Outer Banks

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Why travel to the Outer Banks?

Escape to the windswept beauty of the Outer Banks, a chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. See the iconic lighthouses that dot the coastline, like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk to see where the first successful airplane flight took place. Enjoy the wide, sandy beaches and a sense of untamed coastal wilderness.

Our Outer Banks Travel Guides

Recent Outer Banks Travel Guides

 
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Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States
The 11 Closest Airports to the Outer Banks: A Guide for Travelers

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 11 airports
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Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States
A Fun 7-Day Outer Banks Itinerary

By Samantha Roberts

  • 7 day itinerary
  • Average of 4 stops per day
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Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States
16 Best Outer Banks Cities and Towns to Visit

By Alli Sewell

  • 16 towns
You can find many fun facts about the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States
45 Fun Facts About the Outer Banks of North Carolina

By Alli Sewell

  • 45 facts

Outer Banks Authors

Alli Sewell Loredana Gogoescu Samantha Roberts