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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...

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Overview Situated on a high dune in the charming community of Sandy Ridge, this comfortable vacation home offers a view from seemingly every standpoint, from the ocean to the sound. Adjacent to the Army Corps of Engineers open land, the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

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...

ABRON ABRON

Enjoy the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from Abron Abron, a four bedroom oceanfront home. Spend your evenings relaxing on the decks taking in the spectacular ocean views or take a stroll to the gated sound side gazebo where you will experience...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/16
$4,406  $4,770
$364 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,571  $3,893
$322 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,643  $2,766
$123 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,476  $2,766
$290 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,516  $2,766
$250 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,533  $2,766
$233 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,533  $2,766
$233 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,064  $2,245
$181 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,167  $2,245
$78 off
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

7017 - Rodanthe Fantasea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A quiet paradise with tons of extras awaits you at Rodanthe Fantasea! Being semi-oceanfront with direct beach access...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

K0503 OBX2C at Station One

Welcome to OBX2C at Station One by KEES Vacations Looking for a nice condo for your family on the Outer Banks? You've found it at Station One condos in Kill Devil Hills! Enjoy a partial ocean view from your second-floor condo in this condominium...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

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...

MY BLUE HEAVEN

Overview Create vacation memories in My Blue Heaven, a home spaciously designed for those traveling in large groups. This oceanside retreat is walking distance to the beach and offers a wonderful flow between gathering areas and private...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

SILVER SHORE

Overview Situated on an elevated lot, this semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home boasts magnificent ocean views and stellar amenities. The Silver Shore glistens just over the dunes, so close to the shoreline that you can hear the rolling...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

INTO THE MYSTIC

Overview Escape reality and travel Into the Mystic for a memorable and relaxing Outer Banks experience. This 6-bedroom vacation home is located in Corolla, within the Ocean Sands subdivision. An oceanfront location means you and your...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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 organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

OBX Ghost Tours

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 beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

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 factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises. 

Kitty Hawk Kites

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina is a beautiful event venue with waterfront views from every seat. When planning a wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is no other location that can compare to Pirate’s Cove. Our...

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...