7 Great Spots to Bring Mom on the OBX
Mother’s Day only comes once a year, but you don’t have to wait till then to do something nice for your mom. Whether it’s your mother or the mother of your children, they could use a little island…
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RVA to OBX | Richmond, VA Connections to Discover in the Outer Banks
You can get to the Outer Banks in 3 hours from Richmond, VA. Many of the city’s entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate hustlers, and families make the trek to the barrier islands for an escape from…
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Why This New Yorker’s Second Trip to OBX Was Even Better Than the First
Nearly all my adult life, I’ve heard wonderful things about the Outer Banks. Its beaches, its lighthouses, its outdoor activities all have been described in gushing detail by friends, family, and…
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More than Beach Supplies: The Outer Banks Fashion Trail
When people recommend “shopping” in the Outer Banks, often they’ll lead you to beach chairs, coolers, and sunscreen. There’s a lot more style hiding in between the bungalows and bodegas, though. A…
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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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4 Big Little Facts About the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is one of the biggest small towns on the East Coast. If there’s one place in America that can have the charm and character of small seaside villages set against an enormous, untouched…
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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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Top 10 Things to Do During Your OBX Vacation in 2020 | Local Approved
The Outer Banks of North Carolina (often stylized as “OBX”) is known worldwide as the #1 kiteboarding destination in the USA. Additionally, the Outer Banks (and Cape Hatteras especially) boasts some…
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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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9 Reasons To Love the Tri-Villages
Salty air and cool breeze come standard at any beach town, but there isn’t anywhere quite like the Tri-villages on Hatteras Island. Located on the northernmost end of our stretch of beach, you'll find…
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