Best Free Things to Do on the OBX
Oh-so often the highlights of a destination come with a hefty dip into your wallet. Quite the opposite is true on the Outer Banks—that gorgeous 130-mile strip of barrier island off North Carolina’s…
Read MoreOh-so often the highlights of a destination come with a hefty dip into your wallet. Quite the opposite is true on the Outer Banks—that gorgeous 130-mile strip of barrier island off North Carolina’s…
Read MoreSeaside destinations tend to pack tons of tourists onto overcrowded beaches, but not in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Here, more than 100 miles of open shoreline unfurl, encompassing seaside…
Read MoreNever 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…
Read MoreFull of historical significance and scenic natural environments, Hatteras Island welcomes you to enjoy its many views and activities. Experience the coastline, locally-loved restaurants, and the many…
Read MoreWhat is Immersive Travel Immersive or “Slow” Travel is a new take on travel that focuses on connecting with the area through its local culture, food, music, and residents. There is an emphasis on…
Read MoreThe African American Experience of Northeast North Carolina (AAENENC) encourages a deeper understanding and recognition for the contributions of the Black community in one of America’s most…
Read MoreYou're never far from history on the Outer Banks. Check out these fun and interesting facts about the Outer Banks before you visit. Northern Beaches On December 17, 1903, two brothers, Orville…
Read MoreOur slender chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, witnessed the English's first attempted settlement in the New World during the late 16th century. In 1584 on Hatteras Island the…
Read MoreGraveyard of the Atlantic, Kill Devil Hills, Ghosts of The Lost Colony...these names alone make the OBX a spooky destination. The Outer Banks is hauntingly full of history that's still celebrated…
Read MoreThe 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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