The Outer Banks is a string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, it offers a wide variety of attractions and activities for vacationers and new home buyers. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a history buff, or a family looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area, the Outer Banks has something for everyone.
There are many outdoor activities:
- Miles of pristine, sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing.
- Opportunities to see wild horses, particularly on the northern beaches near Corolla.
- Popular activities include surfing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, and windsurfing.
- Excellent opportunities for surf fishing, pier fishing, and deep-sea fishing.
- 6 Professional golf courses to choose from
- You can walk, run, hike, bike on the numerous trails and paths, including those in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Nags Head Woods Preserve.
- Jockey’s Ridge State Park features the tallest sand dunes on the East Coast, ideal for climbing, hang gliding, and flying kites.
See all the Historical Sites and Cultural Attractions:
- Explore the site of the first powered flight in 1903, with a museum and monument at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
- Visit one of the iconic lighthouses such as Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
- There are quaint villages to visit in Manteo, that includes Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island Festival Park(here you will find the Outer Banks History Center), and the Lost Colony outdoor drama
- Don’t miss the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras or take a ferry ride over to Ocracoke and look for Blackbeard’s grave.
Friendly-Family Activities:
- The aquarium on Roanoke Island offers interactive exhibits and a variety of marine life.
- Visit the First Flight Adventure Park – it has zip lines, ropes courses, and other attractions at destinations like the First Flight Adventure Park.
- Visit various locations throughout the Outer Banks for playing miniature gold or go-karts or enjoy a day at the WaterPark.
Plenty of Shopping and Dining all over the Banks
- Enjoy local cuisine with fresh, local seafood at a variety of restaurants, from casual to fine dining specializing in shrimp and grits, hushpuppies and she-crab soup.
- Many Unique shops and art galleries featuring local artists and craftsmen.
- We even have farmers markets offering fresh produce, homemade goods, and local crafts.
Special events and festivals throughout the year
- Events such as the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, the Duck Jazz Festival, and the Outer Banks Marathon.
- Check out our local musicians performing at various venues, including bars, restaurants, and outdoor events.
Outer Banks is a forced relaxation
- Enjoy various spas and wellness centers offering treatments, yoga classes (The town of Duck even offers yoga on the green), and relaxation services.
- Take a beautiful leisurely scenic ride along the Outer Banks Byway.
Accommodations
- There is a wide variety of beachfront homes, sound front and in between, cottages, and condos available for rent or to purchase for your new forever home.
- Whether you’re looking for a hotel, motel, inn, luxurious resort or trying your hand at a little more rustic adventure for camping vacation, the Outer Banks has both sound side and oceanfront accommodations for you.
No matter what, once you decide to visit the Outer Banks the unique charm and diverse offerings of this coastal paradise will leave a lasting impression and you will never want to leave.
