2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

THE WRIGHT STATE OF MIND

Overview Looking for a vacation home that has just as much outdoor living space as indoor? Look no further than The Wright State of Mind! Inside, you'll find sleek and modern decor, four spacious bedrooms plus a converted den with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

WHISPERING WAVES

“Whispering Waves ” is an escape to coastal bliss located in the charming town of Duck, North Carolina. This spacious 5-Bedroom Home with Private Pool and Easy Beach Access is your perfect vacation getaway! It offers the ideal blend of comfort...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/30 - 9/6
$3,305  $3,494
$189 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,997  $3,226
$229 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,832  $2,867
$35 off
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

DUNE OUR THING

Overview Soak in spectacular ocean vistas from an oceanfront estate that's perfectly situated to showcase the Atlantic. This vacation retreat boasts the best in modern conveniences. Guests who reserve Dune Our Thing enjoy classic...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

K0720 Balcony Beach at Sea Oats Villas

Welcome to Balcony Beach at Sea Oats Villas by KEES Vacations! Savor your afternoon glass of wine in a colorful Adirondack chair as you watch the waves rolling in and out and listen to their soothing rhythm. Can you feel the mist on your face? The...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

THE ADDITION

Relax in this well-equipped, beautifully decorated, comfortable beach retreat. Plenty of room to spread out with two living spaces, lots of deck space, and covered porch. The addition is surrounded with live oaks providing privacy and a peaceful...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/29 - 6/5
$3,971  $4,564
$593 off
8/21 - 8/28
$3,937  $4,086
$149 off
8/28 - 9/4
$3,713  $3,876
$163 off
9/4 - 9/11
$3,380  $3,688
$308 off
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

SANDY POINTE

“Sandy Pointe” is the perfect spot for your Outer Banks Beach Vacation! Located oceanside in the Ocean Dunes Community in the heart of Duck and on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is a short walk to the beach (at a life guarded beach access) and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/30 - 6/6
$3,680  $4,238
$558 off
7/4 - 7/11
$5,451  $5,998
$547 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,879  $3,100
$221 off
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

SUMMER MOON

Overview A vacation in Summer Moon will undoubtedly be one that you and your group talk about for years to come. The attention to detail, the modern decor throughout, and the natural light that captivates each room will have you...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14.5 Bathrooms

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

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.

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...