By Samantha Roberts
Introduction
The Outer Banks is home to wild horses and hundreds of miles of peaceful beaches...
DAY 1
Your perfect 7-day Outer Banks itinerary starts in the northernmost part of the islands. This...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
You've probably heard about the wild Spanish mustangs that roam free in the Outer Banks...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
End your first day by walking the 220 steps to the top of Currituck Beach...
DAY 2
Day two of your Outer Banks itinerary includes learning about the area's history and getting...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
On your second day in the Outer Banks, head south to Kitty Hawk. You can...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
Next, it's time to head south to Kill Devil Hills. Yes, this town has a...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
End your second day with adventure in Nags Head! Nags Head is home to Jockey's...
DAY 3
This little barrier island is famous for its "lost colony" of settlers. It is one...
DAY 3 - STOP 1
The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of the Roanoke colony of 1587...
DAY 3 - STOP 2
The Island Farm is a 19th-century farm that has been turned into a living museum...
DAY 3 - STOP 3
Not your typical lighthouse, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a beautiful little lighthouse that you...
DAY 4
Day four is all about relaxation and enjoying nature. You'll spend time relaxing on the...
DAY 4 - STOP 1
Spend your morning walking along Coquina Beach. It's a white sand beach that is expansive...
DAY 4 - STOP 2
The Bodie Island Lighthouse has had a turbulent history. Initially built in 1847, the Bodie...
DAY 4 - STOP 3
There are no buildings along the stretch of road through the Pea Island National Wildlife...
DAY 5
Are you ready to spend another day in nature? Day five of your Outer Banks...
DAY 5 - STOP 1
Start your day in Rodanthe at the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site. It's a...
DAY 5 - STOP 2
After lunch, head south to the Salvo Day Use Area in Salvo. The day-use area...
DAY 5 - STOP 3
End Day 5 in the Outer Banks with a walk on the Avon Fishing Pier...
DAY 6
Hatteras Island is in the southern part of the Outer Banks. Day six is all...
DAY 6 - STOP 1
This little cafe in northern Hatteras Island is too good to miss. They are famous...
DAY 6 - STOP 2
Next, head to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It...
DAY 6 - STOP 3
The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool...
DAY 6 - STOP 4
At this stop, you'll learn about the original inhabitants of Hatteras Island. This museum is...
DAY 6 - STOP 5
Want a unique place to take a picture? End your day by stopping by the...
DAY 7
When you think of the best beaches in the United States, you probably think of...
DAY 7 - STOP 1
You'll need to take a drive-on ferry to get to Ocracoke Island from Hatteras Island...
DAY 7 - STOP 2
Start your time on Ocracoke Island by spending time on the #2 ranked beach in...
DAY 7 - STOP 3
Not so wild anymore, but still the descendants of the mustangs from Spain that were...
DAY 7 - STOP 4
Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is...
DAY 7 - STOP 5
End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The...
Conclusion
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