Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Kill Devil Hills is a town of 7,761 people in Dare County, North Carolina.
Why visit Kill Devil Hills
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include R/C Kill Devil Hills Movies 10, Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Kill Devil Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,633 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous settlement in both Dare County and on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Kill Devil Hills micropolitan statistical area, consisting of all of Dare County, is part of the larger Virginia Beach–Norfolk combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
R/C Kill Devil Hills Movies 10
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
1803 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
Museums and landmarks13
Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center
Museum
1000 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
09:00-17:00; Dec 25 off
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, commemorates the first successful, sustained, powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine
Kitty Hawk Life-Saving Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Life-saving station on Kitty Hawk, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Sam's Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Restaurant in North Carolina, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes44
Bonzer Shack Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Seafood, Sandwich, Mexican · 1.3 mi
The most laid back beach grill on the Outer Banks featuring bistro quality Coastal Comfort Food all with a throwback to the surfboard...
1200 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
We-Su 11:30-23:30
Higher Grounds
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
Local Coffee and Ice Cream shop.
2141 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills
Mo-Su 15:00-20:00
Jolly Roger
Restaurant · Regional · 1.4 mi
1836 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Mo-Su 06:30-24:00
American Pie
Restaurant · Pizza, Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
1600 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Anchor Pizza Company
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 2.1 mi
100 Colingwood Lane, Kill Devil Hills
Tu-Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.3 mi
1112 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
11:00+
Goombay's Grille and Raw Bar
Restaurant · Caribbean · 0.9 mi
1608 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Mo-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa,Su 11:00-02:00
Kill Devil Grill
Cafe · American · 2.0 mi
2008 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00
Ten O Six
Restaurant · Bagel, Barbecue, Burger, Pancake, Sandwich, Seafood · 1.2 mi
1006 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Mo,We-Su 07:00-16:00
Chip's Wine and Beer
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
2200 #D North Croatan Highway
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Kill Devil’s Frozen Custard and Beach Fries
Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
1002 South Croatan Highway
We-Su 11:00-20:00
32 more on the map.
History
Kill Devil Hills is the site of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, commemorating the siblings' four powered airplane flights in the Wright Flyer on Thursday, December 17, 1903. Orville returned in 1911, and on October 25 he set a new world glider record, remaining in the air 10 minutes and 34 seconds, soaring against the wind with very little forward movement.
In addition to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Sam's Diner in the town is on the National Register of Historic Places, listed in 1999.
From the History section of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
107 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
201 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1701 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Outer Banks Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1511 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Cypress House Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
500 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Churches and places of worship5
Colington United Methodist
Church · United Methodist · 1.9 mi
1949 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills
Colington United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.9 mi
1949 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills
Liberty Christian Fellowship
Church · Protestant · 2.2 mi
244 Williams Drive, Kill Devil Hills
Outer Banks Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
907 South Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
First Flight Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
107 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills
Nags Head Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
3100 S Wrightsville Avenue, Nags Head
Healthcare2
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1200 South Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
Map of Kill Devil Hills
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 73°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 72°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 58°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manteo Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dare County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
First Flight Airport (FFA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 0 miles away.
- Kitty Hawk 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Nags Head 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Southern Shores 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Manteo 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Grandy 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Camden 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Elizabeth City 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Hertford 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Edenton 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Buxton 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wright Brothers National Memorial landscape, Yuming Huang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright Brothers Memorial-27527-1, Ken Thomas, Public domain
- Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station, Jasonspsyche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sam's Diner 2013-10-20 14-29-40, wearlybird, CC BY-SA 3.0
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