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Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Tuesday, October 13th - Sunday, October 18th
Rodanthe

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.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

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...

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

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13 TVs, a home theater, and a recreation room fill COROLLABUNGA with things to do, and Carolina Designs is welcoming this oceanfront Corolla home into the program for 2026. Nine bedrooms, seven with private baths, an elevator, a 26-foot private...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



24 BY THE SHORE

24 By The Shore is beach living 24 hours a day! And you can start early by not waiting in traffic with a Friday check in! The layout of this beautiful oceanside home is perfect for a family or families with bedrooms located on opposite sides of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/2 - 10/9
$1,938  $2,202
$264 off
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10/16 - 10/23
$1,685  $1,905
$220 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,685  $1,905
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10/30 - 11/6
$1,685  $1,754
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11/6 - 11/13
$1,535  $1,754
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$1,683  $1,754
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12/4 - 12/11
$1,609  $1,754
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K6511 Hidden Gem 4 Bedroom Home in Hatte...

Welcome to Hidden Gem by KEES Vacations! This 4 bedroom home is ideally located in Hatteras, just moments from the beach and surrounded by plenty of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable spaces for...

  • Hatteras
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  • 4 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...

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5824 - A Memorable Vacation

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  • Nags Head
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Resort Realty

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...

K9050 2 Points of View 4 Bedroom Home at...

Welcome To 2 Points of View At Carolina Dunes By KEES Vacations! Escape to the Outer Banks and create beautiful memories with the entire family! Located in the heart of Duck, this four-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath home is a short two-minute walk...

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Bodie Island Lighthouse

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Starfish Cottage 122-D

Just steps away from the beach access, enjoy the sound of the ocean and salt-kissed breezes at Starfish Cottage!. Relax in the hammock with a book and your daydreams, or on the wraparound deck at this classic Carolina beach cottage in Duck.Feel...

  • Duck
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  • 2 Bathrooms