Featured Local Businesses

Featured Local Businesses

We love to highlight some of the best and most interesting Outer Banks restaurants, shops, attractions and activities. Read on to discover some of our favorite local spots!

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Duck

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...(more)

Moge Tee
Moge Tee

Nags Head

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!(more)

Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites

Avon, Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke, Rodanthe

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...(more)

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Kitty Hawk

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...(more)

Gray's
Gray's

Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...(more)

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Manteo

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...(more)

SugarLand
SugarLand

Kill Devil Hills

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...(more)

Donutz on a Stick
Donutz on a Stick

Duck

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...(more)

Henry's Restaurant
Henry's Restaurant

Kill Devil Hills

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...(more)

Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Kill Devil Hills

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...(more)

Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...(more)

The Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin

Corolla, Duck , Nags Head

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...(more)

Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin

Nags Head

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...(more)

Jolly Roger
Jolly Roger

Kill Devil Hills

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...(more)

American Pie
American Pie

Kill Devil Hills

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...(more)

Brew Thru
Brew Thru

Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...(more)

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Kill Devil Hills

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...(more)

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Ocracoke Wild Ponies

Seasoned visitors to Ocracoke Island love to soak in its rich heritage and culture which dates back to the 1500s, and features some legendary and longstanding residents. Some of the most popular Ocracoke locals are the Wild Ponies, which are...

Bodie Island

Bodie Island tends to cause a lot of confusion, for both the pronunciation of its name as well as its precise location. This small strip of the Outer Banks doesn't get a lot of attention, and most North Carolina visitors simply pass through the area...

1818 - It's A Shore Thing

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You'll be sure to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation at It's A Shore Thing! This Corolla vacation home has everything you need for the best OBX...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Driftwood

OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Drive - Consider this beach treasure a while and your mind will start its journey. Watch the colors of sunrise or a graceful formation of pelicans from this exceptional setting. Lots of decking, well appointed...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
A Key To Paradise

Looking for “A Key to Paradise”? Consider it found at this lovely family home located by the lake in Ocean Lakes, Corolla. You will find a private pool well outfitted with loungers and furnishings, decks with ample seating, hot tub, short walk...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20