When you visit the Outer Banks, going to places like Jockey’s Ridge and The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island are no brainers. While these places are fun to visit and super educational, there are many more historic sites the OBX has to offer! Check out these OBX historic sites that you must visit on your next vacation! The Elizabethan Gardens + Fort Raleigh Manteo At The Elizabethan Gardens, there...
Get ready for a weekend full of green! The Outer Banks during St. Patrick’s Day is a weekend for friends, family, fun, and even a little leprechaun magic! See everything St. Patrick’s Day weekend on the OBX has in store! Running of the Leprechauns 5k and 10k March 17th @ 8:00 AM | 2234 S Lark Street, Nags Head Run to the pot of gold at the end of the...
March 9th marks the National Day of Unplugging! For 24 hours, log off of your lap top, turn off that tablet, and put away that cell phone. Use this time to explore and bond with your family. Are you on the Outer Banks? See our guide on different ways to spend your unplugged time on the OBX! (To make the image larger, just click on it!)
If you’re lucky enough to be on the OBX during Valentine’s Day, this is the guide you need! Many restaurants and local businesses close in the winter, but some open specifically for Valentine’s Day! Even with some local businesses closed until March, still so much to see and do on this special day of love. Check out some of the best OBX Valentine’s date night ideas that’ll be sure to...
4th of July on the Outer Banks is nothing short of spectacular. From the festivities to the fireworks the patriotic fun is happening all day long up and down our beautiful banks! We’ve come up with the 4 prime spots to ring in the 4th of July on the Outer Banks. If you’re in Manteo: Check out the 4th of July festivities in historic Downtown! Starting at 10 AM there...
Once popularly known as Joe Dowdy’s Amusement Park, the old site will now be home to Dowdy Park, a place for the community to play. Joe Dowdy’s was a summer staple for locals and visitors alike. Dowdy’s was the place to go for family fun, laughs, and competition. With a Ferris wheel, arcade, roller coaster, and many more classic amusement park rides, Joe Dowdy’s was quite missed when it closed...
Hatteras is a unique island that is part of the Outer Banks. Full of history, beauty, and local culture, Hatteras is an exceptional gem that you’ll definitely want to visit. Check out our Top 10 Things To Do in Hatteras guide and start planning your Hatteras getaway today! 1 – Lighthouse Climbs Cape Hatteras is home to two different lighthouses; the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Bodie Island Lighthouse....
Winter on the Outer Banks is something magical. Time seems to slow down but there’s beauty in the stillness. Most local restaurants shut down in the colder months so employees and owners alike can get some much needed rest and relaxation until the warmer, busier season kicks up again. However, when holidays like Valentine’s Day rolls around, it makes it hard to find a restaurant that’s actually open. Luckily, a...
