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Jockey's Ridge State Park

PO Box 592, Milepost 12 on US 158 bypass in Nags Head, Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7132
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Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Nags Head
Type: State Parks, Geologic Formations, Parks
Traveller Description: As most people familiar with Jockey's Ridge, it is famous for the being the largest sand dune on the east coast. The views from the top are... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and i took our 5 year old daughter to Jockey Ridge and we weren't sure if she would enjoy or appreciate it like we would be I was very surprised! We walked the nature trail and even climbed the dunes and it was alot of work but worth it! The views were beautiful! We all enjoyed ourselves!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This place offers great photo opportunities and a great view from the top of the dunes. When we went there was a kite flying event going on, which was neat. It was so fun to climb the dunes and the kids rolled down them. My only complaint was that there were not souvenirs and I like to collect.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Huge sand dune. A lot of work to climb to the top for me (I'm a grandmother), the kids were working hard also. So worth the effort. Very peaceful and awesome!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was looking forward to seeing Jockey's Ridge. After climbing the dunes, I expected something to see something scenic. It just looked like a desert in the Middle East. For me, disappointing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

State Park with nice interpretive center and really big dunes to climb around on. Lots of people fly kites on the dunes. Some take hang gliding lessons (offered by Kitty Hawk Kites across the street). Nice change of pace from a day at the beach.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

It is quite a climb to the top but is do-able for anyone in relatively good physical condition. Wear tennis shoes.The view from the top of the sand dunes is awesome and well worth the climb. We enjoyed watching kids roll down the dunes and slide on cardboard boxes. It was also fun to watch the hang gliders!

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Raleigh, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The coolest dunes, lots of kites and familes during our visit. Nice information facility and its free! Take time to see, beautiful scenery.

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Greenville, SC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

I didn't know what to expect - but this place was awesome! We did the nature hike, climbed and ran down the dunes, and just enjoyed a scenery like we've never seen. Spring was a perfect time, I imagine it might get too hot in the summer to go barefoot and stay out there long.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Didn't have any expectation for this place and thought it's just another state park. What a big surprise when we saw the sand dunes. It felt like we were in the desert, but with more pleasant weather. The sand were cool enough to go bare foot on it on the day we went. You will definitely need bottles of water... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is a great place to come to enjoy the views from the top of the dunes, fly a kite or just explore.

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