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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 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...
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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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Heaven Can Wait, a stunning vacation home nestled in the charming Southern Shores neighborhood of Chicahauk. This spacious 5-bedroom...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
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...
Spend your vacation at the Sand Crab! This home offers an abundance of amenities for the ideal OBX vacation! This high-quality home features beautiful hardwood flooring, great bedding and a comfortable layout. Come enjoy Sand Crab, located on the...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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- Buxton
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- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...
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- Kitty Hawk
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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