Family reunion at the Outer Banks

Saturday 10 July

18:00 · Check in and first dinner at the house

Most rentals turn over on Saturday. Whoever arrives first does the grocery run from the shared list.

Nags Head · restaurant

Sunday 11 July

09:00 · Beach morning

Set up the umbrellas early, near the lifeguard stand, before the wind picks up.

Nags Head · nature

Monday 12 July

09:30 · Wright Brothers National Memorial

Where the first powered flights took off in 1903. The monument hill is a short climb; good for all ages.

Kill Devil Hills · culture

19:30 · Sunset on Jockey’s Ridge

The biggest sand dunes on the East Coast. Bring water and shoes: the sand gets hot.

Nags Head · nature

Tuesday 13 July

08:00 · Fishing on Jennette’s Pier

A long walk out over the waves. Rods and bait are for rent; ask about the fishing licence when you buy the pass.

Nags Head · activity

Wednesday 14 July

10:00 · Bodie Island Lighthouse

Black and white bands in the marsh. Climbing is seasonal, ticketed and has age and height rules.

Bodie Island · culture

Thursday 15 July

09:00 · Wild horses tour in Corolla

Four-wheel-drive tours onto the beach north of Corolla to see the wild Spanish mustangs. Book for the whole family.

Corolla · experience

13:00 · Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Red brick, never painted, next to the horse tours.

Corolla · culture

18:30 · Ice cream on the Duck boardwalk

A boardwalk along the sound with shops and a sunset.

Duck · shopping

Friday 16 July

18:30 · Family photo and big dinner

Everyone in the same color, on the beach at golden hour, then the big dinner at the house.

Nags Head · restaurant

Saturday 17 July

09:00 · Checkout morning

Strip the beds and take out the trash: rentals list their checkout chores.

Nags Head · downtime