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 19, 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...
Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...
Dreams do come true at “Bailey’s Irish Dream” in Nags Head! This is a great spot for family vacations close to the beach, with a pool and hot tub! Make precious memories with your loved ones at the beach while spending time in this fabulous...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Welcome to The Flying Flip Flops at Cambridge Cove! These colorful vacation accommodations will brighten both your day and your spirits! Your four-story, 3 bedroom, 3-and-one-half bath soundside townhouse has all the fun stuff to ensure you have a...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...
Welcome to Parrothead Inn by KEES Vacations! Located just a short stroll from the Atlantic Ocean, Parrothead Inn offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and Outer Banks charm. Whether you're planning to relax by the beach or explore the...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...
At the ocean's edge in Pine Island, where a private boardwalk drops onto the sand, Casa Blanca reimagines the kasbahs of Marrakech as a 7,000-square-foot Corolla retreat from Carolina Designs. The Parade of Homes award winner pairs nine...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...
Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYour family will adore making memories at this vacation home with an extraordinary lake view! Located close to the shopping, eateries, entertainment and of course, the beach! Outside: Exterior...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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...
An onsite EV charger greets your car while a heated saltwater pool and poolside hot tub greet you at Sea View, a semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home at Milepost 6 in Kill Devil Hills. Four king bedrooms, a bunk room, and four full baths sleep...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 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...
A home theater and a rec room with a pool table set the tone at Blessed, an 8-bedroom Carolina Designs home in Corolla's Whalehead community. Every bedroom has a private bath, an elevator makes moving between levels easy, and a private pool and...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms