Unique OBX Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Coming up with some great Valentine’s Day ideas can be stressful, even more so in these times. While things look and feel different, there’s still plenty of ways to reconnect with your significant…
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Tips for Bird Watching on the Outer Banks
Birds...the original aviators that inspired Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Outer Banks is a haven for nearly 400 species of birds and a sort of heaven for those who enjoy observing them. Bird…
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Historical Spots Along the OBX You May Not Know About
The Outer Banks has a fascinating story to share, from the first English settlement in what would become America, to the Wright Brother’s development of powered flight, and the wars that raged off our…
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Express Passenger Ferry from Hatteras Village to Ocracoke Island
Quick Facts Masks and social distancing are required Runs 7 days a week, July 3 - September 10 Hatteras Ferry Terminal departure times are 9:30AM, 1PM and 4:30PM Ocracoke Silver Lake Terminal…
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10 Things to Do Before & During Your OBX Trip
5 Things to Do BEFORE You Get to the Outer Banks Prepare your packing list with items that may be in high-demand or unavailable such as: nonperishable food items cleaning supplies paper goods…
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Comparing 'Outer Banks' Netflix Show to the Real OBX
In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on the actual east coast barrier islands, has gained popularity around the world. To quickly break down the plot, this teen drama…
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Windshield Tour of the OBX | Be Safe. Be Smart. Have Fun.
Adjusting to the new norm is going to take participation from residents and guests. We are adopting a new discipline to develop protocols to keep safety top-of-mind while visiting the OBX. Many…
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5 Shipwrecks You Can Visit Along the Outer Banks's Coast
The Outer Banks of North Carolina has a reputation of being the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and there are estimates approaching 3,000 shipwrecks along the islands, going back to the first English…
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Ways To Bring the OBX to Your Home
The recent months have been a difficult time for us all and while it can be a bit scary and unpredictable, one sign of hope we have is the unbroken human spirit. Our community has come together and…
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Virtually Tour the OBX! Our Top 5 Social Distancing Diversions
Dreaming of an Outer Banks getaway? While the islands are currently closed to visitors, there are plenty of ways to bring the OBX into your home. Get started with these 5 ideas: #1 Check out the…
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