Outer Banks, NC

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Where Memories Swim: A Local's Perspective of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Excited voices, water splashing, kids playing, adults supervising – and right in the center of it all is a 6-year-old red-headed girl staring at a real-life sandtiger shark – making eye contact with the endlessly deep black eyes and feeling, for the first time in her life, like all the answers in the universe have been solved. For just a moment, the world was right, nothing else mattered, it was just her and a shark. That little girl was me, and this was my first memory of... Read More

Outer Banks Hurricane History

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Outer Banks Beach Report

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Duck Town Park
Duck
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 7:30 am to 8:15 am
Duck Town Park, Yoga on the Green
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, Tuesday Trivia Nights
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Tuesday Ocean Effects Resin Workshop
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Village Craftsmen, Ocracoke Ghost & History Tour
Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill
Corolla
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00 pm to Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 2:00 am
Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill, Karaoke
Camp Hatteras Resort
Rodanthe
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Camp Hatteras Resort, Tri Villages Market
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Duck Town Park
Duck
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Duck Town Park, Nature Out Loud
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Kim Kalman
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 11:00 am
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wind & Sand Guided Tour
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Kitty Hawk
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Arts & Craft Festival, OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00 am
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wind & Sand Guided Tour
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Brewery Tours & Beer Tastings
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX Arts & Craft Festival, OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 11:00 am
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wind & Sand Guided Tour
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Thursday Night Suncatcher Resin Workshop
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 11:00 am
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wind & Sand Guided Tour
Town of Manteo
Manteo
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Town of Manteo, Manteo First Friday
Town of Manteo
Manteo
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Town of Manteo, Downtown Market on the Manteo Waterfront
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
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
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
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
Mirro's Cafe
Waves
Fresh blackened mahi topped with melted Swiss cheese and a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, lettuce and tomato on a toasted Kaiser roll. More info - Mirro's Cafe
Mirro's Cafe, The Islander
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
Kill Devil Hills
Mexican deep-fried doughnut-like pastry dough with pineapple filling. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla ice cream. More info - 3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano, Churros
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Manteo
Traditional North Carolina pulled pork barbecue. More info - Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company, NC Pork BBQ Sandwich
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
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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