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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Year after year, the Outer Banks has been a destination for families and large groups of friends to gather along the shoreline for the holidays. With discounted rates and a long weekend away from work, it's the perfect opportunity to book a vacation rental for a celebration surrounded by those you…
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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 Atlantic coast—where that old adage that “the best things in life are free” rings true. We found…
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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 all of the above and more. Along every mile from Duck to Hatteras Village, Highway 12 rolls by the…
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For many, the thought of a vacation to North Carolina’s Outer Banks sounds relaxing and fun-filled. The area is well known for its abundance of vacation rentals and hotel options. However, for some budget-challenged families, those options can take their toll on the wallet. But there’s another…
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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 gained popularity around the world. The show while not filmed in the OBX, is based on adventure…
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina has a reputation of being the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and there are estimates approaching 2,000 shipwrecks along the islands, going back to the first English…
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On a recent trip to the Outer Banks, something was missing in nearly every restaurant I had a meal in. It wasn’t until three days in, that I finally asked the server at Avenue Grille in Manteo. “Hey, where are the straws?” Several years ago, many Outer Banks cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops…
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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 today with great events and sights to beware. Gather your family of ghouls & goblins and check out…
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Seaside 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 villages, laid-back towns, and wild refuges that seem farther away from it all than they actually are…
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