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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...

Pirate Queen

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsPirate Queen offers spectacular oceanfront vistas and is located at Mile Post 4 1/2. Nicely furnished and well equipped this comfortable bungalow is right on the beach, just go down the stairs from...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Boppers and Bells

OCEANVIEW – Salvo – Fourth Street – You can have it both ways when you stay at BOPPERS AND BELLS, a peaceful getaway that provides convenient access to both the rolling waves and uncrowded beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the gentle...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

3978 - Blue Heron

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Blue Heron has everything you need for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation! This spacious rental in Duck is a short walk to the beach while also...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

THE LAST RESORT

Granted, the panoramic ocean and sound views can't be beat, but what really sets this home apart is the beauty to be experienced inside the immaculately maintained house. The owners, two sisters who grew up vacationing on the OBX, have made The...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/19 - 4/26
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
5/3 - 5/10
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
5/24 - 5/31
$1,534  $1,710
$176 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,986  $2,188
$202 off
6/7 - 6/14
$2,190  $2,420
$230 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,860  $2,898
$38 off
Firehouse Boil Delivery

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...

The Watch Tower

Welcome to "The Watch Tower" – your premier vantage point for soaking in the best that the Outer Banks has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this immaculate home provides an unparalleled experience with its semi-private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

DUCK DUCHESS

Gorgeous, spacious home! Relax and enjoy the fabulous sunsets and tranquility from the multiple decks. Beautifully landscaped, elegant home with many places for your family to spread out and enjoy their vacation.Level 1:Under house parking, laundry...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/3 - 5/10
$2,387  $2,725
$338 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,387  $2,725
$338 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,387  $2,725
$338 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,702  $4,062
$360 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,747  $5,062
$315 off
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

A Sense of Porpoise

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will adore making memories in this 4x4 home located close to the beach with ocean vistas. This secluded property provides a peaceful...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Inside, the Aycock Brown Welcome Center is a treasure trove of area information, and visitors will find hundreds of pamphlets on local attractions and activities, area menus, vacation rental and real estate catalogs, and local guide books. In...

Commune with nature and take photos of the pristine Outer Banks!

Tucked away along Schoolhouse Road and shaded by a cluster of Live Oaks, the Historic Corolla Schoolhouse is a lesser-known but nevertheless important attraction in the coastal town of Corolla. The schoolhouse was originally constructed sometime...

An airport and museum featuring models related to the area. 

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to Duck’s Cottage truly is an...

Elizabeth City Historic Tours provides a unique opportunity for guests to tour downtown Elizabeth City in style with Carolina Carriages. As guests stroll through the streets on this 30-minute horse and carriage ride, they will learn about the unique...

Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks village was the veritable...

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

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 the maritime culture of the...

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

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean 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 is a great place to take the...

Discover what makes the Outer Banks the most haunted beach in America! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories and haunted history of the Outer Banks. Whether you believe it or not...

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 Harbor, it doesn't take long for...

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 restoring the island's...

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, educators, and the everyday public...

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 attraction for visitors of all...

A maritime museum with antique boats and maritime programming. 

An experience not to be missed! The 2024 Season of The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in...

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

 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 Head where three major highways...