The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world, and the annual Wings Over Water celebrates this distinction like no other local festival. The weeklong event, which is held each October, features a wide range of educational programs, lectures, and opportunities to meet and greet with fellow birders. During this year's festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on guided birding trips, attend art and photography workshops, take a tram or kayak tour of National Wildlife Refuge, visit an ancient maritime forest, and much, much more. A complete schedule can be found online at the organization's website, and attendees should note that some programs do cost a small fee to participate.
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Newly constructed to an 8 bedroom home with a nice game room, expanded kitchen, and new dining room...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head. We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime. Take a moment to search...
OCEANFRONT Waves, Sea Isle Hills Dr. – Make waves on vacation at WAVE ESCAPE. This 4,750 sq. ft. home has everything to make lasting vacation memories. Splash around the pool or take in the shade of the covered tiki bar while you listen to the...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...
Endless Ocean Views and lovely furnishings make this Oceanfront Pelican Watch townhome an excellent choice for your family's Beach retreat. Enjoy the cool breeze from the Atlantic from one of the many decks or take the kids for a dip in the...
- Southern Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – Avast, sea lovers. BEACHFRONT PIRATES, a six-bedroom/four- and one-half-bath home, invites you to set sail on a memorable vacation where sand, surf and sun are yours to plunder. Bring the family, including up...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...
Discover FIN AND FEATHER in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedrooms with eight private baths, a private pool with free heat, a hot tub, an elevator, and two rec rooms welcome your whole crew. This semi-oceanfront...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
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...
Discover ABOVE THE SALT in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where seven bedrooms, a 32 x 16 private pool, and a hot tub sit just steps from ocean access. This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home in Schooner Ridge carries ocean views...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...
Discover A WAVE AWAY in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental just steps from the nearest beach access. This eight-bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Ocean Sands pairs coastal style with a private pool, hot tub, and outdoor shower. Ocean...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms