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Outer Banks

Posted to: North Carolina

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Quick Facts

Hours:
Dusk to dawn

Amenities:
Lifeguards present between Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic seaboard. It is surrounded by 900 miles of water and has the largest estuary system in the world along with wildlife refuges, maritime forests, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the tallest sand dunes on the East Coast at Jockey's Ridge.

It is made up of the following cities: Nag's Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Duck Corolla, Ocracoke, Manteo, Hatteras

Special Features:
Camping, Hiking, Run/Walk Trails, Fishing, Swim, Windsurfing, Surfing, Jetskiing, Waterskiing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing.

Outer Banks
North Carolina. Take I-64 to route 12.
Outer Banks NC
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (252) 441-8144

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Five Stars May 17, 2007
I love Outerbanks. It is absolutely beautiful, peaceful and very relaxing. It is a "Wow" place. It is comparable with Hawaii in the West and we have Outerbanks in the East. Of course, it is much more affordable than Hawaii or anywhere else near the water. The uniqueness is both sides are water. Excellent vacation place.
Reviewer: Ruby J. from Virginia beach

Five Stars May 16, 2006
The beach and water is clean. People are easy going and friendly. No need for a watch or clock, just soak up the day and relax. Lots of things to do and see. I have nothing but positive remarks for OBX. Its a great place to get back to the basics of being a family. Come once and you'll be back...
Reviewer: Patti C. from WEST MILFORD

Five Stars July 28, 2005
the outer banks is the best second home spot for va beach locals. it is definitely relaxing, and less than an hour from the VA state line
Reviewer: Natalie P. from Chesapeake

Five Stars July 19, 2005
The outer banks are my fav place in the world. Its better than Paris and Frankfort, NYC or Florida
Reviewer: Philip Vickery from Irwin

Five Stars June 28, 2005
NC's Northern Outer Banks (Corova) are what going to the beach is all about. It takes a 4WD to get there, but once you (and you wife ;-) )experience having the beach all to yourself, youll never care for the crowded "VA Beach" beaches again!
Reviewer: Samuel Buchanan from Gloucester

Five Stars June 02, 2004
I love the Outer Banks, its so peaceful and everyone is so nice that it makes you feel like your are on a nice little island enjoying the beaches.
Reviewer: Nicole Thomas from Va beach


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