- Air Tours
- Amusements
- Bike Rentals
- Birding Spots
- Boat Ramps
- Boat Rentals
- Boat Tours
- Campgrounds
- Crabbing
- Diving
- Educational Activities
- Entertainment and Shows
- Fishing
- Fishing Charters
- Fishing Piers
- Hang Gliding
- Hiking Spots
- History
- Horseback Riding
- Indoor Activities
- Jet Ski Rentals
- Kayak Rentals
- Kayak Tours
- Kid Friendly Activities
- Kitesurfing Lessons
- Kitesurfing Rentals
- Marinas
- Nature Spots
- Paddleboard Rentals
- Paddleboarding Lessons
- Paddleboarding Tours
- Parasailing
- Picnicking
- Rainy Day Activities
- Sailing
- Sailing Tours
- Scenic Spots
- Surfboard Rentals
- Surfing
- Surfing Lessons
- Tours
- Wakeboarding
- Water Skiing
- Wild Horse Tours
- Wine and Beer Tours
-
First Friday in Manteo
August 7th, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Ocracoke Fig Festival
August 7th, 2026 - August 8th, 2026 -
Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
August 7th, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Shores Dr. - - Freshly refreshed with premium upgrades throughout the home, SO RIGHT has impressive sunrises, breath-taking sunsets, a short walk three-min. walk to the beach, a cavernous private pool area with freshly...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
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...
The Tree House is a wonderfully whimsical vacation home located in the Caffey's Inlet neighborhood, designed to accommodate the entire family, including pets. The large, open living area boasts new flooring for the 2026 season and new carpeting in...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...
Discover AS YOU WISH in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 180-degree ocean vistas meet luxury living. This stunning 7-bedroom oceanfront home features 5 king suites, elevator access, and a private beach walkway...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Webster's dictionary defines Panache as "distinctive and stylish elegance," and this special Outer Banks soundfront home more than lives up to its...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 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...
Pet-friendly for 2026! This spacious 6-bedroom vacation home, Tax D'Ducktion, is perfectly situated in a serene neighborhood, close to both the beach and the shops, restaurants, and boardwalk of Downtown Duck. Built for family fun, the home...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
A family favorite! Spacious and beautifully decorated, Penn Station offers the comforts and amenities of home. 2,950 square feet of living area and 1,900 square feet of decks provide ample room to relax and enjoy a carefree vacation in a lovely...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...
Outstanding ocean views, bright décor w/nautical themes, Nexta Sea is a lovely home that is nicely decorated, very well-equipped and offers a well-furnished sun deck all located just steps from the beach. Your family will be thrilled with the...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
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!
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...
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.
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!
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...
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.
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...