Haunted Spots on the Outer Banks
Graveyard 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…
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Category: History & Heritage
Maritime History on the Outer Banks
If you’re into maritime history or just want to learn more about it, then the Outer Banks is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. As the shifting sands of these barrier islands go, so goes the…
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Things To Do for Veterans & Active Duty Military on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks has miles of uncluttered beaches, outdoor activities, and fresh caught seafood. But what you might not realize, it’s loaded with military history that begins with the Civil War. The…
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Things You May Not Know About the Outer Banks
You'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…
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Outer Banks Inspired Movies & TV Shows
As far as coastal destinations go, the Outer Banks of North Carolina has an incredible history with inspiring settings and beautiful backdrops for daydreaming. From the birth of a nation to the birth…
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5 Things We Love About the Outer Banks
If you live in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and want to explore the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks is your perfect starting point. This large collection of barrier…
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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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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…
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African American Heritage on the Outer Banks
On my most recent trip, I stepped back into the past; Black history, to be specific. Like much of the South, the Outer Banks is a region steeped in African American history. I had the honor to explore…
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Learn About the Land of Beginnings on a Historical Walking Tour of Manteo
The Outer Banks has a long standing history of American firsts. I’m sure you’ve heard of First in Flight and First National Seashore. But did you also know that it was the first Light of Freedom…
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