Kill Devil Hills is a town located in Dare County, North Carolina. It is known for being part of the Outer Banks region and is a popular tourist destination. The town is named after the nearby Kill Devil Hills, which are sand dunes that were nicknamed by early colonial settlers due to the difficulty they had navigating through them. Kill Devil Hills offers a variety of recreational activities, such as beachcombing, fishing, and surfing, and also has a number of historical sites, such as the Wright Brothers National Memorial.