Visitors can pay tribute to the fallen heroes of Ocracoke’s past at this special and inspired ceremony that pays homage to the heroes who lost their lives off the island’s coast. Orchestrated by the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the Ocracoke community, the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary 16-04, the National Park Service, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the annual British Cemetery Ceremony is a historic and landmark event that honors Ocracoke’s tumultuous past.
Head to the tiny coastal village of Ocracoke for a big Independence Day celebration that includes fireworks, a parade, and plenty of family fun. The highlight of the Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration is the annual amazing fireworks display over the Silver Lake Harbor after the sun goes down. Visitors will find plenty of seating all around the harborfront docks, and can bring along beach chairs, towels, blankets, and everything they need to enjoy the show.
Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.
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...
Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.
Paradise Found is located at Mile Post 16.5 in Nags Head, close to seafood markets, homegrown shops and eateries, bike and beach gear rentals, and Jennette’s Pier. Take your pick of convenient activities, including deep sea fishing from Pirate's...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
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...
Experience the ultimate vacation at Lion In The Sun! This stunning home is just one lot from the beautiful blue Atlantic. It’s easy to get some sand between your toes. It’s just a short walk on the boarded walkway to the beach. Take in gorgeous...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - Share ALEX'S HIDEAWAY with your family this year! Start your vacation off with a splash in the private pool with a poolside tiki bar or a dip in the calming hot tub. When it's time for a break, step inside to the...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Escape to the ultimate beachside retreat at this spacious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home nestled in South Nags Head...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...
This Lovely Third Floor Oceanfront unit offers fabulous views of the beach & the Atlantic Ocean. Decorated w/Bright, Beach-Themed Decor that is sure to make you feel right at home! Located within walking distance to some of the best restaurants...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...
**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 8 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.** If your vacation dreams include an updated cozy oceanfront home where you can relax and...
- Carova
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...
Located in Corolla/ 10 Bedrooms/ 10 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsBeach Ball is a professionally decorated home that offers sizable families the opportunity to vacation together in this 6000 square foot home. Located in the heart of Corolla...
- Corolla
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
