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Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Robert's Diversion

CANALFRONT Avon — Barracuda Ct. — Water enthusiasts rejoice! ROBERT’S DIVERSION is your diversion to countless days of fishing, boating, and watersports. With simple access to the Pamlico Sound from a private dock and boat ramp, plus endless...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sunset on the Dock of the Bay 288

Tucked along the Kitty Hawk Bay, in the quiet gated community of First Flight Ridge in Kitty Hawk, is this meticulously designed 7-bedroom sound front stunner. Representing a symphony of style and sophistication with an incredible mix of modern...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

7678 - Drumstick

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Located just steps away from the spacious beaches of Hatteras Island lies Drumstick! This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

MUCHO DINERO

Mucho Dinero counts 14 bedrooms and 13 full baths, with eight kings among the sleeping options. This oceanfront Carolina Designs estate at Milepost 17 in Nags Head adds an elevator, two laundry rooms, a private pool with free heat, a hot tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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...

Chasing Rays

Located in Frisco | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsChasing Rays is located in a safe peaceful neighborhood & centrally located just mins. away from the beach. This comfortable beach home has all the amenities you'll need, plenty of parking, a...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

SEASIDE SERENADE

Seaside Serenade is a six bedroom semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home in Southern Shores where an elevator reaches every level. Inside, a rec room with pool table and kitchenette keeps everyone busy. Outside, a 26' x 14' private pool, hot...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

OBX Time KIN-37

Welcome to OBX Time, a luxurious vacation retreat nestled in the prestigious Kinnakeet Shores subdivision in Avon. This exquisite home offers the perfect blend of elegance and comfort along with captivating ocean views, all just a short walk to the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
11/7 - 11/14
$2,355  $3,055
$700 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,661  $3,361
$700 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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 to Corolla Light's premier attraction located in Corolla Light Town Center. Your family will love this adventure! 

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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 adults of all ages can enjoy together. Families flock to Paradise Fun Park for a fun-filled day of putting competition. Grab a scorecard, select a ball and putter and get to the green! Paradise Fun Park offers a challenging variety of putting...

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 about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

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...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

  HWY 12 Amusements in Rodanthe offers family‑friendly fun beyond the beach, with laser tag, a full arcade, bowling, and a striking outdoor climbing wall. Conveniently located on NC Highway 12, it’s a go‑to spot for rainy days...

Destination Fun continues to be a high‑energy favorite for indoor entertainment in Kill Devil Hills, offering a lively break from the beach that appeals to all ages. Located along South Croatan Highway, the longtime Outer Banks attraction has...