Looking for the perfect experience gift in Outer Banks, North Carolina? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just-because moment, nothing beats giving someone a real experience. We've curated the best local activities and adventures in Outer Banks — from adrenaline-pumping track days to relaxing food tours and everything in between. Every experience listed here can be booked directly through the original operator, so you're always getting the real deal.
Things to Do in Outer Banks
- Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Ocracoke Island - ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around th (from $0.00)
- Clear Kayaking Bodie Island - During the Bodie Island Clear Kayak Tour, you’ll navigate through tranquil waterways, witness breathtaking coastal landscapes, and encounter a variety of wildlife. Available from June to November, thi (from $0.00)
- Outrageous Ocracoke Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone (from $0.00)
- Kitty Hawk Hustle Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Highfalutin Hatteras Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Hourly Kayak Rental in Whalebone - This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we have an easy access point to the water. You can also have an oppor (from $0.00)
- Outer Banks Photography Tour Central and Northern OBX - Discover the Outer Banks like never before through the lens of a professional photographer. During this tour, explore scenic highlights along one of the two carefully curated routes. Along the way, en (from $0.00)
- Outer Banks Photography Tour Central and Southern OBX - Discover the Outer Banks like never before through the lens of a professional photographer. During this tour, explore scenic highlights along one of the two carefully curated routes. Along the way, en (from $0.00)
- Kitty Hawk Maritime Forrest and Marsh Tour - This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak or paddleboard. (from $0.00)
- Kayak Rental on the Outer Banks - We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of the O (from $0.00)
- Wine Tasting And Boat Ride - We will enjoy a lovely boat ride from the Outer Banks to the Currituck Mainland on the Currituck Sound. We will arrive at Sanctuary Vineyards and enjoy a delicious sampling of the fine wines of Sanctu (from $0.00)
- Gnarly Nags Head Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour - Let the story of the Wright Brothers uplift you on this self-guided driving tour of the Carolina Dunes, where they made their first flight. Find out how these two young men went from repairing bicycle (from $0.00)
- Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park - The only trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Veteran and locally owned, Jumpmasters features obstacle course lanes, a climbing wall, foam pit with foam pugil sparing sticks, trampoline dodgeball area, (from $0.00)
- OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows - Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted landscapes of Manteo, where every step echoes with ghostly tales! This walking tour guides you along a mile of eerie beachfront and historic sit (from $0.00)
- Corolla Kayak Adventure - Kayaking around the sheltered islands, bays and canals of the Currituck Sound on the Outer Banks is a real treat!!! This Corolla Kayak Tour is one of the few places where you can leave the hustle and (from $0.00)
- Nags Head Kayak Tour - The Stoke Dispensary is a full service water sports operator on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. From Corolla to Cape Hatteras, we have you covered for kayak tours, jets ski rentals, surf lessons, 5 (from $0.00)
- Outer Banks Jet Ski Rental - The finest jet ski operator within the town limits of Nags Head, North Carolina. Cruise our riding area on our 3 person jet skis. Get ready to shred the Roanoke Sound! We have a fleet of well-maintain (from $0.00)
- Duck Jet Ski Rental - The only jet ski operator within the town limits of Duck, North Carolina, just off the new sound-side walking path. Cruise our riding area on our 3 person jet skis. Get ready to shred the Currituck So (from $0.00)
- OBX Ghost Tours- The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks - Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky tales that make the Outer Banks one of the most ha (from $0.00)
- 1 Hour - Nags Head Jet Ski Rental - Experience the Outer Banks with 1-Hour Jet Ski Rentals at Nags Head! Take your Outer Banks adventure to the next level with a 1-hour jet ski rental in Nags Head! Cruise the waters on top-of-the-line (from $0.00)
- Outer Banks Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour - Explore North Carolina's Outer Banks on this self-guided car tour. First, see the majestic Bodie Island Lighthouse and the peaceful Coquina Beach, where nature and history merge. Continue to Chicamaco (from $0.00)
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour - Embark on a captivating drive along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with this self-guided tour of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Dive into a rich tapestry of history, from tales of the Lost Colony (from $0.00)
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks - Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Outer Banks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all bas (from $0.00)
- Cape Hatteras Kayak Adventure in Rodanthe - The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a must see on Hatteras Island. On this kayak tour, we frequently spot ospreys, pelicans, herons, egrets, ibis, terns, rails, skimmers, wrens, and warbles just to (from $0.00)
- Alligator River Kayak Adventure - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was also home to an old logging and (from $0.00)
- 2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck - The Bender family continues a 50 year tradition of traveling in open air style safari vehicles north of Corolla along the ocean and sand dunes on a 2 hour, small group, excursion sharing history and e (from $0.00)
- Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks - Learn to surf on the Outer Banks in one of our daily surf lessons. Lesson includes ocean safety, surfboard anatomy 101, paddling technique, proper pop up and foot placement and help in the water to ca (from $0.00)
- Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson - this is one of the closest ways to experience what the Wright Brother's experienced over 100 years ago as they trying to conquer the mystery of flight ... and only a few miles away from where they act (from $0.00)
- Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Outer Banks - ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around t (from $0.00)
- 1 Hour Nags Head Tubing trip - Prepare for an unforgettable adventure with a guided tubing trip in Nags Head! Whether you’re craving heart-racing excitement or a more laid-back ride, this experience is tailored to match your thrill (from $0.00)
- Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure on the Outer Banks - The Kitty Hawk Stand Up Paddle Tour explores the calm bays and sheltered waters of Kitty Hawk, an ideal place to learn how to stand up paddleboard for the first time. This tour leaves standup paddlebo (from $0.00)
- 4 hour - 16 Person Pontoon Rental in Nags Head - Embark on the ultimate Outer Banks adventure with a pontoon boat rental in Nags Head! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this activity blends relaxation, exploration, and fun into one unforget (from $0.00)
- Nags Head Parasail High Flight - Experience the thrill of parasailing in Nags Head with Causeway Watersports, the top provider on the Outer Banks! Fly high above the coastline for stunning views of Roanoke Sound, Jockey’s Ridge, and (from $0.00)