Top Things to do in Outer Banks
Top Hotels in Outer Banks
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 2. Sanderling Resort
- 3. Sea Ranch Resort
- 4. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
- 5. The Island Motel
- 6. Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
- 7. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
- 8. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
- 9. Shutters On the Banks
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
Top 10 Fun Activities & Games in Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a 100-mile stretch of barrier islands dotted with pristine beaches, quaint towns and historic sites.
If you love swimming, kayaking, or surfing, be sure to visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. To really experience local culture, explore each coastal village and sample as much food as you can along the way. (Pro tip: Try the catch of the day.) If you’re looking for a history lesson, check out Roanoke Island or the Wright Brothers National Memorial. And of course, no day is complete without watching the sunset from Jockey’s Ridge.
Restaurants in Outer Banks
1. Pioneer Theatre
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. Local Color - Painting Parties & Fine Art
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Uncork your inner artist in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! Our resident artist Meghan Sadler will guide you through creating your own acrylic painting on canvas. You can choose your own colors, so don't be afraid to get creative! Feel free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink while you paint, and yes, you can BYOB :) All ages welcome!
3. The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks has been presenting the Outer Banks' best live entertainment since 1984, featuring performers who serve up hilarious summer nightlife. Be sure and check out our Outer Banks events calendar, our comedy shows are regularly listed as “OBX Top 10 Things To Do This Week” for evening entertainment!
4. Hang 12 Art Gallery & Classes
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Wine & Paint the Outer Banks Tuesday , Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm Spend your evening painting your own custom art with Outer Banks Local Artist Brad Price. Come follow me through a painting in a fun open studio environment, and feel free to bring something to drink! BYOB All art supplies included 45.00
5. OB-Xscape Rooms
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5.0 based on 218 reviews
We are a local family and veteran-owned business providing an unique indoor entertainment to both OBX tourists and OBX locals and businesses. Whether you want to beat the heat or have fun on a rainy day, our seven escape rooms, Mutiny on the Lark, Cold Case Murder of Dawn Renee, Cell Block 4 Death Row, The Blind Tiger Speakeasy, Meltdown, Raptor Revenge, or Rest in Peace Motel will do just that for you! Escape rooms are real-life adventure games where you are metaphorically locked in a room and have to use objects and elements to solve a series of puzzles, discover hidden clues, and make logical connections in order to find the way out (hence, escape). Don't be the only one that doesn't escape the Outer Banks when planning your OBX vacation or your night out with the family and friends and book online in advance to get your chance! Make OB-Xscape Rooms Your New Family Tradition in the Outer Banks!
Reviewed By 289SuzanneM - Niskayuna, United States
A couple of twenty-somethings in our group stumbled upon this when the clouds came in, and they generously invited me, a baby boomer, to participate. It was my first escape room, and I was intrigued. We chose Cold Case. We booked online and checked in at the appointed time. Our guide ran us through the basics. We locked away our cell phones and entered the room with the guide. We ran through an introductory (necessary) video that explains the rules. A video screen near the ceiling counts down your time (you have one hour to escape) and sometimes provides clues. Without spoiling, let me tell you, this, is one complex and slightly scary room, with clues puzzling and plentiful. There were several screamer moments, as the atmosphere and sound effects are very well done. One surprise in particular.....bwahahahaha Once we ran into technical difficulty on a lock we had to open, and our guide, who apparently watched us the whole time, ducked in apologetically just to fix it so we could continue. He was as unobtrusive as possible, but we appreciated his help, because we had the code right and the lock still wasn't opening. We could have used one more person on this one. We got fairly close, but ultimately we were not able to name the murderer. The poor girl's spirit was still trapped in the room when we left.... ....just waiting for YOU!!!!! The girls I did it with had been to a few rooms in other cities, and they both said this one had the best atmosphere they'd ever experienced.
6. Turf's Up OBX
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Turf's Up OBX is a unique entertainment experience that gives you and your crew the opportunity to enjoy golf (90+ courses to play, driving range, lessons by apt,), baseball, soccer, football, zombie dodgeball, carnival games, & more indoors rain or shine, day or night! We offer a choice between beer or wine. Come see us and play, watch, drink, or compete! Book Online!
7. OBX Axe Throwing
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
"Nothing says entertainment more than hurling axes. Axe throwing is perfect for family, friends, team building, celebrating special occasions and meeting new people. Release your inner lumberjack and try your hand at slinging axes. Guests will be coached on proper technique and set up to throw. Ages 10+ can participate! Nothing says fun like flying axes! We specialize in hosting group events and can bring you from someone with no prior axe throwing experience up to a bullseye slinging axe throwing machine! You will not believe how much fun and how empowering it is to land your first BULLSEYE! Any group looking for a unique way to spend a few hours together, check out axe throwing."
Reviewed By joshuam285 - Norfolk, United States
Visited the OBX as we do every year with the family and we were looking for something fun to do and so we saw the AXE throwing!! Figured what could it hurt and absolutely LOVED it!!!! Friendly staff and a great price! Definitely a great time, highly recommend!!!!
8. Whalehead Treasure Hunt
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are so glad that you‘re here! In this text message-based scavenger hunt, you and your family or friends will explore landmark locations looking for clues and answers that can be found around the Whalehead Club, the Historic Corolla Village, and Currituck Lighthouse. Compete against other hunters to achieve the fastest time on our leaderboard!
9. The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Two Great Locations! – PLEASE NOTE OUR KILL DEVIL HILLS LOCATION HAS CHANGED FOR 2018! We are now at The Comfort Inn Hotel, & in WILLIAMSBURG, VA we are at the DoubleTree Hotel! We are open for laughs all summer long, with regularly scheduled shows from Memorial to Labor Day weekends and then periodic events from October through May. This club has been established since 1984 and has hosted such great talents as Ray Romano, Drew Carey and Sinbad when they were plying their trade on the comedy circuit. We do comedy and we do it right by hosting some of the most talented "Stand Up Comedians" in the nation. Every week we bring a different set of comedians, who come from all over the country, to perform in the Outer Banks. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians who you may have heard on XM Satellite Radio or the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom" radio show, or seen on shows such as "Comedy Central", "David Letterman", "America's Got Talent", "Last Comic Standing", “Jimmy
10. Bouncing off the walls
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
3 indoor bounce houses. slides, moon bounce, and obstacle course. Sand Art, and snack bar. Book your party with us or just stop by for a bounce, perfect for hot or rainy days!
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