The first time I vacationed in the Outer Banks, I was around six years old. After a few summers of hopping around the overcrowded and overpriced beaches of Maryland and Delaware, my parents were ready…
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Oysters are delicious. I like them raw, steamed, roasted, and fried. But delicious isn’t the only attribute that makes them amazing. Oysters are a keystone species which provides an ecosystem for many…
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When I’m choosing a new destination, diversity is always top of mind. As a Puerto Rican female, I want to feel safe and welcomed by my surroundings. Prior to my Outer Banks trip, I had a great…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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