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45 Interesting Outer Banks Trivia You Should Know

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45 Interesting Outer Banks Trivia You Should Know

Introduction - If you love the Outer Banks or just want to learn more about this favored vacation spot, read on for...

 

Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves the coast for future generations

Fact 1 - The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is stunning and attracts millions of visitors a year. But most don't know that the...

 
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The Outer Banks feature the best windsurfing spots in the world

Fact 2 - The Outer Banks is a windsurfing paradise. The combination of shallow waters, rolling waves, and wind velocities of 11 to...

 

The Outer Banks is a popular wedding destination

Fact 3 - Due to its Atlantic coastal beauty, the Outer Banks have become a popular place for destination weddings. Approximately 3,000 weddings...

 

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 300 bird species

Fact 4 - Found in northern Hatteras Island, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to approximately 370 different bird species. These species...

 

It's an incredible fishing location

Fact 5 - Another of many fascinating facts about the Outer Banks, North Carolina, is that it is a world-class fishing location. The...

 

The oldest and shortest lighthouse in North Carolina is in Ocracoke

Fact 6 - The Outer Banks isn't just home to the tallest lighthouse in the US; it's also home to the shortest lighthouse...

 

Many Outer Banks towns had Native American names

Fact 7 - Many of the towns of the Outer Banks were originally named by Native American tribes. Manteo and Wanchese are still...

 

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has been moved

Fact 8 - It's been mentioned that Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the US, but did you know it...

 

The tallest lighthouse in the US is in Cape Hatteras

Fact 9 - This Outer Banks fun fact is about Cape Hatteras. The town is home to the United States' tallest brick lighthouse...

 

The Outer Banks are home to many wild horses

Fact 10 - One of the Outer Banks, North Carolina facts for animal lovers is that wild horses inhabit a few areas in...

 

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