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What you should know

Accessibility Accessibility information available at Wright Brothers National Memorial
Visitor tip Plan your visit around ranger programs throughout the park - they provide valuable context about the Wright brothers and aviation history that enhances the experience beyond just viewing the monument
Visitor tip Watch the online videos about the Wright Flyer before visiting to maximize your time at the monument, since most visitors spend just 30-45 minutes here as a side trip

Quick Facts

Type
National Memorial & Museum
Location
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Historic Significance
Site of the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903
Features
Museum, monument, ranger programs, education programs, videos

What visitors say

It's a nice walk up there when it's not raining. Probably better views than Jockey's Ridge as it has been all seeded and is not susceptible to the same erosion that Jockey's Ridge has experienced. You cannot climb up the monument. You…
A very nice monument for a legendary moment of history. The walk up hill on the paved path is steep but worth it. Great view, you can see the ocean and sound. Wonderful picture opportunity with the monument.
Government on shut down so had to go in back way. Park open but museums closed. Still worth the trip

From 143 Google reviews

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