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Discover 12 exciting holiday activities to enjoy while visiting John Yancey Oceanfront Inn! From festive events to scenic adventures, experience the magic of the season at this coastal paradise

Enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn in Kill Devil Hills. With cozy, oceanfront rooms and stunning views, our inn offers the perfect escape. Located near top dining spots, you can enjoy a stress-free holiday meal at local restaurants like Jolly Roger, Captain George’s, Owens’ Restaurant, and Basnight’s Lone Cedar, all offering delicious Thanksgiving feasts. Relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories this Thanksgiving at the OBX. Your perfect holiday awaits!

Getting that perfect vacation pic can end up being such a hassle if you don’t know the right places to shoot. The Outer Banks has tons of great locations to get the perfect selfie or big group photo and we are here to help! We have found some of the most unique and beautiful locations to snap that perfect selfie, star in your own OBX photoshoot, or get that family pic that’ll go on the mantle.

Traveling to the Outer Banks and looking for the perfect activities to do while you’re here? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the best “free” things to do on the OBX while you’re here!

Everyone loves a good sweet treat once in a while and The Outer Banks has a solution for just about anyone’s sweet tooth. It is almost summer and that means hot days out on our beautiful beaches and pool decks. So when it’s 95 degrees outside what is the best treat? ICE CREAM.

What is the best part about vacation? People have a lot of different opinions on this, the atmosphere, being off of work, the beach, but most will agree that the FOOD is one of the best parts! Thus, this month we wanted to introduce two awesome restaurants here in the Outer Banks that we know our customers cannot live without. These two places have been working extra hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and are currently OPEN to serve customers the food they love, so we asked them a few questions a

We’re back at it again – this offseason we continue our major renovations! Our entire Sea Building (16 oceanfront rooms that are extremely popular with our returning guests) is being completely renovated. We will install new flooring, brand new bathrooms, new furniture, and new windows with plenty of sunshine to let in. Without a doubt, these will be the nicest rooms on the Outer Banks.

New property improvements for 2019 are complete! The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn has added: Brand new renovated rooms in the Four Seasons building Updated breakfast room with new interior finishings Welcome lobby area updated with new colors and a welcome area for our guests Landscaping updates throughout the entire property Brand-new walkways designed for all guests to use

Renovations at The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Four Seasons Building have begun! Over the coming weeks our team will be working hard to make major improvements to the Four Seasons Building improvements and we’re eager to share that progress with you.

Located 15 feet from The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, (literally across the street) Bill and Liz Tucker’s Kill Devil Grill has been a favorite of both locals and visitors for over 15 years. A 1939 Kullman dining car (one of only six historically registered) greets guests at the front entrance. The famous Back Yard Wings were awarded this year as the best in the State of North Carolina by BuzzFeed! The Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake keeps the sweet tooth train coming back for more. Locally