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.
Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.
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...
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...
Aptly named Lighthouse, this 7 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath semi-oceanfront home at milepost 15 in the heart of Nags Head is signaling to your family that you have found the perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation. Lounge beside the private pool...
- Nags Head
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...
Experience your own Hatteras Paradise! This gorgeous oceanfront home offers endless ocean views and all of the family-friendly amenities your family needs for the perfect Outer Banks vacation!Indulge yourself in the 15x30 private pool, which opens...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
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...
SOUNDFRONT Frisco — Brigand’s Bay — Perched on the edge of a peaceful peninsula, FRISCO’S WATCH provides both inspired vistas and instant access to Pamlico Sound, a coveted location for watersport enthusiasts, nature lovers, dreamers, and...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 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...
Come and enjoy AHH-de-DAH! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage in Nags Head will steal your heart! With its classic Outer Banks vacation home feel, this will be a place your family can make memories that will last a lifetime. You will be ecstatic...
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pull up to your vacation home and get ready to yell Corollabunga! This home is a beautiful oceanfront retreat in Corolla, offering unbeatable views and a convenient location between...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet.
Stay at a timeless Outer Banks oceanfront home with beautiful panoramic beach views right from the upper-level living area and wide oceanfront deck. Decorated in traditional OBX style and offering all the comforts of home—including TVs in every...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
Overview Decks, decks, and more decks! If you enjoy spending time outside to bask in the sunshine, breathe in the fresh coastal air, enjoy an elevated view of the horizon, and let any worry on your mind float away, Tides That Bind is...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms