2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities 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...

Siren's Treasure

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Gather the family together this summer at SIREN'S TREASURE. This delightful home located across the street from the beach is just one lot away from the community boardwalk crossing the dune. The ground...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Maughlin 532-A

If you are looking for a truly laid-back beach experience, Maughlin is the place! With the living area and porch overlooking the ocean, you almost forget you’re above dry land and able to walk the wide beach before getting your toes wet. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

BAUGH

BAUGH is a 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath vacation home with an open floor plan, giving you a spacious living and dining room, and a large, open kitchen equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, and breakfast table plus the bedrooms all on one...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Legacy

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Leave your family a “Legacy” of happy memories at this lovely six bedroom located in Corolla on the Outer Banks. The private pool and hot tub are...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Resting Hearts

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home; there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp. ** New for 2026: 10ft solid wood table New tile throughout the 3rd-floor master bathroom and...

  • Carova
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

640 | Sandy Bottoms

Comfortably furnished, very well equipped this terrific Nags Head vacation home offers Ocean Views and is within easy walking distance of the Beach (less than 150 yards to Admiral St. beach access). The neighborhood is perfect for families with...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Whit's End

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - Great vacations begin at WHIT'S END…a semi-oceanfront island hideaway just one lot back from the ocean. Savor unique amenities, cavernous areas, and ocean vistas from every room! Unwind in the hot...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

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.

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...