Now celebrating its 47th year, the Wright Kite Festival is a celebration of aviation that takes place where flight began – the Wright Brothers Memorial. Walk through the sprawling grounds of the museum and gain a little knowledge of the birthplace of aviation and then put this knowledge to the test outside with Kitty Hawk Kites. Large kites will be on display throughout the weekend, joining in the sky with the Wright Memorial!
First proclaimed on August 19, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Aviation Day is a celebration of Orville Wright’s birth date, and is a fun-filled event at the Wright Brothers National Memorial that visitors of all ages will enjoy.
Enjoy an uplifting experience at the exact location where aviation was born at the annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight at the impossible-to-miss Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This day-long celebration honors the birthplace of flight, with a commemoration that coincides with the precise time that the first successful launch took place, and a wealth of activities throughout the day that will delight aviation fans of all ages.
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.
July 22, 2026
(+ more dates)Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...
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...
Overview Tucked away on a private street in southern Ocean Sands, you'll find oceanfront seclusion. This Outer Banks vacation cottage has a timeless charm with its coastal inspired decor. You can enjoy the Atlantic from one of many...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Hope Sanctuary is a 5 bedroom home located in the Whalehead Beach community of Corolla. Located near great local shopping, dining, and more, Hope...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.9 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Welcome to Casa Bonita – C9072, a semi-oceanfront retreat where wild horses roam, ocean views...
- Carova
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: Sofa in sitting area. Gather your family and friends to Drift Inn in Corolla! This semi-oceanfront home has everything you need for...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: Master Bathroom renovation. It will certainly feel like a retreat at this stunning Corolla vacation home! Sound Retreat is a 6...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...
Livin' The Dream is a terrific Outer Banks vacation home that provides ocean views, lovely décor, hardwood floors, & multiple decks for relaxing. The Private Heated Swimming Pool is sure to be a hit w/everyone in your group & after a day...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 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...
New in 2026, a large covered Gazebo over Hot Tub - with built-in benches, new enclosed fence, all new exterior decking - & inside, new wood flooring at all 3 levels.Coleman’s Mermaid Hideaway provides a great, close to the beach location...
- Kitty Hawk
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10