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24 Fun Things to Do in Outer Banks on a Week-Long Vacation

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24 Fun Things to Do in Outer Banks on a Week-Long Vacation

Introduction - With its natural beauty and a plethora of exciting activities it offers, Outer Banks is one of the most popular...

 
 
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Ocracoke Lighthouse

Thing To Do 1 - End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The Ocracoke Lighthouse stands at only...

 
 
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Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

Thing To Do 2 - This little cafe in northern Hatteras Island is too good to miss. They are famous for their Apple Uglies. An...

 
 

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Thing To Do 3 - There are no buildings along the stretch of road through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Driving through the refuge...

 
 
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Eat at Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Thing To Do 4 - Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is decorated with old license plates...

 
 

Coquina Beach

Thing To Do 5 - Spend your morning walking along Coquina Beach. It's a white sand beach that is expansive, so you shouldn't have any...

 
 

Kitty Hawk

Thing To Do 6 - On your second day in the Outer Banks, head south to Kitty Hawk. You can learn more about the Wright...

 
 

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Historic Corolla Park

Thing To Do 7 - End your first day by walking the 220 steps to the top of Currituck Beach Lighthouse for perfect views of...

 
 
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Pony Pen

Thing To Do 8 - Not so wild anymore, but still the descendants of the mustangs from Spain that were left on Ocracoke Island many...

 
 
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Hatteras Village Park

Thing To Do 9 - The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool you. The trails through the...

 
 

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Thing To Do 10 - The Bodie Island Lighthouse has had a turbulent history. Initially built in 1847, the Bodie Lighthouse sadly had to be...

 
 

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