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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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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Thing To Do 1 - There are no buildings along the stretch of road through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Driving through the refuge...

 
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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...

 
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Eat at Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Thing To Do 3 - Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is decorated with old license plates...

 
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Kill Devil Hills

Thing To Do 4 - Next, it's time to head south to Kill Devil Hills. Yes, this town has a rather strange name that comes...

 

See Wild Horses at the Beach

Thing To Do 5 - You've probably heard about the wild Spanish mustangs that roam free in the Outer Banks. To see these beauties, you...

 

Coquina Beach

Thing To Do 6 - Spend your morning walking along Coquina Beach. It's a white sand beach that is expansive, so you shouldn't have any...

 
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Hatteras Village Park

Thing To Do 7 - The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool you. The trails through the...

 
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Take the Ocracoke Ferry

Thing To Do 8 - You'll need to take a drive-on ferry to get to Ocracoke Island from Hatteras Island. The process is free, simple...

 
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Thing To Do 9 - Next, head to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It is decorated with the iconic...

 
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Ocracoke Lighthouse

Thing To Do 10 - End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The Ocracoke Lighthouse stands at only...

 

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