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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

639 | Almost Heaven

You will feel like you’re Almost in Heaven when you choose this terrific home for your Outer Banks Vacation. Located in the Peaceful setting of South Nags Head, this home provides Ocean to Sound vistas, and you will marvel at the incredible...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Catching Rays

Indulge in the ultimate Outer Banks getaway at Catching Rays! Nestled on a serene street within the sought-after Ocean Sands community in Corolla's tranquil northern stretch, this inviting beach retreat promises a blend of tranquility and comfort...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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 one of the most haunted...

067 | Ocean Relax-inn

Wonderful views of the Ocean and Wright Brothers National Monument are just the beginning of the extensive amenities this outstanding home provides. Relax in the Private 12x25 Swimming Pool, 6x8 Kiddie Pool, or the Hot Tub, plus the Beach is only a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

SHORELY BLESSED

A multi-arcade machine anchors the ground-floor rec room at Shorely Blessed, a Carolina Designs eight-bedroom escape in Duck's Sea Pines community. An elevator serving every level and an EV charger in the carport round out a home built for easy...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Mariner's Star 536-A

Welcome to Mariner’s Star, a spacious, a pet-friendly oceanside retreat in South Nags Head offering ocean views, a private pool and hot tub, and easy access to the beach. Located just 325 feet from the Huron Street beach access, this 5-bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

WHITEWATER WINDS

Seven king beds, a private home theater, and a rec room with a pool table set Whitewater Winds apart, and that is before you reach the sand. Carolina Designs welcomes you to this 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in the coveted Pine Island community of...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Ocean Vista

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Rd. - Appropriately named, this gorgeous semi-oceanfront home offers unrestricted Atlantic vistas and pristine sunsets.The first level of the home features an inviting entry, game room with a vintage pinball machine...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in...

The Field Research Facility in northern Duck is known for its 1840 foot long pier and its internationally recognized research. It’s mission is “Advancing coastal knowledge through observation and discovery.”Established by the U.S...

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf...

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

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