2023 Activities Guide

The Outer Banks History Center at Roanoke Island Festival is a treasure trove of Outer Banks information, dating back centuries and serving as an instrumental tool for historians, scientists, journalists, writers...

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure and see a more natural side of the Outer Banks.

Outer Banks Kiting (OBK) brings to you successful coaching methods developed over the years by working with the best, and fine-tuned by endless hours coaching on the water.  No egos involved, just a long...

Outer Banks Massage is open year-round and is located in the heart of Corolla. We are a serene spa set up for a variety of massages and spa treatments. We can accommodate couples' treatments and groups as...

Spearheaded by paddling enthusiast and former biologist Jack Crouch, who first launched his company in 2013, Outer Banks Paddleboard is now one of the premier providers of stand-up paddleboarding adventures on the Outer...

Outer Banks Productions is talented, fun loving and the hardest working husband and wife photography team on the Outer Banks! We have been shooting wedding photography and family portraits on the Outer Banks of North...

Soon-to-be surfers who could use a little one-on-one assistance with developing their newfound talents will feel right at home at Outer Banks Surf Academy. This surfing school that caters to visitors and residents...

Use an upcoming Outer Banks vacation as an opportunity to fall in love with a new sport that rules the OBX with a lesson or a full camp offered by the Outer Banks Surf School. Based in Nags Head but providing lessons...

Ready to face the great outdoors with a new and exciting challenge? Call The Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service for a fishing or hunting adventure of your choice!

Located beside the Outer Banks YMCA main building, the YMCA skatepark welcomes skateboards, rollerblades, bikes and non-motorized scooters. With a cement bowl, ramps and a street section, the park, one of the largest on...

Dive into a new adventure that will propel a lifelong love of surfing with a lesson or camp provided by Outer Surf. This surfing company that specializes in offering surf camps for girls and women is changing the game...

An old fashioned movie theater - the star in Manteo's crown! 

A full-service boating marina with onsite restaurant and ship's store. 

Get ready for the island-hopping adventure of a lifetime with this longtime favorite activity of Ocracoke Island residents and visitors alike. Portsmouth Island ATV Tours provides shuttle service and a guided tour of...

There’s no better way to beat the heat than to enjoy a day or evening at the movies, and R/C Theaters Movies 10 Kill Devil Hills is just the place to escape. This is the theater in the Outer Banks where you can...

From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages...

Listen to nature speak through the howling of the red wolves!

From surfing lessons and kayak tours to all the gear you’ll need to stay active on the Ocracoke beaches, Ride the Wind Surf Shop has everything under the sun for island visitors who want to uncover all the...

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer...

A maritime museum with antique boats and maritime programming. 

Rock On Charters promises you the “best fishing experience you’ll have in the South.“  Rock On’s Mark Kerns, a US Coast Guard approved captain, has been fishing the Outer Banks’ waters...

The tri-villages have a little of everything, from ice cream shops to restaurants, watersports lessons to soundfront bistros, and the northernmost town, Rodanthe, even has the distinction to being home to one of the...

Rodanthe Watersports & Campground is a hub for outdoor activities. The whole family will enjoy taking advantage of a host of lessons and rentals including jet skis, wave runners, sailboats, kayaks, body boards...

Discover a new hobby that will last long after an Outer Banks vacation is over, or foster a love of quilting with unique fabrics and patterns that can’t be found anywhere else, with a visit to this colorful and...

Create an on-the-water memory that you and your family won’t soon forget with an adventure that’s helmed by Safari Dolphin Tours. This local Outer Banks boat tour company offers an array of experiences and...

Looking for a private sail charter? Call the folks at Sail Outer Banks. They offer a variety of year-round trips with low minimum fees to make it within reach of many folk. Dan and Katherine are your crew. Dan is a...

Sail the Outer Banks (formerly Outer Banks Sailing Academy) offers professional sailing instruction operating under the standards of the American Sailing Association. They offer lessons in Kill Devil Hills. The Academy...

Sal's Pizza sells New York style pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, hot Italian subs and hearty pasta dishes. 

Experience North Carolina wines while on the Outer Banks. Sanctuary Vineyards, located next to the Cotton Gin in both Jarvisburg and Corolla offers an opportunity for wine tasting and enjoyment. Experience local wines...

Offshore fishing the glorious Outer Bans waters!

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of...

Climb aboard one of the largest boats in Hatteras Harbor Marina for an adventure that you and your fishing crew will never forget. Sea Creature Sportfishing brings decades of fishing experience to the table with every...

Sea Scape Golf Links is a course that you will not soon forget. Located one block from the ocean, this beautiful course offers great scenery that guarantees a memorable morning on the course. The course offers both...

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his...

If you are looking for something more exciting than sitting on the beach, why not try fishing in the world renowned waters off the Outer Banks? Sharky’s Fishing Charters offers offshore, inshore, and sound fishing...

Shelley Chamberlin Photography services the Outer Banks with quality, fun, creative and professional photography.  Shelley Chamberlin has photographed hundreds of families; weddings, newborns, families, best...

You've been wanting to do it, so you might as well take the leap! Skydive OBX operates from the Dare County Regional Airport on Roanoke Island. They have experienced skydivers and a licensed pilot to guide you through...

Spend a day with family and friends on the beautiful Croatan Sound as Captain John Silver takes you to his backyard fishing grounds. You'll catch shrimp and crabs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the...

Come explore the brackish waters of the OBX while on vacation in Carova or any of the other northern beachs. Specializing in targeting a large variety of brackish water fish like rock fish, flounder, trout, puppy...

Springer's Point is a gorgeous nature preserve with a legendary past. Populated for centuries, and open to the public, this small parcel of Ocracoke Island is one of the last undeveloped sections of land on the island...

From jet skis to stand-up paddleboards, there are lots of ways to have fun and fully enjoy the waters of the Outer Banks with Stoke Dispensary. Based in Kitty Hawk but able to provide adventures throughout the OBX from...

Fudge, ice cream and fun, creative activities!

A fun, creative stop for family and folks of all ages.

Everyone wants to remember their family vacation, wedding or special event on the Outer Banks and there is no better way to do that than with a photo. Sunportraits owner and photographer Todd Hale offers the best in...

Indian Town Gallery is a Mecca for art, gifts, crafts and creativity! 

Sitting at the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, Teach’s Lair Marina is an ideal destination for a successful and memorable fishing experience. Teach’s is a full-service marina in south...

A world-class fishing fleet for sportfishing adventures. 

The Carolina Club is located on the mainland of Currituck County, just minutes from the Outer Banks beaches.  With a beautiful par-3 island green signature hole, fun layout, and superb...

Situated in the Northern Beach Town of Corolla, The Currituck Club is surrounded by natural beauty and designed for family enjoyment. The Currituck Club is a gated community located between the northern Outer Banks...

The Deep Blue is a spacious 52’ Buddy Davis offshore sportfisher. It runs on a pair of 1050 HP Mann engines and can fit a maximum of six anglers at any given time. It’s not only a nice vessel to look at, but...

Weddings, events, DIY studio, boutique and rentals and home grown flowers from The Flower Field. Bells & Whistles grow their own flowers on a half acre piece of land in Currituck from which they create beautiful...

Coffee and creativity in one venue!

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and...

Celebrating over 20 years of great golf, The Pointe Golf Club located 3.5 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge in Powells Point, just minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks.  Voted 2014 &...

Camp daily, weekly or year round at the beautiful Refuge on Roanoke Island.

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.

Tomato Patch Pizzeria and Bar Welcome! We’re a family style restaurant that welcomes visitors to the Outer Banks with a friendly staff, great food and a warm atmosphere. Family owned and operated...

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.

Billed as a specialty store for "big and little girls and boys," this well-stocked store offers a fabulous selection of both time-honored toys and the newest favorites. Most of the high quality brands can be found here...

Ocracoke Island is renowned for its miles of exceptional fishing, and visiting anglers will be able to acquire all of the supplies and equipment they’ll need and then some with a visit to the Tradewinds Tackle...

Turf's Up OBX is a unique sports club offering the opportunity to enjoy world-class custom designed HD golf, baseball, soccer, zombie dodgeball and a dozen other games using ultra high quality simulation technology...

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and...

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

The Village Marina & Motel is an all-encompassing site where water lovers, mariners, fishermen, and anyone who’s in the mood for an on-the-water sunset and a meal can meet in the heart of Hatteras Village...

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags...

What The Shell  offers an eclectic ensemble of specialty shells, gifts, and home accents for every visitor. We have designer jewelry for Mom, touch tables for toddlers and shark paraphernalia for Dad and...

Located just a short stroll from the Nags Head beaches, Yarn and More Inc is a fun stop for knitting enthusiasts from the Outer Banks and miles beyond, thanks to its lengthy selection of yarn, accessories including...