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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Miller

Where Sea Whispers Meet Cozy Comfort, Your Dream Vacation Home Awaits! Discover a sunlit haven where comfort meets breathtaking views in this 3-level vacation home. Bask in the serene embrace of "Miller," a coastal haven where sandy shores beckon...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

K8033 Part Time 3 Bedroom Semi-Oceanfron...

Welcome To Part Time By KEES Vacations! Part-Time is a semi-oceanfront home located just across the street from the Atlantic Ocean. This single-story beach cottage offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Step inside to find an open-concept...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

K9065 Beach Paradise 6 Bedroom Home at S...

Welcome to Beach Paradise by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pet stays and pool heat on reservations booked now through the end of February 2026! Imagine being able to enjoy an Outer Banks sunset every night...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Patro Cottage 153

Nestled in the desirable Duck Ridge Shores community, Patro Cottage is a warm and inviting beach retreat perfect for your classic Outer Banks getaway. Located on the oceanside, this charming cottage offers the best of both worlds—just a short...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Sunset Dreamin' COL-125

Sunset Dreamin’ is a cozy, waterfront home, off the beaten path in the Colington Harbour community of Kill Devil Hills. Situated directly on the canal, Sunset Dreamin’ lives up to its name with breathtaking sunset views from the decks, living...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Keepsake

Start your vacation lounging by your Gorgeous PRIVATE POOL (17x34)  or soaking in the hot tub. The pool has a built-in 7'x 10' kiddie pool. Revel in a day of sunning on the wide Whalehead Beaches. Come back to your beautifully furnished home, kick...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Ship's In

Located in Duck/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate the privacy and location of this Palmers Island home.  Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a completely gated private pool, private beach access and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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. 

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...