Thanksgiving on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Make Thanksgiving a family escape by gathering your closest family and friends for a memorable feast on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Stay

The Outer Banks’ uncrowded, uninterrupted beaches provide a peaceful setting for an Outer Banks vacation rental home suited to friends, families, and extended families. Shoulder-season discounts can make an OBX Thanksgiving an affordable tradition worth starting.

Many rental homes include spacious kitchens designed for large meals, with multiple stoves for turkey and stuffing, two-door refrigerators for sweet tea and potato salad, and generous countertops for preparing signature side dishes. Multiple floors in many homes also give children and distant cousins plenty of room to spread out. Explore the different accommodation types available.

Play

Late-November temperatures on the Outer Banks typically remain in the high 50s, so winter sweaters can stay packed a little longer. Fishing continues to be productive, with drum and blues available through both inshore and offshore casting. The piers also stay open for fishing, with updated fall hours.

After a full day of eating, get outside for a walk along the Atlantic Ocean and its shimmering shorelines. A complete list of fall events is available for planning additional activities.

Dine

Although many vacation rentals contain well-equipped kitchens, restaurants across the islands also prepare Thanksgiving meal packages. As the seasonal pace eases, some restaurants adjust their hours and menus, while visitors can still find local seafood, homely charm, and delicious handmade meals.

Sea salt, a splash of Kill Devil Rum, and an extra helping of oyster stuffing can bring an Outer Banks touch to the holiday table.

Unwind

Holiday shopping on the Outer Banks offers an alternative to crowded chain retailers. Unique boutiques and specialty OBX shops provide seasonal deals and opportunities to find gifts at discounted prices before Christmas.

Bring family, friends, and food together this year with time spent on the OBX.

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