Holiday lettings & accommodation in the Outer Banks

You can easily get to your Outer Banks holiday home by letting car, as most visitors arrive by land via the NC 12 highway, connecting the barrier islands to the mainland. To discover smaller islands, ferries are available.

The islands are served by the Norfolk International Airport, which is an easy and relaxed two hour drive away. You can also opt to fly into the Raleigh Durham International Airport. Although it is further away, the scenic drive makes it a great option.

As can be expected, the culinary hallmarks of the Outer Banks include plenty of fresh seafood, generous portions and classic American dining. For the best of local eateries, try the fish and other delicacies on offer at the historical Black Pelican Restaurant or head to the Ocean Boulevard, known for its tasty fine dining and international standards. Fast food joints, such as the Rundown Café, also abound. Here, you can dig into giant burgers while you enjoy an ocean view. From any of the beach restaurants, you can take a taxi or drive back to your Outer Banks holiday letting for a good night’s sleep.

The hot and humid season (also the time for potential hurricanes) usually runs from August to September, so schedule your stay at your Outer Banks holiday letting during the spring or early summer months to get the most out of your visit.

It was in 1903, after four years of dedicated experimentation, that the Wright Brothers' first flight took off four miles south of Kitty Hawk. They had chosen this location as the sandy dunes offered the perfect terrain for launching their aircraft. You can learn more about their revolutionary exploits at the Wright Brothers National Memorial at 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, which is easy to reach by letting car from your Outer Banks holiday home.

For a truly memorable experience, check out the play "The Lost Colony" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Green. Performed nightly during the summer, this play tells the story of the legendary Native American colony that existed long ago in Manteo, eventually disappearing. Staged outdoors, the production is presented by a theatre company of over 100 performers.

Nightlife in the Outer Banks offers something fun for everyone. From family walks to Monday night football, to local bars with welcoming atmospheres, there's plenty to keep you entertained. After a day at the beach, why not gather the family and friends for a round of karaoke? The locals love to party, and many of the towns in Outer Banks have their own late-night activities planned, such as karaoke and live bands.

Even children can get on the microphone before 10pm. If you would rather hear a professional serenade, then head to Kinnakeet Shores Beach Club in Avon, which also has more than enough space to get up and dance. In larger restaurants of the Outer Banks, such as the Port O'Call Restaurant, you can catch live music performances, especially around the busy summer season. However, bands are also booked for the winter months, so from your Outer Banks holiday letting you can enjoy entertainment any time of the year.

Visitors to the islands will find a movie theatre in Nags Head, plus the smaller Pioneer Theatre, which lays claim to being the state’s oldest film theatre. If stand-up comedy is more your kind of thing, then head to the Comedy Club of the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills.

After a night of fun, simply take a cab back to your Outer Banks holiday letting . The restaurants and bars will know the numbers of local taxi drivers. So let loose and have fun after sunset.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Discover the magic of the outdoors at Outer Banks' best loved outdoor centre. You'll be stunned by the largest shark group in the State, the snapping alligators and the tales of experienced scuba divers. Touch the stingrays and watch the otters play.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Differentiated from other lighthouses in the region by its distinctive colouration, Cerrituck Beach Lighthouse is also home to a museum, plus inspiring views at the top of its 122 steps.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Learn all about the history of aviation in the very place where the transportation first got its wings.

Jockey's Ridge State Park

The largest State Park on the east coast, Jockey's Ridge is a moonscape of incredible sand dunes.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Painted like a black and white candy-cane, Hatteras Lighthouse overlooks the "Graveyard of the Atlantic", where the Gulf Stream collides with the Labrador Current, creating tempestuous conditions.