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Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Logo (A) please specify jpg, tif format or both. |
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Shallowbag Bay (A2) |
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Beach Path (A3) |
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Wright Brothers National Memorial - Is the site of the first powered airplane flight on December 17, 1903. The Visitor Center features a full-scale reproduction of the original plan, "The Wright Flyer," and information services, exhibits and the NPS Rangers give talks on the history of the Wright Brothers. Conducted trips to the grounds, complete with reproductions of the Wright's 1902-1903 camp buildings are also available. (A4) |
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Ocracoke Ferry - Connects Southern Points to Hatteras Island. (A5)
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Is the tallest brick lighthouse on the American Coast standing at 208 feet high and is painted in black and white spiral stripes. The present lighthouse went into service in 1870 and is one of the nation's well-known landmarks. Former Lighthouse Keepers Quarters serves as a visitor center and museum. (A6) |
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Bodie Lighthouse - Was built in 1872 and the original fresnel lens is still in use today. The Bodie Island Light stands at 159 feet and is painted with distinctive black and white horizontal stripes. The Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters were recently restored and houses an information center, exhibits and a bookstore. (A7) |
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Pier Fishing - View of fisherman utilizing one of the many piers that dot The Outer Banks coastline. (A8)
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Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station - Is located in The Village of Rodanthe. The station is one of the many situated throughout The Outer Banks and tell the story of daring sea rescues.
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The Lost Colony - America's oldest outdoor drama that tells the story of Sir Walter Raleigh's "Lost Colonists," who established settlement here in 1585. The drama is performed June 1 - August 24, nightly except Sundays. This is also the site of Fort Raleigh National Historic site, where Virginia Dare, the first child born in the New World of English Parents, was born before the mysterious disappearance of the colony.
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Hang Gliding
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Roanoke Island Festival Park - Located on the Manteo Waterfront on Roanoke Island and is the home of a representative 16th century sailing vessel, The Elizabeth II, the type that brought England's first new world colonists to this island more than 400 years ago. A tour of the ship and a walk to the settlement site shows how the soldiers lived. Then explore the 8,500 sq. ft. adventure museum that takes the visitor through 400 years of life on The Outer Banks. Don't miss The Legend of Two-Path, a film designed to show the Native Americans view of the English coming to America.(B6)
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The Elizabethan Gardens - Located adjacent to Fort Raleigh. There is a living memorial which commemorates Queen Elizabeth I and The Lost Colony. In addition to the formal gardens, herb gardens, wild flowers, trees and plants, there are also priceless pieces of antique statuary.(B7) |
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Windsurfing - Is just one of the popular watersports along The Outer Banks.
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Surf Fishing - Along the 130 miles of beaches in The Outer Banks is the number one participant sport, especially along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore which extends 70 miles from South Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet and includes Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. This was the first recreational area of its kind in The National Park Services system.
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Kayaking - Calm sound waters provide the perfect backdrop for kayaking adventures.
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Pelican (C3) and Seagulls (C4) |
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North Carolina Aquarium On Roanoke Island - Explore the "Waters Of The Outer Banks" while touring this impressive 68,000 square foot aquarium. Featuring seven major exhibits and 18 tanks including the 285,000 gallon Graveyard Of The Atlantic with hundreds of fishes and five sharks. Touch a stingray or marvel at river otters swimming freely in their pond. See alligators, turtles, Moray Eels and snakes. Daily dive shows, animal feedings, videos and educational programs. Craft classes and offsite field trips are available.(C5) |
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Beach Scene - With over 130 miles of unspoiled beaches, The Outer Banks is truly the natural choice for a great vacation! (C6) |
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Golf - Gentle breezes whisper an invitation to play on some of the finest year-round golf courses in North Carolina. The outer Banks offers a myriad of courses that challenge experienced and novice players.(C7) |
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Biking - Bike Paths are available in many towns for slower paced touring or for a relaxing afternoon ride. These are paved areas which wind along the highway and/or through wooded areas and can (in some cases) connect you from town to town without having to brave the motor traffic. (C8) |
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Off-Shore Fishing - View of charter boats found along The Outer Banks, home to one of the largest off-shore fishing fleets on The East Coast. Charters are run out of a number of marinas from Roanoke Island to Hatteras Island. Charters regularly catch a large variety of big game fish such as Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin Wahoo, King Mackerel and more!(C9) |
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Beach Oats
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (D3) |
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Ocracoke Lighthouse
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Beach Deck (D5) |
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Beach Family (D6) |
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Wright Brothers National Memorial (D7) |
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Sky view of Beach (D8) |
