Explore the Outer Banks
Things to do near Driftin Sands
See the motel and nearby places together, then plan beach time, historic stops and family activities around your stay.
Make more of your stay
Your hotel. Your surroundings.
Find your hotel on the map, then choose a place to explore. The numbers match the activities alongside it.
Your starting point
Driftin Sands Motel
History
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Explore the story of the first powered flight and the memorial grounds.
Outdoors
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Walk the dunes and explore the trails of this coastal state park.
Fishing & coast
Jennette’s Pier
Plan a pier walk or a fishing outing overlooking the Atlantic.
History
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Explore the light station and check the National Park Service for current access.
Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.
More ways to explore the Outer Banks
Build a day around what you enjoy.
Browse the guides for this hotel’s area on Visit OBX, our group’s destination guide, for beaches, food, history and things to do.