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.
August 12, 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...
Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...
You will enjoy the expansive ocean views and spaciousness of this 3,400 square foot old “Nags Header” style home with wrap-around porch. Accented with juniper from former cottage on site.Level 1Great room (living/dining) with cathedral ceiling...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
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...
This home accepts future year reservations more than 51 weeks in advance. Current year guests are not offered first right of refusal. You can reserve and confirm your week now, a signed lease and advance payment of $2000 will be due within 3 days...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 18 Bedrooms
- 18 Bathrooms
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...
Only 200 yards to beach access, enjoy this home on a quiet cul-de-sac with horizon ocean views in an all-residential area.Level 1:4 bedrooms (1 with King, 2 with Queen and Twin, 1 with 2 Bunk sets and TV), 2 full baths.Level 2:Bedroom (with King...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...
Welcome to Sea Breeze, a spacious and well-equipped vacation home that is perfect for your next getaway! There is something for everyone in your family - splash in the 13'x29' pool, soak in the 7-person hot tub on the mid level back deck, or enjoy...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
Come, slow down..... Relax at Turtle 'K'. This wonderful vacation home is on a quiet, dead-end street in family-oriented Seacrest Village of Southern Shores. Only 240 yards to the beach, it offers an easy stroll to the beach access with no roads to...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
OCEANFRONT Salvo – What better place to bring your pooch than SALTY PAWS, a dog friendly home perched just beyond the ocean dunes. It’s simple to see how this eight-bedroom/six- and two-half-bath home achieves tail-wagging approval from canines...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 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...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Surf Side Dr. - Live life to its fullest at TRIPLE FINS. This striking 5-bedroom home, just a short two-min. walk to the oceanfront, is the place to be for your Hatteras Island hideaway. It is ideal for families effortlessly...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms