2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Windhaven

Experience the best of the Outer Banks at Whalehead Beach in beautiful Corolla! Windhaven is a spacious oceanside retreat just 400 yards from beach access, offering ocean views, a private 13x30 pool, hot tub, and poolside tiki bar for the ultimate...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$2,802  $3,101
$299 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Island Dawn

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Ct. — Let the sun rise one extraordinary day after another at ISLAND DAWN, a four-bedroom/four- and one-half-bath home in the peaceful community of Island Creek. Begin your journey toward serenity by relishing...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

K7009 Oceans 24

Welcome to Oceans 24 by KEES Vacations! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this 24-bedroom oceanfront home on the Outer Banks is an absolute showstopper! Equipped with 20 king En Suites, four custom-built bunk suites, and 25 bathrooms, there...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 25 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...

1408 - Sea of Dreams

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New twin mattresses for twin bedroom and new TVs. Your dreams to rest and relax by the sea are sure to come true when you choose...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Sparrow's Treehouse

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – When birds of a feather vacation together, there’s no better place to nest than SPARROW’S TREEHOUSE, a rare Hatteras home encircled by a natural privacy barrier of indigenous trees. Above the treetops...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Dolphin Sunset SHW-6

Fantastic panoramic ocean views await in this beautifully furnished oceanfront condo, perfect for your family vacation. Spacious and well-equipped, this 2-bedroom and 2-bath condo boast tasteful décor and numerous improvements catering to all of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 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...

Corey's Heaven

OCEANVIEW Salvo – Quay Ct. – Heaven on Earth is painless to find at COREY’S HEAVEN. Amenity-packed for your vacation experience, this home is a top pick on every list. Pull into this carport of this coastal home and be welcomed by the salty...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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.

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...

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...

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...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.