The Outer Banks in North Carolina is made up of many cities and areas, which means that if you find yourself traveling there, there are so many opportunities and experiences where you can make memories. I’ve researched these various areas and come up with a list of the top 25 free things to do in the Outer Banks NC!
Top 25 Free Things to Do in the Outer Banks NC
Go to the beach
I didn’t want to leave out the obvious! There are tons of beach options in the Outer Banks—you can’t go wrong.
Visit the Monument to a Century of Flight
This area is home to Kitty Hawk, where the Wright brothers made their historic first flight. It’s not free to get into the Kitty Hawk historic site, but you can see this tribute to the history of flight for free.
Go ghost crabbing
Apparently this is a super popular activity in the Outer Banks! Here’s the idea: You take a flashlight onto the beach at night and chase (not hunt!) ghost crabs, which are nocturnal.
Walk through Buxton Woods
We all love a good water bottle! Here are some of the best prices we found on top brand tumblers – Stanley, Owala and Hydroflask.
Deal Ideas
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 24 oz – $25.49 (reg. $30)
various colors on sale
Owala Stainless Steel Triple Layer Insulated Travel Tumbler, 40 oz – $27.07 (reg. $40)
various colors on sale
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle Stainless Steel, 32 Oz. – $25.89 (reg. $33)
in Very Dark Black
Owala Kids Flip Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle, 14 oz – $15.99 (reg. $20)
Hydro Flask 32 Oz Travel Tumbler with Handle – $20.97 (reg. $34.95)
various colors on sale
Hydro Flask 32 Oz Wide Flex Straw Cap Bottle – $29.22 (reg. $44.95)
various colors on sale
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with Handle and Straw 40 oz – $27 (reg. $45)
in Almond Rose
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with Handle and Straw 40 oz – $27 (reg. $45)
in Star Gaze
Stanley IceFlow Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw – $22.50
various colors on sale
YETI Rambler 42 oz Straw Mug – $29.25
various colors on sale
I had many of you ask for luggage deals, so I hope that means you are traveling somewhere fun! Here are some of the top luggage deals from across all the sales.
Deal Ideas
American Tourister Burst Max Quatro Hardside Spinner Luggage – $53.99 (reg. $180)
Get Back $10 Kohl’s Cash
like paying $43.99!
Coolife Suitcase Set 3 Piece Carry On Hardside Luggage with TSA Lock Spinner Wheels – $ 79.92 (reg. $100)
Amazon Basics 3-Piece Luggage Set – $58.50 (reg. $80)
The Pioneer Woman 21-inch Hardside Carry-On Luggage, Fancy Flourish – $24 (reg. $57)
Taygeer Travel Backpack – $17.99 (reg. $29.89)
This is the bag I use when I fly Spirit/Frontier, and it is perfect! It holds so much, has great organization, and is easier to manage than a traditional backpack.
Wrangler Smart Luggage Set with Cup Holder and USB Port, Olive Green, 20-Inch Carry-On – $37.83 (reg. $67)
Travelers Club Kid’s 5-Piece Hardside Luggage Set – $38.99 (reg. $130)
American Tourister Westridge Hardshell Luggage Set – 2 Piece Set – 20/28″ – $104.99 (reg. $160)
Yes, Prime Week even includes grocery and household deals! Here is a list of some of my favorites (save on diapers, Starbucks coffee, Alani drinks, and lots more).
Many of these deals are for Prime members only. If you aren’t a Prime member, consider getting a 30-day free trial so you can shop the sales (or if you have a college student, sign them up for 6 free months of Prime).
Prime Week Household & Grocery Deals:
Grocery
Frito Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) $12.65 (reg. $22.43)
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack, 30 Ct $9.29 (reg. $12.86)
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods, 100% Arabica, 1 Box (75 Pods) $27.19 (reg. $39.99)
-10% off Amazon Coupon
Makes it $24.47
KIND Bar Minis, Variety Pack, 30 Count $13.08 (reg. $21.99)
When you are done shopping for yourself, it’s time to shop for the fur babies! Here are all the top deals across all the sales running online!
I focused on dogs and cats, but if you have small animals, you can shop an abundance of small pet deals here!
Deal Ideas
Furbo 360° Dog Camera – Rotating Pet Treat Dispenser – $44 (reg. $99)
w/ 2-Way Speaker, Smart Indoor Cam w/Phone App
hyha Waterproof Dog Bed Blanket – $28.89 (reg. $33.99)
PetKit Automatic Litter Box – $349.99 (reg. $499)
Grab some gifts for the kiddos with these top toy deals from Prime Day! Save on games, LEGO, Melissa & Doug, and more.
Many of these are for Prime members only. If you aren’t a Prime member, consider getting a 30-day free trial so you can shop the sales. Or, if you have a college student sign them up for 6 free months of Prime.
Prime Day Toy Deals:
Gemmicc Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids, 100 ct. with 2 Cars $29.28 (reg. $49.99)
Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter $38.49 (reg. $64.99)
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set $99.99 (reg. $179.95)
Melissa & Doug Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine Play Set – $55.99 (reg. $80)
Melissa & Doug Let’s Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6 Piece Pretend Play Set $29.99 (reg. $42.99)
It’s Prime Week! Amazon may have coined the term, but the savings are everywhere! We searched major retail stores for the best prices on top selling items. Here are some of the best Prime Day bed & bath deals you will find.
Bedroom Deals
Nestl Queen Microfiber Sheets Set – $17.49
Queen Size 4 Piece Sheet Set – $19.94 (reg. $42)
LANE LINEN Eco Friendly 100% Organic Cotton Queen Sheet Set – $28.48 (reg. $60)
Mainstays 7-Piece Down Altermative Bed in a Bag Comforter Set, Queen – $42.19 (reg. $49.88)
Madison Park Simone 6-piece Comforter Set with Coordinating Pillows – $79.99 (reg. $200)
Get Back $10 Kohl’s Cash
like paying $69.99
EASELAND Queen Size Mattress Pad Pillow Top Mattress Cover – $32.71 (reg. $50)
Casa Platino Bed Pillows Standard Size Down Alternative Soft Sleeping Pillows – Set of 2 – $14.96 (reg. $48.42)
OLIXIS Arched Full Length Mirror 59″x16″ for Bedroom – $34.99 (reg. $60)
Skin Care Deal Ideas:
SOL DE JANEIRO Hair & Body Fragrance Mist 240mL/8.1 fl oz. – $30.40 (reg. $38)
SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream – $38.40 (reg. $48)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Moisturizer, 1.7 oz – $16.30 (reg. $26.79)
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL, 50 ct – $12.27 (reg. $17.95)
-with Subscribe & Save
We started using these for a 17 year old with rough acne. Same face wash but new towel every day and it helped so much!!
All of the deals mentioned are good through Saturday 6/28. This is a brand new 2-week CVS ad with deals running through 7/5. It’s the LAST week though to grab Walgreens June deals, we will have all new deals next week.
Tip: Many of these deals are online too. Go through Rakuten this week to get 5-10% cash back on any purchase at CVS this week.
Head to the full lists to get even more deals that I didn’t mention:
CVS Ad: 7/6-7/12
- $5 ECB wyb (2) Crest 3D White 2.4 oz, Pro-Health 4.3 oz, Plus 5.4 oz, 3in1 4.6 oz Paste, Oral-B Charcoal, Sensitive, Advanced Whitening or Vivid 1 ct. Brush, $3.99, limit 1
-$2 off Crest Toothpaste 2.4 oz+, excl Crest Cavity Protection, Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, Brilliance, Gum, Densify, Aligner Care, Kids, More Free packs, and trial, CVS eCoupon
-$2 off Oral-B Adult Manual Toothbrushes, excl Expert, Pro, Advanced, Healthy Clean 1-ct, Daily Clean 1-ct, Complete 1-ct, all Pulsar, and trial, CVS eCoupon
(buy toothpaste and toothbrush, use both $2 off, makes both FREE after ECB) - $4 ECB wyb (2) Clairol Nice’n Easy or Root Touch-Up Hair Color, Any, $8.99, limit 1
-B1G1 Clairol Hair Color select product, up to $8.99, excl Professional, Save 07/13
(buy (2), use B1G1, makes it $2.49 ea. after ECB) - $3 ECB wyb (2) Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, 10.2-13 oz, $3.99, limit 1
-$3/2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, treatment, or styling products, excl: 3 oz, twin & value packs, Hair Filler, CVS eCoupon
-20% off Garnier Fructis Hair Care, printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 7/12)
(buy (2), use $3/2 eCoupon, makes it 99¢ each after ECB) - $6 ECB wyb (2) CoverGirl Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Eye Shadow, $6.29
CoverGirl Brow Pencil, $5.79
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Lip Liner, $6.29
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush, $5.99
-$2 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories and trial, CVS (exp 7/12) eCoupon
-$2 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories and trial, CVS (exp 7/12) eCoupon
-$2 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories and trial printable
-$2 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories and trial printable
-$4 off CoverGirl Cosmetics, printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 7/12)
(buy (2) at $6.29, use $4 store and $2 off, makes it 29¢ ea. after ECB) - $5 ECB wyb (2) Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care, Any, B1G1 50% Off, limit 1
Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray, 6 oz, $12.99
Hawaiian Tropic Spray, $13.49
-$3 off Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care products, printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 7/12)
-$4/2 Banana Boat Sun Care Products, excl 1-2 oz, lip balm & trial, CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) at $12.99, use $4/2 and $3 store, makes it $3.74 each after ECB) Read More→
