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Frisco Woods Campground

A campground, convenince store and watersport site rolled into one. 

  • Frisco
  • 252-995-5208
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Froggy Dog Restaurant & Bar

A year-round restaurant, bar and gift shop.

  • Avon
  • 252-995-5550
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Full Moon Charters

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-3906
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Full Throttle Speedway

Start Your Engines! Full Throttle offers gas powered go karts on two exciting tracks for the entire family. Drivers must be at least 51 inches tall to drive. Double seat karts are available for adult drivers with...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-4499
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Garden of Beadin'

The most unique souvenir you could bring home from the Outer Banks is one you make yourself. At the Garden of Beadin’ in Kill Devil Hills, you can make your own jewelry and learn about beading. 

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-449-2134
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Glazin' Go Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery

Glazin’ Go-Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery offers a creative and fun activity for the whole family. There’s no better souvenir than your own, uniquely painted pottery that will remind you of this unforgettable...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-449-2134
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Good Times Sportsfishing

Get ready to catch the “big” one and make your charter boat experience a memorable one at Good Times Sportsfishing. Captain Andy and his crew will take you fishing in the Gulf Stream on the 47-foot custom...

  • Frisco
  • 252-995-6577
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve...

  • Hatteras
  • 252-986-2995
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Walking Tour & Ghost Tours of the Outer Banks

Fun tours that explore Outer Banks legends and lore. 

  • Manteo
  • 252-573-1450
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H2OBX Waterpark

Experience the wettest, coolest, wildest, craziest and splashiest new attraction to hit the Outer Banks in decades! A brand new, world class waterpark featuring more than 30 rides, slides and attractions, H2OBX offers...

  • Powells Point
  • 252-491-3000
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Hac-N-Sac Fishing Charters

Ready for an exciting adventure on the waters of the Atlantic? Hac-n-Sac Charters will take you and five others out on the seas for a day filled of fishing and sight-seeing. Reasonably priced and worth every penny, the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 252-982-6930
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Hallover

A windsurfing and kiteboarding Mecca!

  • Avon
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Hatteras Harbor Marina

A marina, accomodations, deli and gift store wrapped up in one. 

  • Hatteras
  • 252-986-2166
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Hatteras Island Boardsports

Hatteras Island's #1 shop for men's, women's, & kid's, beach lifestyle apparel, swimwear, equipment sales/rentals, surf lessons, & so much more!

  • Avon
  • 252-995-6160
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Hatteras Island Horseback Riding

Visitors who are in the mood for a new variety of adventure on their next vacation to Hatteras Island can sign up for a stunning horseback ride along the beach through Hatteras Island Horseback Riding. This...

  • Hatteras
  • 252-216-9191
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Hatteras Island Ocean Center

From exploring the diverse wildlife that crowds the local beaches, to taking a lazy tour through the winding marshes and creeks of the Pamlico Sound, there’s a lot to discover at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center...

  • Hatteras
  • 252-564-9575
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Hatteras Island Toy Store

A store dedicated to quality toys for children of all ages.

  • Avon
  • 252-995-7171
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Hatteras Parasail

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

  • Hatteras
  • 252-986-2627
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Hatteras Watersports

A beautiful and recreational stop for watersport fun. 

  • Salvo
  • 252-987-2306
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Hatteras Welcome Center and US Weather Bureau Station

A welcome center and bit of history combined!

  • Hatteras
  • 877-629-4386
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Hatteras Yoga

Visitors can melt into a vacation state of mind, or enjoy a good workout that will get the blood flowing, with a private session or class that is hosted by Hatteras Yoga.  Located in the town of Frisco on the...

  • Frisco
  • 252-996-0713
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Hayman Park

Hayman Park is a charming, circular neighborhood park located at the north end of Kill Devil Hills and on the sound side of Highway 158 (the Bypass).The park has a large open area often used for adult soccer practice...

  • Kill Devil Hills
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Herbert C Bonner Bridge

The Herbert C. Bonner Bridge is a lifeline for Hatteras Island, connecting the fragile barrier island communities of seven villages with the Northern Outer Banks. Completed and officially opened in 1963, the Herbert C...

  • Nags Head
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Highway 12 Amusements

Visitors in the need of a little action-packed fun can head to the tri-villages’ newest destination for entertainment, Highway 12 Amusements. Officially opening in 2017, this expansive indoor amusement center has...

  • Rodanthe
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Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic...

  • Corolla
  • 252-457-0128
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Island Farm

  • Tourism Pledge

A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-6500
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Island Revolution Surf Co. and Skatepark

A skate and surf shop and skate board park all in one.

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-9484
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Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier is one of the longest running attractions on the Outer Banks, although seasoned vacationers would have trouble recognizing the original 1939 structure. After taking a severe battering by Hurricane Isabel...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-255-1501
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Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit...

  • Manteo
  • 252-423-3177
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KDH Cooperative

You might not know that the Outer Banks has a robust arts community. KDH Cooperative is an artist-operated gallery featuring works of local artists across the Outer Banks. Membership of KDH Cooperative includes artists...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-441-9888
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Kellogg and the Cottage Shop

You could spend all day in Kellogg’s Cottage Shop and still not see everything it offers. From specialty sauces and snacks, to hardware, to home and lawn maintenance and décor and even pet supplies...

  • Duck
  • 252-261-8121
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Ken Dempsey Guide Service

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.

  • Hatteras
  • 252-986-2555
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Kilmarlic Golf Club

Kilmarlic Golf Club and the Black Tartan Tap Room offer a full entertainment experience. The Kilmarlic course was named among GOLFWEEK’s 15 top courses in NC and was chosen to host the North Carolina Open both in...

  • Powells Point
  • 252-491-4220
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Kite Club Hatteras

The Outer Banks is regarded as kiteboarding paradise, with miles of waist deep water and consistent thermal winds, making for the best kiting conditions in the world, and one of the safest locations for newbie...

  • Avon
  • 202-549-7693
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Kite Point

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting...

  • buxton
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Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School

If you’re ready to add a little adventure to your Outer Banks vacation, be sure to check out Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School. With activities for the entire family, you’ll find plenty of exciting things to...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 252-261-0145
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Kitty Hawk Kites Whalebone Watersports

A branch of Kitty Hawk Kites, here’s a place where you can catch a boat to go watch dolphins, learn how to do various watersports, or just rent the equipment to go  have some fun in the water. The big dog of...

  • nags Head
  • 252-441-4112
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Kitty Hawk Pier

*Currently, Kitty Hawk Pier is only open to guests of the Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk* In 2003 the historic Kitty Hawk Pier was smashed by Hurricane Isabel after it had just undergone $300,000 in renovations...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 252-261-1290
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Kitty Hawk Water Sports

Located on the edge of the Roanoke Sound, Kitty Hawk Water Sports offers nearly every water recreation you can enjoy on the Outer Banks. W are the only Hobie Cat dealer on the beach and the only windsurfing school north...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-2756
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Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve

The Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is a large parcel of maritime forest, marshes, and even brackish swamplands that border the Currituck Sound. Located well off the main US 158 Bypass and jutting out into both the sound and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 252-261-8891
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Koru Village Beach Klub

The Beach Klub at Koru Village in Avon is the only venue of its kind on Hatteras Island. Open daily to members, the Klub offers private beach access, a swimming pool, Tiki Bar, an outdoor recreation center and much...

  • Avon
  • 252-995-3125
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Life on a Sandbar and Braids

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-449-9066
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    • Corolla
    • 252-453-0809
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Lighthouse Horse Rides

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with...

  • Buxton
  • 252-296-2929
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Lighthouse Sports Bar

  • Tourism Pledge

Unwind after a long day at the beach with a little entertainment, an ice cold drink, or even a bit of uniquely delicious fare with a trip to one of Buxton’s best kept local secrets, the Lighthouse Sports Bar...

  • Buxton
  • 252-995-0196
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Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station

Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station is the southernmost of the original seven constructed on the Outer Banks by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1874. Decommissioned and transferred to the National Park Service in 1954, it...

  • Avon
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Lotus Day Spa & Boutique

Tranquility and serenity are number one at Lotus Day Spa & Boutique. Located in the Buccaneer Walk Shops at milepost 4.5 in Kitty Hawk, NC. Opened in 2007 by Dawn Ladd with her desire to offer the residents and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 252-261-0800
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Manteo Waterfront Marina

Manteo Waterfront Marina is a small, tranquil marina located on Shallowbag Bay near Roanoke Sound in a town known for its coastal charm and laid-back atmosphere. Though small, the harbor is deep and well-protected and...

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-2133
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Manteo Waterfront Park

At the end of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, and within easy walking distance of Manteo’s unique shops and restaurants, you’ll find the Waterfront Park. It features a playground and picnic area and lots of benches...

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-2133
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Marauder Sportfishing Charters

A variety of sport fishing options for adults and children from a seasoned professional. 

  • Manteo
  • 252-202-3396
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Meekins Athletic Field and Playground

Meekins Athletic Field and Playground, also known as Kill Devil Hills Field, is located between the Dare (Shopping) Center and Kill Devil Hills Fire Department. It’s one of the first recreation parks built in the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-475-5920
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Miss Hatteras Fishing, Dolphin, Wildlife and Sunset Cruise

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

  • Hatteras
  • 252-986-2365
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Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

A fun stop for fantasy photography with a history twist. 

  • Corolla
  • 252-457-5011
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Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

Aarrgh! Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf beckons you back to the days when pirate ships roamed the coast and sounds of the Outer Banks and local land pirates lured ships to shore. Enjoy 18 holesof miniature golf on our...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-480-6606
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Nags Head Fishing Pier

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-5141
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Nags Head Golf Links

This beautiful 18-hole golf course is visible from the Bypass in Nags Head, and most days, you’ll see numerous folks happily playing golf on the Scottish links-style championship course. Located along the Roanoke...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-8073
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Nags Head Pier and Restaurant

Nags Head Pier offers some of the best fishing on the east coast. Its proximity to the Gulf Stream provides access to a great variety of inshore fish, and the Pier Shop furnishes all the equipment needed to catch them...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-5141
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Nags Head Raceway

For over 20 years, this curvy, soundside go-kart track has been creating fun family racing memories. Nags Head Raceway offers single-seat karts for drivers 58 inches and above, double seat karts for drivers 16 and above...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-480-4639
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Nags Head Town Park

Nags Head Town Park is nestled among the trees on the edge of Nags Head Woods and offers plenty of space for all types of activities. For kids there’s a playground with swings and slides, and for family and group...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-5508
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Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-441-2525
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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex...

  • Manteo
  • 252-475-2300
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OBX Biplanes

OBX Biplanes offers open cockpit air tours of the Outer Banks and boasts one of the area's "most exciting things to do." The company describes the biplane tour as like a trip back in time - much like an “Out of...

  • Manteo
  • 252-216-7777
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OBX Bowling Center

Here’s the place to go for some healthy entertainment when the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold.  Situated at Milepost 10 off the Bypass on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, The OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-255-1187
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OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks...

  • Manteo
  • 800-838-3006
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OBX Mystery Dinner

OBX Mystery Dinner opened May 24, 2014. Be apart of the show as you try to solve a comedy mystery. In between acts enjoy a delicious four course meal. The actors serve your meal giving you the opportunity to "bribe...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-305-2976
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OBX West KOA

This new waterfront campground is now open in Coinjock, North Carolina! This coastal retreat is located just 30 minutes from the Outer Banks and has stunning views of the Currituck Sound. Campers will be able to...

  • Coinjock
  • 252-453-2732
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Ocean Air Sports

Discover the answers to your wind and water sports dreams at Ocean Air Sports. 

  • Avon
  • 252-995-5000
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Ocean Atlantic Rentals

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Keep your vacation stress free!  Pack your casual beach clothes & essentials, and let Ocean Atlantic Rentals deliver the rest! CURBSIDE PICKUP/CONTACTLESS DELIVERY: 1-800-635-9559 JUST RENT IT! Since...

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-2440
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    • Duck
    • 252-261-4346
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    • Kill Devil Hills
    • 252-441-7823
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    • Avon
    • 252-995-5868
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Ocean Beads

Make jewelry using beads, and buy your supplies here.

  • Manteo
  • 252-473-1500
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Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels...

  • Ocracoke
  • 252-928-5731
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Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of...

  • Ocracoke
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Ocracoke Island Visitor Center

Visitors to Ocracoke Island won't have too much trouble exploring the area. With 16 miles of undeveloped and completely pristine beaches, bordered to the north by a 4-square mile village that encircles the Ocracoke...

  • Ocracoke
  • 252-475-9701
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Ocracoke Lighthouse

A picturesque stop and must see for photographers. 

  • Ocracoke
  • 252-928-4531
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Ocracoke Parasail

Enjoy an adventure that’s literally miles above a typical day at the beach with a flight that’s launched by the high-flying local pros at Ocracoke Parasail. This popular attraction in the heart of Ocracoke...

  • Ocracoke
  • 252-928-2606
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Ocracoke Preservation Society

The Ocracoke Preservation Society is a community-based non-profit organization founded in with the goal of preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Ocracoke Island. It's main function is preserving and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 252-928-7375
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Oden's Dock

From fishing charters to marine supplies, Oden’s Dock in Hatteras village has something for every Hatteras Island visitor who loves the open waters. Situated on the edge of the Pamlico Sound and an easy cruise...

  • Hatteras
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-441-6301
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Outer Banks (OBX) Horseback

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world...

  • Nags Head
  • 252-573-8044
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Outer Banks Aboretum and Teaching Garden

Open since 2002, the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden was created to provide the community with horticultural education, to help with property enhancement and also as a memorial acknowledgement. The Garden is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 252-473-4290
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Outer Banks Air Charters

Outer Banks Air Charters is a locally-owned company based at the Manteo Airport. It boasts the “easiest” and “number one air service to and from the Outer Banks,” every year flying more Outer...

  • Manteo
  • 252-256-2322
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Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the...

  • Corolla
  • 252-453-0221
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  • Nags Head
  • 800-552-787
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