Make sure your holiday travel to the Outer Banks goes smoothly. Get prepared with our list of tips and advice for traveling to the OBX over the holidays.

Visiting the Outer Banks is great any time of the year, but sometimes coming down for the holidays can be the best experience of all! With so many different things to do, it’s hard to keep it all in one place. But here’s our convenient Outer Banks Holiday Bucket List for you to take with you as you enjoy your Outer Banks holiday vacation!

Check out our 2022 OBX-Themed Holiday Gift Guide for plenty of ideas that will be sure to please everyone on your holiday gift list.

Throughout the year, guests and locals, alike, are encouraged to seek out one of the many local art shows that celebrate the lives and work of these artists. Below is a list of upcoming arts and crafts shows on the Outer Banks where you can stop by to enjoy local art and cuisine, pick up a souvenir to take a piece of the OBX back home with you, or get an early start on your holiday shopping!

It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of 2019! This year may have flown by but luckily, there is still plenty to do around the OBX! From kid-friendly activities and champagne toasts to full dance parties, you'll be able to close out the year in...

Due to our geographical ability to easily obtain fresh seafood and local produce, food culture is often at the center of our celebrations here on the Outer Banks... but who doesn't love a fun food festival? One of the most anticipated food-related events every year is the Outer Banks Food Truck Showdown—a fun, family-friendly celebration of food from all over the state!

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Now that Fall is approaching, fisherman will be flocking to the shore to try their luck at reeling in that big catch. If you enjoy a good competition and are looking for a real fishing challenge this fall, register to enter the 2019 Outer Banks Kayak Fishing Tournament!

This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential and well-known space exploration achievements: The Apollo 11 Moon Landing of July 20, 1969. This month, there will be celebrations all over the nation in honor of the anniversary of this incredible event but you can celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 right here on the Outer Banks!