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Wright Brothers National Memorial
800 Colington Road 
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (Map)
252-441-7430
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The first successful sustained powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine were made here by Wilbur and Orville Wright on December 17, 1903. A 60-foot granite monument dedicated in 1932, is perched atop 90-foot tall Kill Devil Hill commemorating the achievement of these two visionaries from Dayton, Ohio. A visit should include touring the museum exhibits, participating in a ranger conducted program, touring the reconstructed camp buildings and first flight trail area, and a climb up Kill Devil Hill to view the memorial pylon.
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| Value: |  | Service: |  | | | Great for everyone | | By Guest on 1/26/2008 | | It is a very good experience. Too bad they didn't even mention the Santos Dumont's flight, which was the first witnessed flight in a heavier-than-air craft, in Paris. | |

| 1 of 1 people found this review helpful: | | Value: |  | Service: |  | | | By Visitor from NC on 9/26/2007 | | The exhibits and memorial were awe inspiring. Very educational and a must visit for anyone going to the Outer Banks. | |

| 1 of 1 people found this review helpful: | | Value: |  | Service: |  | | | Great for kids | | By Laurie on 9/7/2007 | | I used to complain about flying for business. Seeing this exhibit really made me appreciate how easy the Wright brothers made it for me to travel. The exhibit is great for kids. It provides indoor and outdoor experiences. | |

| 1 of 1 people found this review helpful: | | Value: |  | Service: |  | | | By Helen, Qns, NY on 8/14/2007 | | We take flying for granted. All that have ever flown should visit this exhibit: sit, listen and learn. Learn what it took to make that first flight and see all of what went into accomplishing it - even the sewing machine used to make the 'wings.' Seeing the replicas of the brothers' sleeping quarters and the spot where their trials came to fruition, nothing short of awe inspiring. | |

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 Terms: Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial, located in Kill Devil Hills -- part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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