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Get ready for a delicious afternoon of fresh seafood, friendly competition, and community spirit at the annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff. This popular culinary event brings together talented chefs from local restaurants to showcase their creativity and compete for the title of best shrimp dish on the beach. Held at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills, the cookoff offers seafood lovers a unique opportunity to sample a variety of flavorful creations while supporting an important local cause.
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Get your Thanksgiving off to a fun and active start with this event that combines a little fitness with a world of exceptional brews. The Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile is a great Wednesday precursor to the Thanksgiving Day feast, and it entails a drink-and-run course that beer lovers and runners alike will enjoy to the fullest.
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Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages.
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Join the Outer Banks Brewing Station in a fun Independence Day weekend run that presents plenty of reason to celebrate. This adult 21 and over celebration starts with a refreshing brew before an easy-going, mile-long jog, walk or run around the heart of the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills.
Head south over the Marc Basnight bridge, or take the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry from Ocracoke Island, and you'll land on the shores of Hatteras Island.
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...
Located on the Oceanfront in the Nags Head Historic District, this classic beach cottage will take you back to a by-gone era where you can relax & enjoy an uncrowded beach & the island breeze as it passes through the huge wrap-around...
- Nags Head
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...
New for 2026: Brand New Pool Deck and Front Stairs!Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom Unwind in this gorgeous oceanfront home with a traditional floor plan, composite decking, and an elevated private pool with...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
Recently Installed Hot Tub!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomEscape to Sea 5, a roomy and charmingly refreshed vacation home just a block back from the beach. Lovingly constructed by our family in 1988/89, Sea5 is a...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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...
Flora's is a beautifully furnished historic family beach cottage that has been lovingly cared for to ensure a grand Outer Banks vacation experience. Come enjoy a great mixture of Old Beach Charm and Modern Conveniences in this classic Nags Header...
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...
Settle in for movie night in the private in-home theater at Pirates Treasure, a nine-bedroom semi-oceanfront escape new to the Carolina Designs program for 2026. Every bedroom has its own private bath, an elevator reaches all levels, and a...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
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...
At almost 5,000 square feet this spacious and thoughtfully designed home takes full advantage of the sweeping vistas of the surrounding coastal environment and has ocean views from every room. Enjoy the dunes covered w/sea oats, swaying in the...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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...
Located one mile from the Village of Duck. Guests are just a few steps from the community tennis courts and pool. Enjoy crabbing/sunset on the (gated) sound side, or take a short walk to the ocean. After a day of fun in the sun, take a short walk on...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
