Atlantic Dance and Boutique

Atlantic Dance has been teaching kids dance on the Outer Banks since 1995. Atlantic Dance offers classes in tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical with a primary concentration in classical ballet. At Atlantic Dance, little...

Dare County Family Recreation Park

Dare County Family Recreation Park, or Rec Park, serves as the county’s focal point for youth and adult activities. The park features tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and a playground. Swings, slides, a...

Duck Village Outfitters

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks...

(More Locations)

KDH Cooperative

You might not know that the Outer Banks has a robust arts community. KDH Cooperative is an artist-operated gallery featuring works of local artists across the Outer Banks. Membership of KDH Cooperative includes artists...

Outer Banks Aboretum and Teaching Garden

Open since 2002, the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden was created to provide the community with horticultural education, to help with property enhancement and also as a memorial acknowledgement. The Garden is...

Outer Banks Sailing Academy

Learn to sail from the experts! 

Educational Activities by Town

7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2020

7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2020

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh for days. In addition to beverages, fishermen rely coolers to keep bait fresh, and hopefully the catch of the day. Walk onto any beach or pier in North or South Carolina and you’ll see a plethora of cooler models and sizes. Cooler technology has advanced rapidly in modern years. Top-end hard-sided coolers can keep ice frozen for a week. Soft coolers are easier for one person to carry onto a beach, but can still keep food cool for days. Cooler materials and price points vary wildly, so we put together this guide with our recommendations for your coastal vacation.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kill Devil Hills

Our Oceanside hotel is situated between the idyllic beach towns of Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head and offers unrivaled convenience for your extended-stay. We are located in the heart of the major attractions such as the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Cape Hatteras, Corolla, Ocracoke and Roanoke Island. After a day of exploring the Outer Banks coastline, cool down and relax in our stylish, home-like suites complete with thoughtful amenities. Our modern suites feature plush bedding, pullout sofas, Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations and fully equipped kitchens. Take the stress out of travel with a complimentary breakfast buffet, relaxing heated indoor pool, guest laundry facility, fitness center and beach access near the hotel.