2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Summer's Wind Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Dare Dreamer

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Take a dip on the wild side in DARE DREAMER. Splash around in the pool while your family grilles up lunch under the pergola. Sit at the tiki bar in the pool area and make a fast drink to sip on as you watch...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Russell’s Landing

CANALFRONT Avon — Weakfish Dr. — Surreal sunsets, steady breezes and a private dock land you in the right place at RUSSELL’S LANDING. This dog-friendly (2 dogs only) three-bedroom/three bath bungalow is ready to welcome you to a getaway full...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sea Creature

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Book your Hatteras Island adventure at SEA CREATURE, This soundside home is located beside a splendid lake on the soundside of the island. Beach access is a short walk from the home and ocean and sound vistas...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Surfside Paradise

Now accepting year-round Flex Stays, with a 3-nighttime minimum, for the 2026 season!Located in Duck/ 1 Bedroom/ 2 Full BathroomsThis incredible 2nd floor condo is ideal for that casual vacation you're looking for! Just steps from the beach...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/13 - 7/20
$1,684  $1,835
$151 off
7/21 - 7/28
$1,684  $1,835
$151 off
7/27 - 8/3
$1,684  $1,835
$151 off
8/2 - 8/9
$1,684  $1,835
$151 off
8/11 - 8/18
$1,622  $1,766
$144 off
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

SANDY PAWS

Overview Make tracks and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Outer Banks from this ideally sited family vacation home. Whether you prefer the dreamy pinks and blues of the ocean sunrise, the red-gold glory of sunset on the sound, or the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Why Knot

Southern Shores | Oceanside | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Full & 3 Half Baths | Elevator | Private Pool & Hot Tub Make your next Outer Banks getaway unforgettable at Why Knot, a beautifully designed and thoughtfully equipped vacation home in Southern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...