The Outer Banks in North Carolina is perhaps unlike any other tourist destination in the United States. The Outer Banks are a long string of barrier islands directly off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the beachfront is open and uninhabited making it a beach lover’s dream. Of course the best time to visit the Outer Banks is in the spring and summer time when it is best to take advantage of the glorious weather.
There are many vacation homes that can be found all over the Outer Banks region. These Outer Banks vacation rentals are situated in gorgeous regions with many providing excellent beachfront locations and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Outer Banks is a confusing series of islands including Bodie Island, Roanoke Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island. These islands each offer many amazing things to see and do. For example the tallest lighthouse on the East Coast is at Cape Hatteras with the oldest residing on Ocracoke Island. It is fun to explore the dunes and beaches in the areas surrounding the lighthouses. It is also possible to catch ferries and explore other uninhabited islands.
Because the Outer Banks is so unique in its ecological formation, the winds that blow from the sea provide amazing winds for sailing, windsurfing, and other wind related water activities. If you enjoy any of these things, you must take advantage of the Outer Banks winds!
It’s hard to pinpoint one or two things to do in the Outer Banks because each island has so many diverse attractions. But many people choose to visit the Nags Head for modern restaurants and shopping and a trip through a nostalgic Carolinian town. For an extra dose of history make sure to visit Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Colony on Roanoke Island for a glance into what happened to this early United States colony. And for many more great attractions, check out Frommer’s excellent guide to attractions in the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks offers beach goers the chance to take a dive into the Atlantic and into history with many glimpses into early America.
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