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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

Maybe it's the popcorn—the glorious, wonderful aroma of fresh popped popcorn that fills the air in the lobby of the Pioneer Theater in Manteo. The Creef family who owns the theater has always popped their own popcorn right there at the concession stand and it is much a memory of the theater as...

There are some very good reasons why the Outer Banks is considered the premier destination for surfers on the East Coast. Rather than list everything, we'll just reduce it to this—with 175 miles of beach and sandbar jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean there is almost always something to

Daydreams. Childhood fantasies. Backburner wishes. These are the types of things we typically say we'll get to "one day." If you've added airborne adventures to your bucket list, this year is the time to make one or two come true in the Outer Banks of NC.You can book biplane tours, hang gliding,

If you get excited at the thought of being surrounded by animals, the Outer Banks will become your new favorite vacation spot. Home to a vast range of unique wildlife, this region features lots of protected and unspoiled land that encourages growth in animal populations.To learn about our native

The Outer Banks are a family-friendly vacation spot with something fun for all ages. From history to farm animals, water parks to sand-sculpting contests, your crowd will never forget a vacation in the Outer Banks.The Island FarmLocated on Roanoke Island, The Island Farm is a living-history museum

Occupying 39 acres in Corolla the Whalehead Club today anchors Currituck Heritage Park. The building, painted a startling shade of yellow, is considered an outstanding example of Art Nouveau-style of architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.However, neither the beauty

For some very valid reasons, the Outer Banks has a reputation for amazing sunsets. With sounds and bays to the west of the sand bar and a shoreline with a wide variety of habitat, the possibilities seem endless.The most iconic sunset images of the Outer Banks are typically captured at the Whalehead

There is something perfect about a summer day on the beach with a gentle breeze, warm sunshine and a good book. It doesn't even have to be a good book—War and Peace is a great novel, but is it good beach reading material? Probably not because the ideal beach book is fun to read and usually not...

When summer comes around it's hard to imagine that the permanent population of the Outer Banks from Carova to Ocracoke is maybe 40,000—and that's only if Manteo and mainland Dare County are included. What may be just as hard to imagine is how many truly gifted musicians call the Outer Banks