Travel North Carolina’s Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is one of America's premier vacation destinations. Known for temperate climate and wide stretches of open beach front, the 90 mile string of barrier islands also has a storied history of intrigue and achievement. The Outer Banks is home to the first child born of English parents in the new world and their mysterious ‘Lost Colony’, denizen of Bluebeard the Pirate and the site of the Wright Brothers first flight. Today it invites visitors with limitless resort amenities, attractions and natural charm.

Outer Banks Dining Whatever yor taste or budget, there’s plenty of food and nightlife in The Outer Banks. Here are links to some of the best.

Outer Banks Accomodations The most popular accommodations here are private beach cottages. Outer Beaches Realty, Sun Realty or Atlantic Realty can help you find the perfect vacation experience. Or book a stay at one of these fine Inns:

Outer Banks Attractions
Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches from Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet. There are 3 lighthouses in the park; Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke. Portions of the beach are open for driving. Besides unspoiled Atlantic beaches the park offers Nature/Hiking Trails, Birding, Camping, Fishing and Interpretive programs.

The Lost Colony is America’s longest running Outdoor Drama and has been entertaining audiences since 1937 at the historic Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. The play tells the story of the first English colony in the New World, a colony that vanished without a trace, leaving historians with one of America’s most perplexing mysteries.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head is home to tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. It offers Hiking, Airborne Activities, Sand–boarding and Water Sports in a unique and beautiful setting.