Race through coastal streets with a remote live host in the Kitty Hawk Hustle — a two-hour, family- and dog-friendly scavenger hunt across the Outer Banks that blends local history, playful challenges, and photo-based clues.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You start outside a familiar storefront under a wide Atlantic sky, phone in hand and a live remote host waiting to send your first clue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking at a casual pace for up to two hours.
Wildlife
History
The hunt sits on the Outer Banks, an area shaped by shifting sands and maritime livelihoods and located a short drive from the site of the Wright brothers’ first flights in nearby Kill Devil Hills.
Conservation
Barrier-island ecosystems here are fragile; avoid walking on dunes, obey signage for nesting areas, and pack out all trash to protect nesting birds and sea turtles.
Reserve your spot on the Kitty Hawk Hustle Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged smartphone
This is a phone-driven game; ensure your device and the scavenger-hunt app or WhatsApp are fully charged before you start.
Wear supportive shoes
The loop mixes sidewalks and short sandy stretches — choose shoes that handle both pavement and soft sand comfortably.
Hydrate and time wisely
Afternoon sun can be intense in summer; plan your hunt for morning or late afternoon and carry water.
Respect private businesses
Clues may send you near storefronts but staff aren’t part of the game—be courteous and don’t disrupt operations.
Smartphone with data
Required to receive clues, message your remote host, and submit photos.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through the two-hour hunt and photo uploads.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports walking on pavement and brief sandy stretches without fatigue.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially during warm months and midday sun.
summer