I was very guilty visiting this site on Father's day without my dad...a huge Wright Brother's fan. The national park provided great technical information and movies about the first flight. As an Ohioan, I always wondered why they left Ohio to go to North Carolina. The museum definitely tells you why, and if you visit on a nice summer day,... More

What a beautiful breezy day to visit the very place powered flight became a reality. I cannot imagine this not being some sort of ‘Mecca’ for any aviation enthusiast. After enjoying the 20 MPH breezes on this 87º day, I must ask or at least research why Wilbur and Orville were experimenting in December…wasn’t it freezing? They knew better and... More

Very nice place for a picnic, but the walks were a bit extended. Beautiful exhibits on early aviation, including some nice real sized model planes.

This is a very neat place to see and a very important part of history. Don't miss the presentation in the visitor center before you go out. Plenty for the kids to do too. Junior ranger program and kite flying to keep them from getting bored. If you are going to be in the area, this is a must and... More

An impressive tribute to the Wright Brothers and their contribution to flight. The park costs $4/person to enter, but entry is good for a week. This was good, because when we got there the first day, a thunderstorm came in and we had to leave...but came back the next day to finish our visit. There are a few picnic tables... More

This was at the top of our list while visiting the OBX. There is a small fee of $4 to enter the park. The rangers are ready to answer any questions you might have and offer presentations. The rangers pointed out how far we have come in such a short number of years. We really owe these guys our gratitude... More

I spent my summers in Kill Devil hills as a child and teenager. I know I passed by this place hundreds (if not, more) times and never took the time to check it out. We decided to take our kids there while we were on vacation and I'm so glad we did. Such historical significance. We learned so much and... More

Really enjoyed our visit to the Wright Brothers National Memorial! It was amazing to walk the distance of the first flights....the first only 120 FT!!!! That's almost 20 of my husband end to end! Recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Though I had some background on the Wright brothers, I really had no idea of all their accomplishments. This museum and monument are a true testament to their role in the history of flight. The museum is small and easy to get around, so it does not get overwhelming. Walking to the monument is a bit of a walk, but... More