Hang Gliding

Kitty Hawk Kites. If you've ever wanted to hang glide, this is one of the top outfitters in the country, with 12 locations along the North Carolina coast. Kids as young as four and people with most types of physical challenges can be accommodated for beginner dune lessons. Jockey's Ridge is a favorite spot to learn, and instruction packages start at $109. A lesson and 2000-foot tandem flight starts at $264. Kitty Hawk Kites also sells wind toys and gives kayaking, kiteboarding, parasailing, surfing, and paddleboarding classes and leads guided walking, Segway, and horseback riding tours. You can pick up sports gear and sportswear, plus souvenirs. History buffs can try flying a reproduction of the Wright Brothers' 1902 glider. 3933 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959. 877/359–8447; 252/441–2426; www.kittyhawk.com.