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The Outer Banks of North Carolina have something for just about every type of traveler, from long stretches of beaches and historic sites to outdoor activities and small coastal towns. There are miles of beaches, historic sites like the Wright Brothers Memorial and Roanoke Island, outdoor adventures like hang gliding, and a laid-back attitude. This
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The Outer Banks doesn’t have three national parks in the traditional sense. Instead, the National Park Service manages three major sites here: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Each site is remarkably different. Cape Hatteras is a sprawling seashore with beaches, lighthouses, and coastal wildlife, while the
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Looking for the best things to do in Corolla, NC? This laid-back village in the northern Outer Banks offers a mix of historic sites, wild horses, wide-open beaches, and family-friendly activities—without the crowds of Nags Head or Kill Devil Hills. But that doesn’t mean it lacks things to do. From historic sites and outdoor adventures
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Looking for the best things to do in the Outer Banks besides the beach? Whether you’re visiting on a rainy day, traveling in the off-season, or simply want more than sand and surf, the Outer Banks offers historic sites, scenic nature spots, museums, gardens, and charming coastal towns. From climbing historic lighthouses and exploring sand
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You don’t need a luxury budget to enjoy the Outer Banks. With more than 100 miles of coastline, historic lighthouses, and wild coastal landscapes, the OBX is packed with free experiences that feel anything but basic. There are more free things to do in the Outer Banks than you could easily enjoy in a single
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Each year, visitors flock to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, to enjoy its beaches and laid-back lifestyle. The OBX lighthouses of North Carolina are each unique, and some of them are climbable. I have fond memories of climbing Currituck Beach Light and waving to my grandmother below. Today, the lighthouses that were introduced to help
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A spring break in the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be just what you need for reinvigoration after the long winter months. Enjoy the crashing ocean waves, sunny skies, and fresh sea air! The Outer Banks in April and May, in particular, isn’t quite at its peak travel time yet. That means crowds are
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Today, we all take airplanes for granted. With relative ease and affordability, you can be anywhere in the world. Not within months but within hours. And we have two brothers from Ohio to thank for it. And thank is just what the Wright Brothers National Memorial does. It honors the technological advancement with a museum
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The beach is a wonderland from a dog’s perspective. On dog friendly beaches, there are all of those great scents, you can run around a bit, there’s sand to dig in, and there are birds to keep an eye on. The ocean also tends to be a bit of a novelty: Do you chase it?
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If the thought of having the Outer Banks beaches all to yourself without waking up at dawn appeals to you, you may want to consider visiting in the off-season. After all, there’s never really a bad day for a trip to the beach. Visiting the Outer Banks in the fall is about enjoying the last
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With miles of unspoiled beaches, historic sites, and parks, North Carolina’s Outer Banks is fun for the whole family — and that includes the ones with four legs! If your dog is anything like mine, he or she will love watching the sanderlings on the beach and getting a good sniff of those famously strong
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While not technically a desert, the more than 400 acres of sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in North Carolina‘s Outer Banks inspire awe. Nestled a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and just next to the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, these are the tallest living sand dunes on the eastern coast. But
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