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Explore the Outer Banks, North Carolina, with these travel posts on Reverberations.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse peeks out above the trees. A visit to the lighthouse is a popular thing to do in Corolla, NC.

15 Best Things to Do in Corolla, NC (Beaches, Wild Horses & Hidden Gems)

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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Currituck Beach Lighthouse peeks out above the trees. A visit to the lighthouse is a popular thing to do in Corolla, NC.

15 Best Things to Do in the Outer Banks Besides the Beach (Rainy Day + Off-Season Ideas)

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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The Town of Duck in North Carolina has a nearly mile-long boardwalk along the Currituck Sound.

15+ Free Things to Do in the Outer Banks, NC (Beaches, Lighthouses & More)

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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Bodie Island Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with its black-and-white striped tower rising above marshland and a wooden boardwalk leading toward it.

Outer Banks Lighthouses: Which You Can Climb + Best Times to Visit

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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Relatively empty beaches and warming temperatures await visitors to the Outer Banks in spring.

Outer Banks in Spring

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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