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Top 5 Outer Banks Coffee Shops

Most people need a good cup of coffee to get their morning started, and everyone has a specific way to make the perfect cup. Your perfect cup could be as easy as a little cream and sugar or be something more complicated and long that is sounds a bit like a foreign language. While on vacation

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Fact Checks on The Lost Colony

This is the 80 Anniversary year of outdoor drama The Lost Colony. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paul Green and first performed in 1937, except for four years during WWII—1942-1945—the play has been a mainstay of Outer Banks life.The play is a historical drama, telling the

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Top 10 Ways to Make Family Travel to the Outer Banks Easier

Whether you are traveling with your own clan, a group of friends, or other families, road tripping as a group has perks. One of the biggest advantages of family travel is congregating in one of those spacious, gorgeous, oceanfront Outer Banks rental houses you've always admired.However, this type of...

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Outer Banks NC Sea Turtles: Nesting, Hatching, & Rescues of Loggerheads

Visit the Outer Banks between May and September and you may get to witness one of Nature's most amazing sights: nesting sea turtles. Did you know that sea turtles spend their lives in deep water, only coming ashore to lay eggs? Sea turtles are among the largest reptiles on Earth — some can

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Outer Banks Restaurants with Outdoor Dining

When on vacation in the Outer Banks you want to be at the beach and enjoying the scenery as much as possible. That's why there are so many places to enjoy the outdoors while dining out on the Outer Banks. While we missed a few here are some of our favorite places where you can enjoy some amazing

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How to Avoid the Traffic on Your Drive to the Outer Banks - Updated

In 2014, we released this article because summer traffic to the Outer Banks was a topic we knew could use a little insider information on how to avoid this traffic. The article was well received and many people responded with their own tips and tricks. 3 years later avoiding traffic on the drive to

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13 Beach Hacks for Your Next Outer Banks Vacation

Days at the beach are one of the best parts of an Outer Banks vacation. Warm sand, picnics, and hours to read, nap, and gallivant in the surf are the main ingredients for a relaxing break. A perfect day at the beach takes a little planning, so here are 13 clever beach hacks to help make your next

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Outer Banks Visitor Guide

Heading to the Outer Banks? From our famous beaches to local dining, there's plenty to see, do, and eat once you arrive. Here's a sample of the excitement and local fare you can look forward to. See you soon!Enjoy a Unique Natural EnvironmentNatural beauty is undoubtedly one of the biggest draws of

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Top 6 Tips for Budget-Friendly Vacations in the Outer Banks

Vacations can cost a great deal of money. With travel expenses, lodging, food and activities, it's easy to roll through thousands of dollars without thinking twice. With these savvy tips, however, you can take a budget-friendly vacation without feeling slighted.Be Flexible with Dates and

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Getting Breakfast on the Outer Banks: Our Top 8 Favorite Places

Every day should start with a good breakfast because as we all know it is the most important meal of the day. But not all breakfast spots are equal and some stand out more than others. Here are our top 8 breakfast places where you can find all your morning favorites.Sam & Omie'sFirst on our list...

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