Plan Your Trip | The Outer Banks of North Carolina

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You're never far from history on the Outer Banks. Check out these fun and interesting facts about the...

As far as coastal destinations go, the Outer Banks of North Carolina has an incredible history with inspiring...

For many, the thought of a vacation to North Carolina’s Outer Banks sounds relaxing and fun-filled. The...

If you live in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and want to explore the North Carolina...

Our national parks protect much of what we love most about being here. The diverse stories our parks preserve...

The Outer Banks - or OBX as it is affectionately known - offers a unique combination of mind-expanding...

Strapped into my harness, carabiner clipped to the frame; I lay down in the flying position. I’m ready...

The Outer Banks of North Carolina knows how to make a first impression. Centuries ago, this is where English...

The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or N.E.S.T., was founded in 1995 by Millie Overman. It is an...

As one of the premiere coastal destinations in the United States, the Outer Banks attract tourists from all...

Mother’s Day only comes once a year, but you don’t have to wait till then to do something nice...

One of the oldest towns in North Carolina, Manteo is the quaint and charming “capital” of...

As visitation increases, so does the impact of foot, boat, and vehicle traffic on the OBX. Our coast's...

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Mountains or beach? That’s the age-old travel question. If push came to shove it would be close, but...

From fall through winter and spring, Canadians are on the move in search of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and...

If you have never been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I don’t know what you’re waiting...

Oh-so often the highlights of a destination come with a hefty dip into your wallet. Quite the opposite is true...

Springtime is right around the corner and that means sun, and sun means boxing away those itchy sweaters and...

On my most recent trip, I stepped back into the past; Black history, to be specific. Like much of the South,...

Places To Stay

The Outer Banks has always been a place where personal space and privacy are part of the allure. If you're...
Attractions

Whether you are a history buff, outdoor adventurer or admirer of architecture, take the time to rediscover our...
Top 10 Things To Do

You've explored the top 10 things to do in the Outer Banks, but the journey has just begun. Check out...
Land Tours

The Outer Banks has a way of changing people and opening their eyes to new experiences. It’s like...
Restaurants

Probably as legendary as our beaches are the bistros, beach dives and seafood shacks that dot the barrier...