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Aerial View Highway 12 With Beaches On Both Sides

12 on 12 | Iconic Stops Along Highway 12 on the Outer Banks

By Jason Frye on Jul. 06, 2025

Windows down, sun-kissed and sandy, you’re cruising the Outer Banks looking for your next adventure. Surfing? Beach time? Catch the view from the top of a lighthouse? Follow Highway 12 and you’ll find…

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Your Guide to Stargazing on the OBX

By Haley Heard on Jun. 08, 2025

Whether you are an avid skywatcher or just someone looking for something interesting to do, stargazing is easy and a wonderful way to fill your time. Here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina we have…

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Top Things to Do on Spring Break on the Outer Banks

By Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Apr. 03, 2025

Spring is an amazing time of year to visit the Outer Banks. Temperatures are cooler, crowds are a bit lighter, and the beautiful Outer Banks region is permeated by the sights, sounds, and smells of…

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo

Spend A Day In Manteo | Outer Banks, North Carolina

By Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Feb. 19, 2025

Manteo, the heart of Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks, is the center of visitor activity. To call this small coastal town on the protected Shallowbag Bay picturesque doesn’t do it justice. We've…

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Comparing 'Outer Banks' Netflix Show to the Real OBX

By Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Oct. 10, 2024

Netflix's show Outer Banks has been renewed for a 4th season starting October 10, 2024. In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on actual east coast barrier islands, has…

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Things To Do On A Rainy Day

By Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Sep. 26, 2024

We wish it was always sunny and 75° during your vacation, but even on rainy days, there’s plenty of opportunity to have fun on the Outer Banks. We’ve gathered 5 rainy day options for you and the…

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Aerial Ocean View of Highway 12 Beach in Outer Banks, NC

Planning the Perfect Outer Banks Vacation

By Tomiko Harvey on Aug. 26, 2024

Are you looking to plan the perfect family vacation in the Outer Banks? With its stunning beaches, rich history, and many activities, the Outer Banks of North Carolina is ideal for families looking to…

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Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament

By Denine Phillips on Jun. 17, 2024

Last October, I participated in the 71 st Annual Nags Head Surf Fishing Club’s (NHSFC) Invitational Tournament, alongside club president Dave Masters. During those wild two days of competitive fishing…

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Jennette's Pier

7 Spots on The OBX Your Kids are Going to Love

By Danielle Taylor on Apr. 03, 2024

Even if you’re not from the East, you’ve probably heard of The Outer Banks of North Carolina, be it from Blackbeard or Nicholas Sparks, the Lost Colony of Roanoke or the Wright Brothers. Today, these…

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Spend a Day in Duck, North Carolina

By Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Feb. 16, 2024

Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, Duck, NC, welcomes visitors with the perfect blend of tranquility and charm. This area is widely known for its peaceful atmosphere…

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