2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Cast'N Crew

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - In search of the ideal boating and board sports getaway? The right-outside-your-door canalfront access and vistas from this home will inspire your "CAST'N CREW." Stash your watersports gear in the lockable storage...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

0ur Beach House

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - Formerly Almost Heaven at Salvo - You’ll know the feeling the moment you arrive in Salvo and breathe in the salt air. This isn’t just another rental; OUR BEACH HOME is the place where you finally settle in, kick...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Lost Horizon 548

This lovely, well-appointed home is located on the east side of the beach road in South Nags Head at milepost 19.5. The house has four bedrooms with three queen beds and one king. The bed and bath setup is ideal for a family of 4 or 5, several...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

639 | Almost Heaven

You will feel like you’re Almost in Heaven when you choose this terrific home for your Outer Banks Vacation. Located in the Peaceful setting of South Nags Head, this home provides Ocean to Sound vistas, and you will marvel at the incredible...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Our Hearts Desire OCD-108

The name says it all! Our Heart's Desire is a charming ocean side cottage located in the community of Ocean Dunes. This lovely home offers a unique floor plan where families take joy in the separate private entrance on the ground level with...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

JUST DUCK INN

Colony By The Sea - There’s something for everyone here, with access to extensive community amenities. A relaxing vacation awaits you at this well-appointed, semi-oceanfront condo with beautiful ocean views. The cheerful decor of this unit makes...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

K7805 Pirates & Parrots 3 Bedroom Home a...

Welcome to Pirates & Parrots by KEES Vacations! NEW to KEES for 2027 Ahoy, beach lovers! Experience coastal charm and laid-back beach living at Pirates & Parrots, a welcoming Outer Banks vacation rental in Kill Devil Hills. Located in the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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 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...

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.

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...

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.