Why You Should Go: As a kid, fun meant amusement park rides and somewhat dangerous tree climbs. And even though you're now an "adult", you still thirst for that same sense of adventure. So head to Kite Club Hatteras, a spot where the sun, surf, and sand combine and you can learn how to catch some serious air.

Why You’ll Love It: Hitting the surf via kiteboard is something that should be on any bucket list, along with the escape from hectic city life to the best beaches of the East Coast. Plus, you’ll impress friends by conquering this extreme water sport pairing a small board with a large controllable kite so you can glide across the water's surface and into the gorgeous air Cape Hatteras. 

What You’ll Learn: You and your most “hang-ten” friend will learn the basics of kiteboarding from an expert instructor in a three-hour lesson. This hands-on class will teach you skills like setting up a four-line inflatable kite, essentials of kite theory and the "wind window," and proper safety procedures. You’ll leave fluent in techniques like launching and landing, flying the kite properly, and generating power to propel the board. Oh, and you’ll look really cool.