Adult Getaway on the OBX
There’s the centuries-old town of Manteo with its family-owned shops and restaurants, longstanding landmarks and storybook B&Bs. But for all of its historic charm, Manteo looks forward, too, with The Outer Banks’ first distillery and small luxury boutiques and stylish stores.
The beaches have just as much variety. They range from rolling sand dunes to the legendary Big Kill Devil Hill in the then town of Kitty Hawk, where the Wright brothers first took flight – and flying is still the tradition here. Nags Head is a popular spot for hang gliders, both long-timers and first-timers. There are miles of quiet beach that you can walk on, or even drive on with a 4x4 and proper permits. Once there, it’s not unusual to have a romantic stretch of shore all to yourself. For golfers looking to tee it up on The Outer Banks, there’s the Duck Woods Country Club and its 18-hole championship course that runs through beautiful woodlands and natural wetlands. The Scottish-style course at Nags Head Golf Links sits along the Roanoke Sound and provides stunning sights at every hole. Further north, you'll find the Sanderling Resort with breathtaking beachfront accommodations and fine dining.
