A Few Fantastic Fall Events
Fall is the best time for events on the Outer Banks. Check out a few large events happening August through November, for a full list visit our events page. New World Festival of the Arts - August 11…
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Comparing 'Outer Banks' Netflix Show to the Real OBX
Season 3 has been announced for Netflix's show Outer Banks! In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on actual east coast barrier islands, has gained popularity around…
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Express Passenger Ferry from Hatteras Village to Ocracoke Island
Quick Facts The North Carolina Ferry System will adhere to all state and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Currently, the Transportation Security Administration requires all passengers inside terminals…
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Outer Banks Cycling & Biking Paths
With over 100 miles of beach, you will find many paths, avenues, boardwalks, and roads to explore by bike. Starting in our northernmost town Duck, reaching south to the villages on Hatteras Island…
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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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Windshield Tour of the OBX | Be Safe. Be Smart. Have Fun.
Here's a list of our top "socially distanced" things to do on the Outer Banks. Hiking the maritime forests Some of the best hiking can be found at Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve. Hiking…
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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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