Outer Banks, NC

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Well before European explorers arrived in the coastal region we now call the Outer Banks, this area was home to Roanoke-Hatteras Indians, part of the Algonquian Nation, which stretched from Canada to Florida. While the legacy of the early English colonies and the lost colony has endured on the Outer Banks, sadly, the legacy of the natives of this land – their lives before and after the colonists arrived – is treated like a footnote in history. Most people have no idea that... Read More

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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OBX Events
Harbinger
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Events, Outer Banks Bike Week
OBX Events
Manteo
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 11:00 am
OBX Events, Native American Heritage Festival and Powwow
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Brew & Arts Market
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, Graham Outten
NouVines
Manteo
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
NouVines, Saunders, Kelly & the Other Guy
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series
OBX Events
Harbinger
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Events, Outer Banks Bike Week
OBX Events
Manteo
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 11:00 am
OBX Events, Native American Heritage Festival and Powwow
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Whalehead Brewery, Bingo Night
Duck Town Park
Duck
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Spring Nature on the Boardwalk
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Visit Ocracoke
Ocracoke
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 7:00 am
Visit Ocracoke, Annual Scallywag 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
OBX Events
Harbinger
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Events, Outer Banks Bike Week
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
Grandy
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Spring Open House
Foxy Flamingo Boutique
Nags Head
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Foxy Flamingo Boutique, All Washed Up Jewelry Pop-Up
Visit Ocracoke
Ocracoke
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 7:00 am
Visit Ocracoke, Annual Scallywag 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
OBX Events
Harbinger
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Events, Outer Banks Bike Week
OBX Events
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
OBX Events, Outer Banks Senior Games
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 8:30 am
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Breakfast with the Rays
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Old Bay spiked crab stock laced with sherry, jumbo lump crab & cream finished with fried saltines. More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Creamy Crab Soup
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Fresh herb panko crusted Scottish salmon flat iron grilled served on garam masala chole (chickpeas & potato) finished with a yogurt... More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Punjabi Salmon
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Multigrain toast, avocado smash, easy eggs, lemon arugula salad, chili oil More info - Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Firetender Avocado Toast
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Change it up and try up to four of our different beers or seltzers. More info - Whalehead Brewery
Whalehead Brewery, Beer Flights
White's Shopping Center
Manns Harbor
Make sure to check our Facebook page to see what daily desserts are being served. More info - White's Shopping Center
White's Shopping Center, Homemade Desserts
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
Sautee in a white wine creamy garlic sauce served with grilled bread More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, Pei Mussels
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Corolla
Slow Roasted NC Style Pork with House Baked Mac & Cheese Topped with Fried Pickled Red Onions, Scallions and Garlic Bread Crumbs More info - Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Outer Banks Boil Company
Avon, Corolla, Kitty Hawk
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, authentic andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered... More info - Outer Banks Boil Company
Outer Banks Boil Company, The Crab Pot
Outland Seafood
Manns Harbor
Salty goodness from North Carolina and Virginia. By the dozen, half bushel, full bushel, or pint. Seasonal availability. More info - Outland Seafood
Outland Seafood, Oysters
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Nags Head
All Lucious Lump, Broiled. No filler. Your choice of 2 sides. More info - Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering, Kelly’s World Famous Crab Cakes
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
COTTON JACQUARD 400GSM. 100% COTTON. Zipper closure. Woven. H:420mm W:570mm D:180mm. 40L. Cotton webbing. Large main section. Woven flag... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Rip Curl Mixed Jacquard 40L Tote
TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
You can always add some color to your dinner with our world market selections. More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Organic Pasta
Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head
Xtratuf boots are the best way to prepare for any outdoor adventure. Find them at The Cotton Gin! More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Xtratuf Boots
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Hatteras
Local and hand crafted pottery in matching sets or individual pieces. More info - Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn, Pottery
Birthday Suits
Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills
We always carry a wide variety of flannels in numerous brands and sizes. More info - Birthday Suits
Birthday Suits, Men's Tops
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Create your own custom license plate signs. More info - Absolutely Outer Banks
Absolutely Outer Banks, Custom License Plate Date
Ocracoke Variety Store
Ocracoke
Ocracoke Variety Store, Ocracoke Stickers
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
What's vacation without a souvenir tee? Get your ultra comfy OBX Bait & Tackle t-shirt here. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Souvenir T-Shirts
Breeze Thru Avon
Avon
Choose from our large selection of beers and keg sizes. Reserve yours today! More info - Breeze Thru Avon
Breeze Thru Avon, Kegs
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