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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

SOUTHERN COMFORT IN DUCK

This home is located in the heart of the Village of Duck, 500 yards from private beach access (with parking). Each of the six bedrooms is uniquely decorated and offers a private bath and deck. The private pool, keeps the whole family entertained...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
5/30 - 6/6
$4,784  $5,569
$785 off
6/27 - 7/4
$7,489  $8,257
$768 off
7/11 - 7/18
$8,202  $8,257
$55 off
8/1 - 8/8
$7,928  $8,257
$329 off
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

421 | Franklin's

This Comfortable Oceanside Cottage offers Direct Beach Access (400 ft.) in Peaceful South Nags Head.Ground Level: Parking for 3 Cars, Steps to Entry, Enclosed Outside Shower, Fish Cleaning Station, & Charcoal Grill.Main Level Living/ Kitchen...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Sea Glass Shack

Bring the whole crew to The Sea Glass Shack, a welcoming, pet-friendly getaway in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Kids will love nearby parks with playgrounds and splash pads, while parents can relax on the wraparound porch after a day of beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Friday Harbor

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFriday Harbor is a great place for fun and relaxation!  Appreciate your own private pool and hot tub with impressive sound vistas at sunset from all levels. Take advantage of all...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
7/23 - 7/30
$5,518  $6,382
$864 off
7/28 - 8/4
$5,518  $6,382
$864 off
8/23 - 8/30
$5,029  $5,806
$777 off
8/28 - 9/4
$3,840  $4,407
$567 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

My Three Gulls KIN-824

Comfortable cottage located in the beautiful Kinnakeet Shores Subdivision. Guests will enjoy use of an Olympic-sized community pool and tennis courts at the Kinnakeet Shores facility located behind our Avon office. Fishing enthusiasts will...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Cavallo Dunes

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova.  This home is located 8 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.** If your vacation dreams include an updated cozy oceanfront home where you can relax and...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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...

Beach Landing

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomCentrally located in Kitty Hawk on the Oceanside near the beach and all the eateries and stores.Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a carport with an outside shower. Inside...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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.

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.

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...