Outer Banks, NC

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Get Ready for the Duck Jazz Festival on October 12 and 13

The Town of Duck's Duck Jazz Festival presented by PNC is coming up on October 12 and 13. The free festival, always held the first weekend in October, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. In honor of that milestone, let's look back at the festival's beginnings and then we'll look at what you can expect in 2024. The Duck Jazz Festival Then Back in 2005 the Town of Duck was thinking about creating a new off-season event to draw people to town, and Kathy McCullough-... Read More

Sweet September on the Outer Banks

September has got to be the sweetest month of all on the Outer Banks. At least I think so, anyway. The... Read More

Where Wine Lovers Gather on the Outer Banks

When the summer season winds down and kids go back to school, the Outer Banks vibe takes a definite turn.... Read More

Summer’s Not Over Yet on the Outer Banks

School might be in session, but summer is still happening on the Outer Banks. People are on the beach and in... Read More

Why Have 7 Rodanthe Houses Fallen into the Oc...

The Outer Banks is repeatedly making national news lately and not always for the best of reasons. While the... Read More

Where to Play Pickleball on the Outer Banks

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, ESA Eastern Surfing Championship
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:00 am
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, What's the Catch?
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Live Music in the Backyard
Sanctuary Vineyards
Jarvisburg
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sanctuary Vineyards, Sunset Sip & Snip
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, FNF: Friday Night Fun
NouVines
Manteo
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm
NouVines, Live Music
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, The Simps
Theatre of Dare
Kitty Hawk
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Theatre of Dare, Social Security
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar
Ocracoke
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 9:00 pm
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar, Barefoot Wade
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, ESA Eastern Surfing Championship
Island Farm
Manteo
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Island Farm, Cart Rides
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 12:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Behind the Scenes: Shark Feeding
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 3:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, ESA Eastern Surfing Championship
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Prost Colony Oktoberfest
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Children and Youth Partnership, 30th Birthday
The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico
Buxton
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico, Sunday Brunch with Live Music
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Prost Colony Oktoberfest
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Seared U-10 scallops married with white wine, garlic, grape tomatoes, olive oil & fresh herbs served on summer pesto pasta and... More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Scallops Capesante
McGrath's Burger Shack
Nags Head
Hand-cut steak fries topped with Guinness beer cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh sliced jalapeños, and sour cream. Add chicken... More info - McGrath's Burger Shack
McGrath's Burger Shack, McGrath's Irish Nachos
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
Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Corolla
Fresh fish, baby clams, red crab claws, prince edward island mussels, peppers, wild ramp pesto cream sauce, fusilli, parmesan More info - Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Mike Dianna's Grill Room, Seafood Pasta
Jason's Restaurant
Ocracoke
Serving the visitors of Ocracoke for 22 years and counting. More info - Jason's Restaurant
Jason's Restaurant, Best Pizza on the Outer Banks
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant
Nags Head
Sautéed shrimp, Andouille sausage, peppers, onions, scallions over stone ground cheese grits More info - Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant, Shrimp & Grits (Very Spicy)
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Tuna seared rare with black peppercorns over wasabi slaw and soy dipping sauce. More info - Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, BLACK PEPPER SEARED RARE TUNA
Jason's Restaurant
Ocracoke
Homemade meatballs with marinara and provolone More info - Jason's Restaurant
Jason's Restaurant, Meatball Sub
Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant
Corolla
Smoked beef brisket, pork BBQ & chicken BBQ More info - Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant
Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant, Southern Sampler
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP
Avon
Soap is one of our specialties! Nanny's Udderly Smooth is our own brand of fine soaps handmade from all natural goat milk. Our... More info - Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP
Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP, Nanny's Udderly Smooth Soap
Kitty Hawk Kites
Avon, Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke, Rodanthe
Whirligig Wind Spinners are an easy and fun way to add color and excitement to your garden, yard or patio. More info - Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites, Whirligigs
Ocean Air Sports
Avon
The Condor was created from feedback by our Shelta family who desired a sun hat style designed more for hot conditions and sun protection,... More info - Ocean Air Sports
Ocean Air Sports, Shelta Condor Light Silver Hat
Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
Style for the beach and beyond. You can get away with sandals at that classy dinner spot if they're the right sandals. These men'... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Reef Draftsmen Sandal Bronze Brown
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Available in different designs and colors. More info - Village Craftsmen
Village Craftsmen, Ocracoke Shirts
TW’s Bait & Tackle
Kitty Hawk, Nags Head
Grab your next set of shades here. We carry brands like Oakley, Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, and more! More info - TW’s Bait & Tackle
TW’s Bait & Tackle, Eyewear
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Hand-tied individual tea leaves with dried flowers forming a tea ball, which when placed in boiling water blooms into a floral display with... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Flora Tea
Nora's Wish
Rodanthe
Liven up your yard with some nautical or animal themed decorations! More info - Nora's Wish
Nora's Wish, Lawn Décor
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head, Rodanthe
Classic designs fused with modern Oakley technology. More info - Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Kitty Hawk Surf Co., Oakley Sunglasses
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Have your morning coffee in style with this mug featuring the Elizabethan Garden logo. More info - Elizabethan Gardens
Elizabethan Gardens, Elizabethan Gardens Ceramic Coffee Cup
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