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!

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)

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)

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)

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)

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Kitty Hawk

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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)

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)

Firehouse Boil Delivery
Firehouse Boil Delivery

Kill Devil Hills

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...(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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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The Freedom 5k
Jul 3

July 3, 2026

Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!

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.

PINE ISLAND TIME

Overview Enjoy ocean breezes and the sound of breaking waves from Pine Island Time, a beautiful and well-maintained semi-oceanfront vacation getaway in the premier community of Pine Island. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and across from...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
038 | The Surfin' Urchin

Exceptional Kitty Hawk Oceanside home that has been exquisitely furnished, while mixing in hints of the Old School Nature of the Outer Banks. On the exterior, your family will appreciate decks, furniture, and a Hot Tub. Beautiful in both design and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Dolphina

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomUnwind and savor making family memories at Dolphina in Corolla! Located directly on the oceanfront, this pet friendly home is charmingly located in Pine Island where there is just one...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
7/11 - 7/18
$16,192  $20,084
$3,892 off
7/14 - 7/21
$16,192  $20,084
$3,892 off
7/23 - 7/30
$16,192  $20,084
$3,892 off