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 3, 2026
Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!
Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sound Blessing, an OBX retreat located on the soundfront of Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills. This...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...
**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.8 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Escape to Leisure Dayz, a stunning oceanfront retreat nestled amidst the serene 4wd beaches of...
- Carova
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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...
Overview Welcome to Seacret Getaway, a stunning flattop custom-built in 2022, surrounded by mature live oak trees and only four homes from the east end of a quiet "dead end" street in Southern Shores. With only a short stroll to the...
- Southern Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This pet-friendly, Outer Banks rental home is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Sun Kissed Vibes is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Outer Banks...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...
Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated amidst oceanside oaks and sea grass, "Seashell" is a family vacation semi-oceanfront home with vistas from its many Oceanside windows. Located on a enormous corner 20,000...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...
Big Shotz is an elegant 2 story townhome that includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with superb hardwood floors all over the main living area and carpet in the bedrooms. Open living space, delightfully decorated, with fireplace (seasonal) and...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
Overview Relax, rejuvenate, and receive the royal treatment during your next vacation. The Crown Jewel estate tells the story of coastal elegance, combining its prime Kill Devil Hills oceanfront location with a dreamlike list of...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 12 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms