2025 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Beach JAM'N

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Hatteras Ln. – Find yourself jammin’ to an island vibe at BEACH JAM’N, a four-bedroom/two-bath home that inspires a carefree spirit from sunrise to sunset, both of which you can experience from a freshly added upper...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Smooth Sailing

Smooth Sailing is an elegant oceanfront vacation home with a spacious layout. There are five master suites with private bathrooms plus two bedrooms with two queens in each. The upper level is bright and open with a large kitchen with seating for...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Vacasa Outer Banks

With over 800 vacation rentals and all your wish-list amenities, Vacasa has vacation rentals for every group and budget. Browse all rentals, including pet-friendly homes, homes with pools, and oceanfront rentals. Our local team is dedicated to...

Duck Dream 158

This vacation destination is located in the Colony by the Sea community and near the quaint Village of Duck. Enjoy the magnificent sunsets from the sound side deck. Under the house is a wonderful retreat, the perfect place for you to wind down and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

BLISS

Overview Stunning architectural details and a prime oceanfront location bring the promise of Outer Banks vacation Bliss. Relax and rejuvenate in 6,700 square feet of luxurious comfort in this oceanfront sanctuary situated in the town of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

ABSOLUTE ELEGANCE

Overview Unforgettable vacation days await you at Absolute Elegance, an exquisite oceanfront estate in the town of Corolla. This fabulous home features sweeping ocean views and is appointed with sumptuous furnishing and decor. Guests...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

The Sandy Peach

One of the highest points of view in Duck!Sound views and partial ocean views greet you at The Sandy Peach, located in quiet Snow Geese Dunes. This property is situated on a quiet street with many year-round residents, so the beach is not as...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Coleman's Mermaid Hideaway

Many new features for 2025, including all New Exterior Decking, New Swimming Pool Coating, Hot Tub moved near Swimming Pool, New Wood Flooring & Furniture in Den/Game Room.   This cottage offers Ocean Views from both covered porches and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
12/9 - 12/16
$1,381  $1,681
$300 off
12/16 - 12/23
$1,381  $1,681
$300 off
12/22 - 12/29
$1,381  $1,681
$300 off
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 (877) 359-8447

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.

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...

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...