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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...

Shore Thing TUK-25

Shore Thing is the perfect getaway for your next Outer Banks vacation! Located in the charming town of Duck, this well-loved beach cottage is just 550 feet from the beach access, making it easy to spend your days with your toes in the sand. After a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Knot A Care

The family will enjoy relaxing in the five person hot tub or taking a dip in the pool (14'x30') after a long day at the beach. On those rare rainy days, the kids will love hanging out in the game room and playing a few games of pool.  While staying...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Siren Song

Located in Duck / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full BathroomsAppreciate calming sunny days near the ocean in this roomy Sanderling home. Or savor the magnificent amenities this home has to offer! Including an exercise room with TV/DVD, treadmill and complimentary...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

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...

Sugar 'N' Spice

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSugar and spice and everything nice, that's what the Semi-Oceanfront home known as Sugar 'n' Spice is made of. Just one lot back from the Ocean with direct access, this cavernous...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Askin Cottage

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Pheasant Ct. - The location of this comfortable and family-friendly bungalow, located at the peaceful southern end of Avon on a secluded cul-de-sac, offers the best of numerous worlds: less than five mins.’ walk from the beach, a...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

SERENITY-TOO

Find relaxation and Serenity-Too in Southern Shores! This 6 bedroom, 4 ½ bath Outer Banks rental has a private pool and hot tub with plenty of poolside furniture. The screened porch has a second dining table and there is a recreation room with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/25 - 10/2
$2,329  $2,938
$609 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,347  $2,938
$591 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,451  $2,938
$487 off
10/16 - 10/23
$2,016  $2,394
$378 off
10/23 - 10/30
$2,016  $2,394
$378 off
10/30 - 11/6
$2,016  $2,244
$228 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,947  $2,244
$297 off
11/13 - 11/20
$2,006  $2,244
$238 off
11/27 - 12/4
$2,152  $2,244
$92 off
12/4 - 12/11
$2,055  $2,244
$189 off
12/11 - 12/18
$2,055  $2,244
$189 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Pierside Retreat 486

An unforgettable oceanfront experience awaits! Just north of the iconic Nags Head Pier, this spacious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home offers breathtaking ocean views and an unbeatable location. Pierside Retreat blends comfort and style for the perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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!

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.