2026 Nags Head History 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...

PERFECT TEN

Overview Seaside serenity awaits guests at Perfect Ten, a sensational Corolla oceanfront estate located in the popular Whalehead community. Enjoy three levels of elegant upgrades and furnishings in a beautifully designed home featuring...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
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...

1040 - SeaQuinns

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Added an outdoor dining set so guests can dine alfresco while enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the maritime forest...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Salty Horse

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsYour family will adore this Oceanside Outer Banks hideaway located close to shopping, eateries, grocery and of course, the beach! Plenty of amenities for everybody to come together for family time or...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Beach Play

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand St. - Plan a playful vacation this year in BEACH PLAY. Frolic in the private swimming pool or a soak-tired muscles in the bubbly hot tub. Dry off on the new pool chairs and take in the Hatteras sun. The first level of the...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Happy Hours

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Take the road less traveled and vacation at this coastal hideaway!  Cavernous and well-equipped, this home is ideal for families and four legged...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

BAREFOOT MANOR

Welcome to “Barefoot Manor,” your cozy getaway nestled in the heart of Southern Shores, NC and located just a short distance from the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and fun...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/4 - 7/11
$3,682  $4,242
$560 off
8/15 - 8/22
$3,010  $3,198
$188 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,664  $2,938
$274 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,327  $2,568
$241 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,286  $2,380
$94 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,016  $2,100
$84 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,944  $2,100
$156 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,932  $2,100
$168 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,076  $2,100
$24 off
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...

Coker Cabana

Enjoy soaking up the beach lifestyle at the Coker Cabana! Nestled in the quiet Carolina Dunes neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath beach house offers plenty of space for your family. The large living area provides a great place to wind down...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...

 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...