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Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Thursday, December 17th
Kill Devil Hills

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.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

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...

The Cotton Gin

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...

Brightwaters

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Sea Oats Dr. Time really does come to a standstill when you cross the bridge or ferry onto Hatteras Island. Slow down and relax, you're at BRIGHTWATERS, just 4 tons from the ocean. Brightly colored walls, blonde-wood...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

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...

BY JOVE

“By Jove” you’ve found the perfect Outer Banks beach destination! If you wish to be close to the beach, you’ll enjoy being semi-oceanfront and only about 15 yards to the beach access. This five bedroom, four bath rental cottage is complete...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
9/26 - 10/3
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,336  $2,659
$323 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,336  $2,659
$323 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,241  $2,508
$267 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,293  $2,508
$215 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,422  $2,508
$86 off
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Reality Check

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Central Location, Family Friendly DestinationNeed a Reality Check? This clean and contemporary Corolla retreat brings you back to what matters...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

7205 - The Cure

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Comfort, convenience, luxury, and design in a world class setting creates the perfect place for your family’s most...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

7227 - Point Break 919

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A semi-oceanfront Hatteras Island retreat is found right here; welcome to Point Break 919! Located in Salvo on...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Tropical Outlook

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Dr. - TROPICAL OUTLOOK forecasts family fun with its sizable private pool, relaxing hot tub, both ocean and sound vistas and location - only a short walk from the beach and Rodanthe Fishing Pier, made famed by the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Summer Breeze

Feel the Summer Breeze at this 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Golden Strand condo in Kill Devil Hills.  Beautifully furnished, the condo offers a spacious 3 bedroom,  2 bathroom floor plan just right for a comfortable beach vacation.   Features include...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms