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Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial · NC
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
Entrance Fees to Wright Brothers National Memorial are charged per person 16 years or older, for all methods of entry including vehicle, walking, and airplane. Fees can only be paid at the automated fee machines in the visitor center parking area or in advance at www.recreation.gov.
Things to Do
Attend a Ranger Program
Attend one of the programs offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial
Fly a kite like Wilbur and Orville!
Fly a kite just like the Wright Brothers.
Take a Selfie with Orville and Wilbur
Visit the sculpture recreating the events of December 17, 1903 and the first, manned, powered, heavier-than-air flight here in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Walk to the Monument
Explore Big Kill Devil Hill and climb to Wright Brothers Monument.
Visitor Centers
- Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museum
Source: National Park Service.