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What to Do in the Outer Banks? 24 Top Places to See in Outer Banks

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What to Do in the Outer Banks? 24 Top Places to See in Outer Banks

Introduction - If you're wondering what to do in the Outer Banks, then you came to the right place. We've put up...

 
 
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Kill Devil Hills

Place To See 1 - Next, it's time to head south to Kill Devil Hills. Yes, this town has a rather strange name that comes...

 
 
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Place To See 2 - The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of the Roanoke colony of 1587. The settlement was promoted and...

 
 
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Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

Place To See 3 - This little cafe in northern Hatteras Island is too good to miss. They are famous for their Apple Uglies. An...

 
 
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Hatteras Village Park

Place To See 4 - The entrance to the park may seem small and unassuming, but don't let this fool you. The trails through the...

 
 

Nags Head

Place To See 5 - End your second day with adventure in Nags Head! Nags Head is home to Jockey's Ridge State Park. If you...

 
 
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Ocracoke Lighthouse

Place To See 6 - End your day on Ocracoke by seeing the southernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks. The Ocracoke Lighthouse stands at only...

 
 
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Rodanthe

Place To See 7 - Start your day in Rodanthe at the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site. It's a former station that is now...

 
 
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Pony Pen

Place To See 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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Eat at Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Place To See 9 - Next, stop for a bite to eat at the renowned Howard's Pub. The restaurant is decorated with old license plates...

 
 

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Historic Corolla Park

Place To See 10 - End your first day by walking the 220 steps to the top of Currituck Beach Lighthouse for perfect views of...

 
 

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