Roanoke Island Festival Park--425th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages

Come enjoy the 425th anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages at the Roanoke Island Festival Park beginning July 13th! This is to commemorate the first landing of English ships in the New World on July 13. The festivities begin at 6 pm and this event is free. There will entertaining Elizabethan performers, a birthday cake, and Elizabethan activities which will cover the lawn area.

From 7/14-7/17 there will be special activities and performances going on....the Guilde of St. Andrew and Renaissance Faire performers will be on hand from Raleigh, NC. Many fun times will be had for the old and young alike. Check out the great festivities going on for our special celebration by clicking here.

Find great deals at our various properties for your stay. For the Days Inn & Suites Mariner click HERE. For the Days Inn Oceanfront Wright Brothers click HERE. A fun time will be had by all---don't miss out!

Happy July 4th

HAPPY JULY 4TH

Have a great July 4th! Plenty of fireworks to be found on the Outer Banks as well as good deals. July is the last hurrah before the kids have to go back to school or start their sports or band practice.

Plan now for a great Outer Banks getaway. We have some great specials going on for our few remaining cottages which are open for the month of July. Click HERE to check our specials for our cottages for July (and the 1st week of August).

There are great places to visit while here like Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Fort Raleigh Historic Site, The Lost Colony and much, much more! So come and visit the Outer Banks--there are plenty of things to do, plenty of places to eat, and plenty of places to play on the beach! We hope to see you soon!

There's Fun To Be Had On The Outer Banks!

View Of The Sound As The Sun Goes Down

There's a fun time to be had while you are on the Outer Banks! This video clip was taken during a short kayak trip on the soundside of the beach. We're famous for our watersports--kiteboarding, fishing, kayaking, jet skiing and more.

There are also great historic programs going on at the beach as well. Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station has "Porch Programs" going on all summer at 2 pm. For instance on Tuesdays there a talk given on "Amazing True & Local Wreck Rescue Stories." And on Thursdays the ever-popular "Beach Apparatus Drill" with the US Coast Guard re-creates the famous "Breeches Buoy" Rescue--and is only 1 of 2 spots in America to do so (and we're the only one to have active Coast Guard personnel in our rescue).

Of course you can always just laze the day away in the sun too. That's what most visitors seem to enjoy. Or take a day trip and drive south towards Hatteras and grab some lunch before visiting the Lighthouse, there's a nice seashore there where you can take a respite...then jump on the free ferry to Ocracoke and visit the quaint fishing village with fine local shopping and restaurants.

And if you are on a budget, take advantage of our great special offers at our various properties at: obxlodging.com. We have cottages, guest rooms and suites with full kitchens---the whole gamut for something for 1 person to something for 18!

Bike Weekend on the Outer Banks

BIKE "WEEK" ON THE OUTER BANKS STARTS April 23, 2009

So bring your Harleys, Suzukis, Huskys, or Hondas (scooters don't quite count) and come and enjoy "Bike Week" starting 4/23 on the beach! At Vertigo Tattoo they have several great contests for bikers and bike enthusiasts alike.

On Friday 4/24 they have a Custom Bike and Big Twin Contest from 12-4 pm. On Sat 4/25 they have an Old School Bike Contest and Antique Bike Contest from 12-4pm. Both days also feature a "Wall of Death" stunt show as well. Visit their website for more info on their events and vendors by clicking here.

The weather is supposed to be PERFECT for great riding along the flatlands of the beach! Take a ride down towards Hatteras and take the free ferry over to Ocracoke for a nice day trip. The scenery is like nothing else.

Or go visit the Wright Brothers Memorial and drive around Kill Devil Hill. And if the family has to come and doesn't want to participate in the bike activities--it'll be fine---the beach is right outside our doorway!

We have a few rooms remaining at the Days Inn Oceanfront (only a handful) and one 3 bedroom oceanfront cottage remaining at the Wright Cottage Court (as of this posting). Don't miss out on the warm weather and great events this weekend. Check out our properties here.

Celebrate Earth Day At the Beach!!

Come and celebrate EARTH DAY on the Outer Banks at the NC Aquarium (in Manteo) on April 18th from 10 am til 3 pm. Enjoy family entertainment and watch "Planet Earth, Inc" with your paid admission. This great show incorporates puppetry, songs, and magic tricks by Atlanta-based puppeteer Lee Bryan.

It's supposed to be a FABULOUS warm, sunny weekend at the Outer Banks and you DON'T want to miss out on our fun and sun. Visit Jockey's Ridge, tour the lighthouses, visit the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens (which are blooming nicely), or climb Kill Devil Hill and check out the Wright Brothers Memorial. Or go biking (it'll be a great weekend for it) on our various multi-use paths or bike paths on the beach.

End of the wooded trail from Elizabethan Gardens to the soundside waterfront in Manteo

Only a FEW rooms remain at our properties so make sure you reserve with us today! Receive 10% off any non-discounted rate with AAA, AARP, military, or government ID at our Days Inn Oceanfront or our Days Inn & Suites Mariner.

Land of Beginnings Festival

Come Join In the Land Of Beginnings Festival

This festival starts today (March 27th) and runs through April 6th. Some events are free of charge--such as the various Storytelling events, and a few have a nominal charge for functions such as the North Carolina Dance Theatre's production on Tuesday the 31st.

For information on all events and happenings for this festival, click HERE. This festival helps to celebrate the culture, people, and history of the Outer Banks as well as providing other cultural events for the public. Many functions take place in Manteo and the Wright Brothers Pavilion at the Wright Brothers Memorial here in Kill Devil Hills.

Come stay a few days or come for the whole festival! You'll find great accommodations with us on the Outer Banks!

A Beautiful Day On The Outer Banks...

Gorgeous blue skies, great weather, and sprawling beaches to walk on---what can be better than to be on the Outer Banks today!

It's the perfect time of year to visit---there are great things to do and great deals to be found on the Outer Banks. You can visit the Elizabethan Gardens or walk around Roanoke Island Festival Park & the Elizabeth II. Festival Park is hosting renowned Flautist Chris Norman this Saturday at 4 PM. The price of admission is included in the price of the park's admission fee.

Or of course you can always visit our lighthouses. There are short nature trails by Bodie Island Lighthouse and one very close to Cape Hatteras Light which you can also trek. Fishing is always fun on the Outer Banks as well, and many restaurants are OPEN. This weekend the weather is supposed to be sun, sun, sun---so we encourage everyone to take advantage of our specials on obxlodging.com and come visit the Outer Banks!