2026 Nags Head History Guide

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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...

Sea-Cret HI'd Away KIN-22

Hide away from it all at Sea-Cret HI'd Away in Avon! Enjoy easy access to the beautiful beaches just 200 feet away where you can watch unforgettable sunrises over the Atlantic.The lower level features a recreation room with a TV, DVD, and stereo. A...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Bella Madrey

Beautifully appointed, large family-friendly home, Oceanside in Corolla's Ocean Sands Section 0.  This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, with over-sized athletic pool (14'x28') and hot tub is sure to please.  Enjoy water volleyball, relax in the sun on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

7850 - Nepenthe

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nepenthe is a classic beach home ready for you and your family to visit the Outer Banks! Nepenthe is comfortably furnished and situated on a quiet...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

DRIFTWOOD DREAM

Beneath a covered poolside area with shaded dining and seating, Driftwood Dream begins its welcome before you ever step inside. This seven bedroom semi-oceanfront Southern Shores estate from Carolina Designs gives every bedroom a private bath...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

FIRST VIEW

Four stories up, the crow's nest rooftop deck at First View delivers 360 degree views east toward the ocean and west toward the Currituck Sound. This six-bedroom Carolina Designs home in the Carolina Dunes community sits high on a dune just...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

5859 - Lasea Days

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the serene charm of Lasea Days, a delightful semi-oceanfront escape located in the heart of Nags Head. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Eileen's Way 58-D

Eileen's Way, located on the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, is sure to be your restful haven! This home is pet-friendly (dogs only), so bring your fur baby along for the trip.Nestled on a quiet street, you are sure to enjoy this delightful...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

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...

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...

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.