The Ultimate 7 Day Outer Banks Itinerary Visual Story

By Samantha Roberts

Introduction

The Ultimate 7 Day Outer Banks Itinerary Visual Story

The Outer Banks is home to wild horses and hundreds of miles of peaceful beaches...

DAY 1

Currituck & Corolla

Your perfect 7-day Outer Banks itinerary starts in the northernmost part of the islands. This...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

See Wild Horses at the Beach

You've probably heard about the wild Spanish mustangs that roam free in the Outer Banks...

DAY 1 - STOP 2

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Historic Corolla Park

End your first day by walking the 220 steps to the top of Currituck Beach...

DAY 2

Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, & Nags Head

Day two of your Outer Banks itinerary includes learning about the area's history and getting...

DAY 2 - STOP 1

Kitty Hawk

On your second day in the Outer Banks, head south to Kitty Hawk. You can...

DAY 2 - STOP 2

Kill Devil Hills

Next, it's time to head south to Kill Devil Hills. Yes, this town has a...

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DAY 2 - STOP 3

Nags Head

End your second day with adventure in Nags Head! Nags Head is home to Jockey's...

DAY 3

Roanoke Island

This little barrier island is famous for its "lost colony" of settlers. It is one...

DAY 3 - STOP 1

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of the Roanoke colony of 1587...

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DAY 3 - STOP 2

Island Farm

The Island Farm is a 19th-century farm that has been turned into a living museum...

DAY 3 - STOP 3

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Not your typical lighthouse, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a beautiful little lighthouse that you...

DAY 4

Bodie Island & Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Day four is all about relaxation and enjoying nature. You'll spend time relaxing on the...

DAY 4 - STOP 1

Coquina Beach

Spend your morning walking along Coquina Beach. It's a white sand beach that is expansive...

DAY 4 - STOP 2

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse has had a turbulent history. Initially built in 1847, the Bodie...

DAY 4 - STOP 3

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

There are no buildings along the stretch of road through the Pea Island National Wildlife...

DAY 5

Rodanthe, Salvo, & Avon

Are you ready to spend another day in nature? Day five of your Outer Banks...

DAY 5 - STOP 1

Rodanthe

Start your day in Rodanthe at the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site. It's a...

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DAY 5 - STOP 2

Salvo

After lunch, head south to the Salvo Day Use Area in Salvo. The day-use area...

DAY 5 - STOP 3

Avon

End Day 5 in the Outer Banks with a walk on the Avon Fishing Pier...

DAY 6

Hatteras Island

Hatteras Island is in the southern part of the Outer Banks. Day six is all...

DAY 6 - STOP 1

Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

This little cafe in northern Hatteras Island is too good to miss. They are famous...

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DAY 6 - STOP 2

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Next, head to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It...

DAY 6 - STOP 3

Hatteras Village Park

The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool...

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DAY 6 - STOP 4

Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center

At this stop, you'll learn about the original inhabitants of Hatteras Island. This museum is...

DAY 6 - STOP 5

Futuro House

Want a unique place to take a picture? End your day by stopping by the...

DAY 7

Ocracoke Island

When you think of the best beaches in the United States, you probably think of...

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DAY 7 - STOP 1

Take the Ocracoke Ferry

You'll need to take a drive-on ferry to get to Ocracoke Island from Hatteras Island...

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DAY 7 - STOP 2

Ocracoke Beach

Start your time on Ocracoke Island by spending time on the #2 ranked beach in...

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DAY 7 - STOP 3

Pony Pen

Not so wild anymore, but still the descendants of the mustangs from Spain that were...

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DAY 7 - STOP 4

Eat at Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is...

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DAY 7 - STOP 5

Ocracoke Lighthouse

End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The...

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Conclusion

In Summary

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