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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 10, 2026
(+ more dates)Celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch event, happening October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors ages four...
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...
Five king suites, each with a private bath and Atlantic views, anchor AMERICAN WAVES, an oceanfront Corolla escape from Carolina Designs. Add a 36 by 18 private pool with free pool heat, a hot tub, and a rec room, and this seven-bedroom home in...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...
Wake up to beautiful Atlantic views at Golden Strand Condo P2, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront South-End corner condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. With the beach just steps away, your family can easily spend the day swimming, building...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — SUNSET COVE provides you with that idyllic slice of private soundfront that delivers the treasured tranquility you seek. With vistas that go on forever, this gorgeous eight bedroom/eight- and...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
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...
Outstanding Views of the Ocean and Beach await when you choose this Classic Beach Cottage for your Outer Banks vacation. Located beachfront in Kitty Hawk, this terrific home boasts beautiful tongue and groove pine walls and ceilings, lovely decor...
- Kitty Hawk
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Imagine your cares slipping away while you sway in a rocking chair enjoying the ocean's breeze on the ocean facing wraparound porch! Built in 1933...
- Nags Head
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Welcome to your dream vacation getaway at South Bound! This stunning semi-oceanfront Outer...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Refaced & repainted kitchen cabinets, and an entire Theatre Room upgrade with surround sound added. Look no further; this Outer...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms