Wright Brothers National Memorial
Protected park · NC, USA
Wright Brothers National Memorial in NC, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- Wind and Sand
Before you go
- Limits
- Pets are welcome at the park but must be on a six-foot leash
- Limits
- Drones, RC aircraft, RC cars, and similar devices are prohibited in the park
- Getting there
- Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
- Weather & when to go
- Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any time of the year. It is not uncommon for a brief winter snow each year. Being on a barrier island, the memorial is susceptible to storm impacts, including hurricanes in the summer and nor'easters in the winter. No matter what time of year you visit, dress for the weather, and be ready for wind!
- Visitor center
- KFFA Pilots' Facility
- Visitor center
- Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museum — The hours of operation for the Wright Brothers Visitor Center. — The Wright Brothers Visitor Center is located to the northwest of the main parking lot after entering the park. The park entrance is along US 158 in Kill Devil Kills, a town on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 3 picnic area, 2 restroom, 2 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1931
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened