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.
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...
Welcome to your serene escape in Nags Head! Our charming Oceanside cottage, nestled just one house back from the beach and a mere 150 feet from beach access, offers a peaceful haven for couples or small families. Imagine waking up to the sound of...
- Nags Head
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 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...
Welcome to Wine Down at Sand Castle Village by KEES Vacations A tranquil setting overlooking the 12th green at the Nags Head Golf Links. Luxurious amenities like private pools and dedicated recreation rooms. Over 2300 square feet over three floors...
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
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...
RX OBX PRN is a beautiful downstairs unit with horizon ocean views just 410 feet to the beach access!Guests will enjoy a 55" Smart TV in the living area, as well as private WiFi. This well-cared-for unit will make you feel like you have found your...
- Duck
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Awave From It All is a magnificent home in the exclusive community of Whalehead Beach. This spacious home is full of family-friendly amenities. Two levels of spacious decks overlooking the pool area allow you to enjoy sun throughout the day. The...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...
This Oceanfront Condominium is located on the 1st Floor, is Nicely Decorated, has an Oceanfront Balcony w/Direct Access to Community Swimming Pool, Dune Top Deck, Oceanside Gazebo, and Ocean Access. Ground Level: Parking for 2 Cars, Cargo Lift...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The homeowner is offering a 3% discount to past guests of Outer Banks Blue. To receive this offer, you must call our reservations team at (252...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new decks and beach walkway. If you're looking for a beautiful house with incredible ocean views...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
