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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Blue Crab 512

Blue Crab is a lovely South Nags Head home offering everything you will need for a great Outer Banks vacation!Set up in the classic H-Design with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this family-friendly layout allows plenty of space to spread out. With...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

FOUR LEAF PLOVER

Rack up an evening in the ground-floor recreation room of Four Leaf Plover, a six-bedroom Duck estate from Carolina Designs where every bedroom has its own private bath. An elevator glides between levels, and a poolside cabana sits beside the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

PLEASURE ISLAND

This spacious home has all of the amenities, chosen for your every vacation pleasure. The comfortable interior accentuates the aesthetically appealing Juniper cathedral ceilings and wainscoting in the hallways. Every bedroom leads out to a spacious...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Pier View Oasis

Oceanfront, Panoramic Ocean Views, Ramp, Elevator, Wheelchair Friendly, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Flex Stays, Weddings and Events, Private Walkway to the Beach, Pool, Pool Heat Specials, Swim Up Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Corn Hole, Theatre...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Jones Beach House

Enjoy the luxury of your own private pool or melt your cares away and relax in the hot tub. Your family will love the private bath in each bedroom, and four bedrooms also have deck access. The rec room off the pool deck is complete with a...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

219 | Foot Prints In The Sand

This spacious, impeccably maintained Vacation Home offers beautiful furnishings, an Elevator to each level making it perfect for all members of your family. Foot Prints In The Sand provides magnificent views from the large decks, covered porches...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Lazy Bones

Located in Duck / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom This bright oceanfront beach home is tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac offering striking Ocean and Sound vistas from the giant wrap around decks. With bright cavernous rooms and...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three unique landmarks—The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Whalehead in Historic Corolla ,the Currituck Maritime Museum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing and kayaking the Currituck Sound are...

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...