Things To Do in Outer Banks, North Carolina

Activities, attractions and tours
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center featuring fishing, a bay or harbour and boating

Outer Banks Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Outer Banks has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Outer Banks is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Outer Banks to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Outer Banks Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Outer Banks.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Outer Banks attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Sandbridge Beach featuring hiking or walking and a sandy beach as well as an individual male

Sandbridge

Travelers enjoy Sandbridge for its beaches and parks. Consider checking out Sandbridge Beach while you're in the area.

Sandbridge
Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.

Whalehead Beach
Sunset

Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Outer Banks Beaches and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

Ocean Sands might not have many top sights, but Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Currituck Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ocean Sands
Beautiful waves of corolla beach #BVSBlue

Pine Island

Pine Island might not have many top sights, but The Sanderling Spa and Corolla Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pine Island

Day trip destinations from Outer Banks