Category: Outer Banks Travel Guide

The Outer Banks comes alive with festive spirit each holiday season, offering a range of celebrations perfect for all ages. From twinkling light displays to local artisan markets, photos with Santa, and holiday parades, there’s something for everyone to enjoy along the coast. Here’s a guide to some of the best holiday events happening this season.

No one has the same vision for the perfect vacation. Some picture peace, quiet, and seclusion, while others hope to stay busy with fun nearby activities. Regardless of what your ideal vacation looks like, there is an Outer Banks town perfect for everyone.

Get ready for a seafood lover's paradise at the Outer Banks Seafood Festival! This annual celebration in Nags Head, North Carolina, is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh, local seafood while soaking in the vibrant coastal culture.

Booking an Outer Banks Blue vacation rental gives you access to some of the top rentals across the OBX. We offer a wide variety of beach rentals, so you’re sure to find something that suits your group size and preferences. Here are some tips on how to book the perfect Outer Banks vacation rental in 2025.

Welcome to the Easter extravaganza in the Outer Banks! Get ready for a whirlwind of egg-citing events and festive celebrations as we dive into the holiday spirit on our picturesque shores.

Want to get away from it all? Check out Southern Shores. This quaint Outer Banks town is a lot less crowded than many other coastal resorts. Yet it still offers plenty of cool attractions, from pristine beaches to picturesque bike paths and more.

It’s been open only since 2022. But already the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden has attracted thousands of visitors to its gorgeous 5-acre site in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you visit, you’ll quickly see why!

It's less than two miles square, with a year-round population right around 1,600. Yet the tiny town of Manteo is packed with fun and fascinating sights for the entire family.Named for Manteo, a Croatan Native chief who befriended the early British settlers, this Roanoke Island village is steeped in

Did you know that the NC Outer Banks have over 100 miles of shoreline? These beautiful barrier islands stretch more than 175 miles, from Corolla in the north to Cape Lookout in the south. And almost 60 percent of that area consists of a public beach.With all that shorefront to choose from, how do

Quick. Where did the Wright brothers launch the first powered flight of a heavier-than-air vehicle?Most people assume the brothers' legendary biplane took off from Kitty Hawk. But the actual site was Kill Devil Hills, bordering Kitty Hawk to the south. No wonder the Wright Brothers National Memorial...