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The Ultimate 7 Day Plan for Things to Do in Outer Banks

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The Ultimate 7 Day Plan for Things to Do in Outer Banks

Introduction - Full of natural beauty and wild adventures, these islands are a family-friendly and budget-friendly destination...

 
 

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Historic Corolla Park

Thing To Do 1 - End your first day by walking the 220 steps to the top of Currituck Beach Lighthouse for perfect views of...

 
 
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Take the Ocracoke Ferry

Thing To Do 2 - 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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Kill Devil Hills

Thing To Do 3 - Next, it's time to head south to Kill Devil Hills. Yes, this town has a rather strange name that comes...

 
 

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Thing To Do 4 - Not your typical lighthouse, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a beautiful little lighthouse that you can reach by walking out...

 
 

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Thing To Do 5 - Next, head to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It is decorated with iconic black...

 
 

Avon

Thing To Do 6 - End Day 5 in the Outer Banks with a walk on the Avon Fishing Pier before dinner. Right beside the...

 
 
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Pony Pen

Thing To Do 7 - Not so wild anymore, but still the descendants of the mustangs from Spain that were left on Ocracoke Island many...

 
 
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Rodanthe

Thing To Do 8 - Start your day in Rodanthe at the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site. It's a former station that is now...

 
 

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Thing To Do 9 - 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 10 - This little cafe in northern Hatteras Island is too good to miss. They are famous for their Apple Uglies. An...

 
 

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