Take some time away with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day to enjoy an escape featuring plenty of sand, sun, water, and loads of romantic island fun. North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and especially Hatteras Island, have something for you and your significant other to enjoy during a well-deserved Valentine’s Day respite. Relax and unwind indoors or out, with a myriad of year-round and OBX Valentine’s Day activities to choose from. Dinner...
No matter what time of year you need a break, the Outer Banks has an array of things for you to do and see. Set your sites on the beautiful beaches and Christmastime fun you’ll find on Hatteras Island and create a Christmas island getaway that’s unique to you and your loved ones. The area alone is a reason to visit, but there are plenty more highlights and must-do or...
The year-round sunny and warm climate of North Carolina and the Outer Banks region, added to the sand, sun, water, and fun of the area make them an ideal destination for a Thanksgiving getaway. Zero in on Hatteras Island. There are plenty of things to do and see to create an OBX Thanksgiving escape for you and your loved ones this year. Chicamacomico Thanksgiving Week Festivities The unique historic site...
October 2023 is on pace to be the spookiest of the spookies with Friday the 13th happening TOMORROW, the Hunter’s Moon rising on October 20th and reaching peak illumination at 4:24 EST on Saturday, October 28th, and Halloween, of course, on October 31st! Eeek! Once you’ve had your fill of scary movies, get your screams in on Hatteras Island for a ghostly good time! We’ve put together the Top 5...
The year-round sunny and warm climate of North Carolina and the Outer Banks region, added to the sand, sun, water, and fun of the area make them an ideal destination for your fall getaway. There are several islands to choose from, but Hatteras Island is full of fall fun for everyone. There are plenty of things to do and see to create a fall escape for you and your loved...
Happy Independence Day from your friends at Midgett Realty! The 4th of July holiday is one where we islanders celebrate our freedom with friends and family at the beach or out on the boat, eating hot dogs, playing in the sun, and watching fireworks burst across the nighttime sky. It is also a day that is special to the Midgett Realty Family as it was the birthday of one of...
The year-round sun and warm temperatures of North Carolina and the Outer Banks region, plus the sand, sun, water, and fun of the area make them an ideal destination for your Memorial Day getaway. There are several islands to choose from, but Memorial Day on Outer Banks‘ Hatteras Island is full of fun, along with all that sand, sun, water, and fun you came to enjoy. There are plenty of...
As the old song goes, the holidays (during a normal year) are widely celebrated as “the most wonderful time of the year”. In the midst of a global pandemic, we can only hope and pray as much! During this unique time, we’ve been forced to see and try things differently—the way we communicate, the way we work, the way we learn, the way we share space with others. In some...
As we’ve noted, Hatteras Island is a great place for Coastal Distancing and Coastal Distance Learning. And our vacation rental homes avoid the high-traffic lobbies and shared common areas that are necessary in hotels and lodges. What we haven’t mentioned, and you possibly haven’t considered, is Hatteras Island for the holidays. The last weeks of summer are winding down and pumpkin-spice everything is juuuust around the corner. A beach vacation...
On every second Saturday of December, much like the Whos down in Whoville, the people of Hatteras Island come together to celebrate the holidays with the annual tradition of the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. Many businesses and school groups create crafty, handmade floats and children line the streets with their parents, anxious for the abundance of candy that will soon fill every pocket available for stuffing. While one familiar with...
Coming to Hatteras Island over the month of December? You’re in luck! Not only is the scenery on point, but in addition to the shops and restaurants, you’ll see the community togetherness with some fun holiday events! Check them out below! Fun December Events on Hatteras Island Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program | December 5th, 2019, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program: Ages 7+,...
4th of July holds a significant meaning for all of us, and Hatteras Island loves to celebrate accordingly! For those of you who will be joining us for the first time over the holiday, we wanted to share some safety reminders as well as some Hatteras Island vacation tips and tricks! BE SAFE It is important to note that the island is generally at it’s peak max capacity during 4th...
