Our favorite time of the year is here again: vacation planning season! It's officially National Plan for Vacation Day, and what better way to spend it than organizing a getaway filled with sand, fun, and SUN! The Outer Banks is the ideal retreat for your...
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The holiday season is upon us, and there are a multitude of markets and shopping extravaganzas where you can support small businesses. Shop local and you're guaranteed to discover a gift that’s perfect for the Outer Banks lover in your life.
First Flight Market...
Heading to the Outer Banks to spend time with family and friends this Thanksgiving? If you’re not in the mood for cooking and dishes, then you’re in luck! Take a load off and check out these local restaurants, all offering full Thanksgiving menus, as well...
Picture this: a warm, sunny day vacationing on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. Frolicking in the surf, building sandcastles, catching ghost crabs. Could life get much better?
Then, just as you sit back in your beach chair to reapply sunscreen and sip a...
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Basking in the warm sun, watching the waves crash at the shore; visitors and locals alike can agree that fishing is one of the most relaxing and gratifying pastimes to enjoy here on the Outer Banks. Known for the fresh, local...
July 28, 2022 Update
After several delays that prolonged completion, the Jug Handle Bridge has officially opened to traffic!
A damaged expansion joint, a mid-May nor’easter, and issues with the pavement markings meeting the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT)'s specifications for quality or reflectivity, postponed...
Trying to decide which area on the Outer Banks is right for you and your family can be confusing, considering each individual town on this 130-mile stretch of barrier islands offers such a unique vacation experience! From Carova beach to Hatteras Island, whether you're visiting...
Rainy days during a beach vacation can be a bummer, but luckily the Outer Banks has some great family-friendly indoor activities! Aside from enjoying some of the local fare at one of the many restaurants dotting the OBX or catching a movie at the theater,...