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Jeanette's Pier is the longest pier on the Outer Banks.
The pier house and education center were renovated in 2009.
The welcome sign and North Carolina Aquariums logo inside the building.
The gift shop and building interior.
Looking north along the beach.
Looking south along the beach.
You can fish from the pier or the shoreline.
Among other conservation efforts, Jeanette's Pier uses wind turbines to generate electricity.
The pier stretches 1,000 feet out to sea, making it a great spot for fishing and sightseeing alike.
On calm days, you can see for miles!
Jeanette's Pier is a great surf spot.
The beaches in Nags Head are popular for all types of travelers.