boat manufacturing and fishing. This is the place to buy locally-caught fish, shellfish, and shrimp.
Located about 4 miles south of NC64 (turn left instead of right (right takes you to Manteo on NC64 alt).
Duck is north of Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores on the Duck Road. This is a fantastic place to walk along the sound-side boardwalk and enjoy the restaurants & bars and shops of every flavor. Sunsets on the sound side and sunrise within a half mile walk to the beach side, are simply outstanding!
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Duck
Duck is north of Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores on the Duck Road. This is a fantastic place to walk along the sound-side boardwalk and enjoy the restaurants & bars and shops of every flavor. Sunsets on the sound side and sunrise within a half mile walk to the beach side, are simply outstanding!
More Town Information
One of the great beach towns that extends from the Wright Memorial bridge north on NC12 to Duck, and south along NC12 and NC158 to Kill Devil Hills.
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Kitty Hawk
One of the great beach towns that extends from the Wright Memorial bridge north on NC12 to Duck, and south along NC12 and NC158 to Kill Devil Hills.
Even More Town Information
Manteo, named after an local native chieftain, is located on Roanoke Island. Manteo is a town on the waterfront with a harbor, having numerous shops, coffee shops, restaurants, a brewery, art gallery, and museum & parks. Walk along the waterfront boardwalk.
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Manteo
Manteo, named after an local native chieftain, is located on Roanoke Island. Manteo is a town on the waterfront with a harbor, having numerous shops, coffee shops, restaurants, a brewery, art gallery, and museum & parks. Walk along the waterfront boardwalk.
Roanoke Island, where the Croatan and Roanoke native tribes lived, and the 'lost' colony of English initially made their settlement and the first English child, Virginia Dare, was born. The main towns are Manteo and Wanchese.
Roanoke Island is the home of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the site of the first English settlement, the Elizabethan Gardens, and during the summer months, the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama (play) performed in the outdoor theater. (See NP info at link: https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/north-carolina-national-parks/park-at-a-glance-fort-raleigh-national-historic-sitefort-raleigh-national-historic-site-park-at-a-glance/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-park-map/)
Roanoke Island is also has an airport where tourists can book airplane and bi-plane rides to see OBX from the air. Next to the airport is an excellent Aquarium - perfect any day, but especially on very hot or very rainy days. Very close to the airport and aquarium is the historic Etheridge Farm.
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Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island, where the Croatan and Roanoke native tribes lived, and the 'lost' colony of English initially made their settlement and the first English child, Virginia Dare, was born. The main towns are Manteo and Wanchese.
Roanoke Island is the home of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the site of the first English settlement, the Elizabethan Gardens, and during the summer months, the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama (play) performed in the outdoor theater. (See NP info at link: https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/north-carolina-national-parks/park-at-a-glance-fort-raleigh-national-historic-sitefort-raleigh-national-historic-site-park-at-a-glance/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-park-map/)
Roanoke Island is also has an airport where tourists can book airplane and bi-plane rides to see OBX from the air. Next to the airport is an excellent Aquarium - perfect any day, but especially on very hot or very rainy days. Very close to the airport and aquarium is the historic Etheridge Farm.
Beach Access - Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills Beach Access
Along NC12/Virginia Dare Trail (aka, 'the Beach Road'), below is a list to public parking areas and beach access...handicapped access and lifeguard locations are also identified:
Codes:
mm = mile marker
PP = public parking
HP = handicapped parking
W = access by wooden walkway, possibly stairs
LG = lifeguard
S = showers
T = porta-potty/toilet
BH = bath house w/ toilets (only at mm 8.5 Oregon Bay Access)
Helga St (between mm 5.5 - 6) - LG
Hayman Blvd (between mm 6 - 6.5) - PP, HP, LG, S, T
Avalon Dr (almost mm 6.5) - PP, LG, W
5th St (between mm 6.5 - 7) - PP, LG
4th St (between mm 6.5 - 7) - W
3rd St (mm 7) - W, LG, S
2nd St (between mm 7 - 7.5) - PP, LG, S
1st St (mm 7.5) - PP, W, LG, S
Asheville Dr (mm 8) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, T
Prospect Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, W, S
Glenmere Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, W, S
Woodmere Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Ferris Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Raleigh Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Carlow Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Sutton Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Ocean Bay Blvd (mm 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, BH
Oregon Ave (mm 8.5 - 9) - HP, LG, S
Clark St (mm 9) - PP, W, S
Martin St (mm 9 - 9.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Atlantic St (mm 9 - 9.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, T
8th St (mm 10) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
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Atlantic Ocean
Kill Devil Hills Beach Access
Along NC12/Virginia Dare Trail (aka, 'the Beach Road'), below is a list to public parking areas and beach access...handicapped access and lifeguard locations are also identified:
Codes:
mm = mile marker
PP = public parking
HP = handicapped parking
W = access by wooden walkway, possibly stairs
LG = lifeguard
S = showers
T = porta-potty/toilet
BH = bath house w/ toilets (only at mm 8.5 Oregon Bay Access)
Helga St (between mm 5.5 - 6) - LG
Hayman Blvd (between mm 6 - 6.5) - PP, HP, LG, S, T
Avalon Dr (almost mm 6.5) - PP, LG, W
5th St (between mm 6.5 - 7) - PP, LG
4th St (between mm 6.5 - 7) - W
3rd St (mm 7) - W, LG, S
2nd St (between mm 7 - 7.5) - PP, LG, S
1st St (mm 7.5) - PP, W, LG, S
Asheville Dr (mm 8) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, T
Prospect Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, W, S
Glenmere Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, W, S
Woodmere Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Ferris Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Raleigh Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Carlow Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Sutton Ave (mm 8 - 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Ocean Bay Blvd (mm 8.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, BH
Oregon Ave (mm 8.5 - 9) - HP, LG, S
Clark St (mm 9) - PP, W, S
Martin St (mm 9 - 9.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Atlantic St (mm 9 - 9.5) - PP, HP, LG, W, S, T
8th St (mm 10) - PP, HP, LG, W, S
Beach Access - Kitty Hawk
Atlantic Ocean
Kitty Hawk Beach Access
Beach Access - Nags Head
Atlantic Ocean
Beach Access - Nags Head
Coffee!
Great laid-back place for your morning coffee! Very close to Peace of Eden - ride your bike or walk.
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Front Porch Cafe-Kill Devil Hills
2200 N Croatan HwyGreat laid-back place for your morning coffee! Very close to Peace of Eden - ride your bike or walk.
Great coffee & more... Fun, eclectic, comfy place to kick back
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StGreat coffee & more... Fun, eclectic, comfy place to kick back