Updated for 2026. There’s a reason fall is the locals’ favorite time of the year. The Outer Banks has a certain magic to it, and the calendar fills up with festivals, live music, seafood celebrations, art shows, races, Halloween happenings and plenty of good excuses to get out and explore. From…
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For decades, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (or OBX for short) have been famous for their seafood. Which makes sense. They’re situated in the ocean, after all, on the very edge of the Atlantic, sheltering mainland USA from the roaring ocean. Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, rockfish, flounder…
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For those who love the finer tastes in life, Outer Banks breweries and tasting rooms capture the spirit of the coast in every pour. From small-batch breweries to scenic vineyards and laid-back wine bars, the Outer Banks Brewery & Spirits Trail is your guide to exploring it all. Stretching from the…
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On the Outer Banks, food always seems to taste a little fresher. Maybe it’s the salty air, or maybe it’s the way “farm-to-table” isn’t a trend here—it’s simply how the locals eat. The shrimp come in…
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Ready for some mouth-watering local ice cream? The Outer Banks is home to a number of ice cream parlors that are fresh, fun, and full of flavor. Each shop puts its own spin on ice cream, adding to the vibrant and exciting OBX food scene. Use this guide to discover over 30 of the area’s must-try ice…
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With the highly anticipated Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Crab Week returning, we sat down with Chef Wes Stepp to explore the seasonal delicacy that draws seafood lovers and culinary travelers to the OBX each spring. Owner of NC Coast Grill & Bar in Duck, along with Red Sky Casual Dining and…
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Our family travels often for work and one thing we find consistent in every destination is that food simply tastes better outside. We are big proponents of patio dining in any scenario, but especially while on the coast. The Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to countless outstanding…
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Never underestimate the power of a full moon. Especially in May. Any soft-shell crabber worth his salt will have his peeler pots set with some fine-looking Jimmies tucked in well before that silvery white orb rises in all its glory. Long-time local crabber and fisherman Tucker Walker knows the…
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So you’re on vacation, and you want to enjoy the delicious food the Outer Banks is famous for. But maybe you still want to keep things healthy, or perhaps you follow a diet that’s dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, or keto. Whatever the reason, you have plenty of options when it comes to eating…
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Have you ever taken the time to consider where your seafood comes from? In North Carolina, we are immensely fortunate to have a thriving coast which offers fresh seafood ranging from locally caught fish to carefully grown oysters. As lifelong North Carolina residents, we enjoy seafood and take…
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