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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...

Lee OCS-18

Boasting amazing ocean and sunrise views from the crow’s nest, your family is sure to love this adorable 3-bedroom oceanside home in South Nags Head!Located at Milepost 20.5 and just 150 feet from the beach access, this charming coastal retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Fire Island

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. The gorgeous sunsets you'll see from this sizable, finely-appointed home will take your breath away! Stay at FIRE ISLAND and savor all of the activities the Outer Banks has to offer including community sound...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

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...

687 | Castle Dune

Enjoy the Royal Life, you'll be treated like royalty, while vacationing at "Castle Dune" located on the Oceanfront in peaceful South Nags Head. This expansive 10 Bedroom estate provides Panoramic Ocean Views and a long list of features that are...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Cabana Heaven

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom plus an outdoor looSpend your summer vacation at Cabana Heaven and savor simple beach access, just a short walk on the Sailfish beach path to the lifeguarded beach.  All 7...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

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...

Beach Bellini

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomDiscover a ideal beach hideaway at Beach Bellini, a newly refreshed four-bedroom villa ideal for family vacations. Located in the welcoming Corolla Light Resort, this property...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Just Napping

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms/ 8 Full BathroomsThis oceanside vacation home offers something for everybody in the family!  You toughest decision of the week may be whether to splash around in the pool, relax in the hot tub, take a fast walk to...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

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...

Seaside Salvation 109-A

Welcome to Seaside Salvation, a charming oceanside retreat nestled in the sought-after Duck Ridge Shores community in Duck. This classic beach home combines coastal charm, spacious living, and beautiful soundside sunsets, creating the perfect...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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. 

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...

Elizabethan Gardens

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...