It would be great if you were staying at Beachwoods. The resort was turned into a four seasons resort with the biggest draw being onsite amenities to keep the whole family occupied no matter what season. Many indoor things to do including an indoor water park. However, if you are not, as previously stated, there are few resorts with indoor pools and activities of any significance.
However, there's plenty (in my mind) to do, even in December. I've been a life-long traveler to the Outer Banks, traveling there from coastal Virginia.
A few favorites
1) Jockey's Ridge is the largest natural living sand dune on the East Coast. I always love visiting Jockey's Ridge State Park and climbing the dunes over to the Sound and watching any hang gliding going on from atop of the dunes. Jockey’s Ridge is one of the best places on the Outer Banks to fly a kite.
2) NC Aquarium On Roanoke Island - Learn about stingrays alligators, otters and so much more. Discover the conservation efforts in the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center and see the largest collection of sharks in the state. The
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is a must see.
3)
Visit Wright Brothers National Memorial - Become a
Junior Ranger at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Pick up your entire Junior Ranger booklet and program schedule from either of the Wright Brothers National Park visitor centers. Complete the program and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
4) Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge - The refuge includes more than 154,000 wildlife acres of wetland habitats and a wide variety of wildlife, ranging from wood ducks and alligators to black bears and red wolves. Plant species, including Atlantic white cedar, bald cypress, wildflowers and shrubs, are abundant. Visitors will find hiking and wildlife trails, observation platforms, fishing areas and kayaking and canoeing routes.
5) The Outer Banks Children @ Play Museum is a small but dynamic family interactive museum designed to encourage families to learn and grow together through play! Enjoy some real Outer Banks life as you play in and around our 25 foot charter fishing boat, take your catch to the market, then cook it all up in our Children @ Play Cafe. Take care of sick bears in our Outer Banks Teddy Bear Hospital or leave a beautiful picture in our giant lite brite. Make memories while enhancing your child’s math, science, language, and social skills. Special classes covered by the price of admission are available throughout the year.
Restaurants
1) Salt Box Café in Collington. Quaint little restaurant by Chef Sprinkle and his wife Amanda. Make reservations.
2) Trio in Kitty Hawk is a cool little place with wine tasting stations, a hearty selection of beers and wines, as well as other offerings. They have regular events. They serve up lunch, as well as offer local entertainment.
3) Bonny's Bagels in Kitty Hawk has a great variety of delicious bagels and you can order breakfast sandwiches and such to in or on the go.
4) Beachside Bistro in Kill Devil Hills overlooks the ocean and serves up good seafood.
5) The Black Pelican is across from the ocean in Kitty Hawk. Reasonably priced and good seafood with a view. Whenever they have catered any events that I have attended, the food as been good.
6) Blue Point sets in Duck Village on the Sound. We have enjoyed many nice lunches over the years at Blue Point while enjoying the views and shopping in the Village afterwards.
7) Coastal Provisions offers dinner, and a wine bar, as well as an outdoor oyster bar (seasonal). It can be a bit pricey. It is also a gourmet market with take-out items. It is located in a shopping center as you enter Southern Shores.
8) Kill Devil Grill in Kill Devil Hills is where the locals go for upscale casual, salads, sandwiches, fresh local seafood, chops, steaks, ribs, chicken and more. Bar. Open Tuesday - Saturday. Closed for 3 weeks in January only.
8) The Paper Canoe in Duck. I haven't personally been here, but it's gotten rave reviews since opening. Daily selections from handmade pasta, locally caught seafood and rustic wood oven specialties.
9) Red Sky Café in Duck. We love Duck Village and Red Sky offers a unique variety of seafood dishes, chicken, meat, vegetarian entrees, desserts. "Gourmet-to-go", "Chef on call" and premier catering for your next special event.
Sample Itineraries of Things to Do
I don't if all these things are available, but some good ideas for things to do.
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In December, I believe most things will be open and available. In January and February, some businesses and restaurants close down for the season. But for the most part, if the weather is good, it should be an enjoyable getaway without crowds for the whole family.