Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks

Ask a local, and they will tell you that their favorite time of the year is the off season. If you haven’t discovered the Outer Banks in the fall, I highly recommend that you give it a try. Why not start a new family tradition, and celebrate Thanksgiving on the beach? There are many restaurants which will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you want to cook and serve dinner to your guests, we have plenty of grocery stores in the area which will be stocked with the fixings for a memorable turkey dinner. Oysters are a staple on the Outer Banks during the holidays. Buy a bushel from one of our local seafood markets, and enjoy them roasted, raw, fried or steamed.


Wright Brothers National Memorial



Corolla Wild Horses



After your Thanksgiving dinner, go for a walk on the beach, where you will most likely have it all to yourself. Or, go shopping. Get started on your Christmas list at our local shops and take advantage of the big end of season sales. Maybe you’ll have a golfer in your group. There are 9 championship courses to choose from. Visit a few of our local attractions. Put on your warm jacket and climb Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head. Immerse yourself in aviation history at the Wright Brother National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills (climb to the top of the hill for an awesome view!). If you have a four wheel drive, take a ride on the beach in Carova and look for the famous wild horses.



Wright Brothers National Memorial

If you need accommodations, we have plenty of vacation homes which are available with amenities including a fireplace and hot tub:

Casa de Romance

Ten Years After

Carolina Cottage

Dolphin’s Run

Lasea Days

Picture Perfect

A Salty Piece of Land

Give us a call at 800.635.1559 if we can help you with your Thanksgiving vacation!