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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...

Newmania

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate to vacation in this impressive and newly refreshed semi-oceanfront home that has all the bells and whistles!  Savor your morning coffee on the deck with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

266 | Playa Azul

Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & Wright Brothers National Monument are just the beginning of a long list of features that will ensure a Great Vacation for your family & friends. "Playa Azul" is an exceptional home that provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Fish & Ships

Are you looking to chase those picturesque sunsets that the Outer Banks is known for? Book your next vacation at "Fish & Ships," where you and your family will have a front row seat to the witness sunburst skies into the calm of night. This home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Peaceful Retreat

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - From its prime location near the beach, all 5,900 sq. ft. , to the many amenities of the home, you're sure to appreciate this PEACEFUL RETREAT. Green features set this home apart with its enormous...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

Triple Fins

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Surf Side Dr. - Live life to its fullest at TRIPLE FINS. This extraordinary 5-bedroom home, just a short two-min. walk to the oceanfront, is the place to be for your Hatteras Island hideaway. It is ideal for families...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Sand Crab

ABSOLUTELY NO FAMILY PETS DUE TO EXTREME FAMILY ALLERGIES!Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis striking home is oceanfront living at its best, offering every convenience imaginable! You won't believe the ocean vistas...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Beach Daze BIS-211

Beach Daze is an oceanfront unit with ocean views, pool views and covered porches. Beach Daze is the ideal vacation spot for families featuring games, books and even community WiFi should you need to do a little work while away. Endless community...

  • Duck
  • 3 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...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Ocean bottom or Gulf Stream fishing on the Carolina-style charter boat is the only boat licensed and built to take up to 27 passengers per Gulf Stream Charter. Fish for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, king mackerel, blue marlin, white marlin or sailfish...