2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities Guide

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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...

The Coastal Cottage

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsStriking Oceanside beach home between the highways! Location, Location! Your family will appreciate this clean and refreshed Coastal Cottage located close to the beach between the highways in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

SEAPHORIA

Overview Enjoy the ultimate coastal experience at Seaphoria, a 12-bedroom ocean view retreat designed for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation. From the moment you arrive, it's clear that this is a place where beach days, family fun...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

GS-2-H1 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

214 | Water Works

Water Works is a beautiful Nags Head vacation home that has a spacious floor plan, is loaded with many extras to help make your family vacation an unforgettable experience. Aside from its close location to the beach, this home offers being located...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

FUNNY DUCK

Kick back and relax in this charming beach cottage. Located a short walk to the beach and to the village of Duck with its wonderful shops and restaurants, you won’t have to drive again until it’s time to go home. While here, you will enjoy...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
7/26 - 8/2
$4,063  $4,682
$619 off
8/2 - 8/9
$4,063  $4,682
$619 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,644  $4,189
$545 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,361  $3,856
$495 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,837  $3,240
$403 off
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

The Shark Shack 170

This home in Poteskeet Village is in the heart of Duck only 320 feet (approximately) to the beach access. Another wonderful feature about this home is that you can easily ride your bike to all of your favorite shops and restaurants in the Village of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

THE TIPSY TURTLE

Overview Brand new construction, complete for the 2025 season!If you're looking for comfort, relaxation, and unbeatable amenities, look no further! With over 4,900 square feet of indoor living space and over 1,600 square feet of...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms

Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks...

Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the...

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well as henna tattoos, air brush...

Here’s the place to go for some healthy entertainment when the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold.  Situated at Milepost 10 off the Bypass on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, The OBX Bowling Center is the only bowling...

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...