2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

ABOVE THE SALT

Overview Above The Salt and just about everything else, this Outer Banks home in the quaint town of Duck will delight you with its charm. Relax by the private pool and soak up the rays. The thoughtful floor plan takes advantage of every...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

A WAVE AWAY

Overview Get ready to live the beach life in this eight-bedroom semi-oceanfront Corolla vacation home, while only being A Wave Away from the beauty of the Atlantic! No detail was overlooked when furnishing with coastal tones, hardwood...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Shore Beats Work

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomShore Beats Work is your ideal oceanside beach home! Perfectly located in the heart of Avon, you are less than 130 yards to beach access, yet convenient to the Avon pier, shopping...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Topside

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek - One glimpse of the vistas at this vacation mainship and you'll be glad you went TOPSIDE. The ground level has a double concrete carport. The first level has four bedrooms and two baths. A master king with ensuite...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

K0540 Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Townhome at Wr...

Welcome to Sunnyside at Wrightsville Landing by KEES Vacations! Location is everything at Sunnyside at Wrightsville Landing. Within walking distance to the ocean, stores, and popular restaurants, you will love staying here. Centrally located in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Earth Tide VOH-13

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, and adjacent to a beautiful lake, Earth Tide offers the perfect retreat for water enthusiasts or anyone looking for peace and serenity in Corolla, NC! Your family is sure to love this...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

A DeWar's Dream

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“A DeWar’s Dream” is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully appointed with luxurious furnishings and amenities for your family to enjoy. Great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17

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...