Posted by Terry Moore

Which Outer Banks Town is Best for You?

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No one has the same vision for the perfect vacation. Some may picture peace, quiet, and seclusion while others may picture plenty of activities close by. Regardless of what your ideal vacation looks like the Outer Banks has the perfect fit for everyone.

Although the Outer Banks is huge and well known for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, we'll be focusing on the northern part of the Outer Banks since none of our vacation rentals are south of Nags Head and roughly 80% of visitors vacation here. With 7 different towns stretching from Corolla to South Nags Head you are sure to find one that suits your family the best.

Corolla

From off-road beaches with wild horse tours to a few shops and restaurants scattered over 15 miles, Corolla is the perfect location if you like a mixture of seclusion with a few things to do within a short drive. Some things to do in the area include one miniature golf course, Adventure Park, wild horse tours, and the Currituck Light House and Whale Head Club. The Whale Head Club is a great place to take the family if you're looking to learn the history behind Corolla and the Outer Banks. There are many communities scattered throughout Corolla. Depending on the community you choose to stay in you will more than likely have access to a club house, community pool, and other activities such as tennis courts and basketball courts.

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Duck

With slightly larger beaches and less public parking the beach may seem less busy in Duck, but don't let that confuse you. Duck is the perfect location if your family enjoys shops and restaurants within walking distance. Duck is home to many shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and a book store. There is a local surf shop, Duck Village Outfitters (DVO), that offers bike rentals along with surfboard and paddleboard rentals. If you enjoy being out on the water and fishing you can book a fishing charter trip for the whole family with one of the bait and tackle shops in the area.

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Southern Shores

Southern Shores is located between Duck and Kitty Hawk and is a very short drive to both. It is the epitome of seclusion without having to go as far as South Nags Head. There are no public beach accesses so the only people you will be sharing the beach with are other vacationers in the area. There are no shops, activities, or restaurants in Southern Shores so if you family enjoys seclusion and relaxation this is the town for you!

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Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk is the first town you will come to that won't offer much seclusion. It has many shops and restaurants scattered throughout the area. Depending on where your vacation rental is located you may be able to walk to a few places, but for the most part everything will be a 5-minute drive or less. Kitty hawk will offer your family plenty of activities including quiet nature trails in Kitty Hawk Woods if you find yourself craving a little bit of seclusion.

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