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Welcome to the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina offersa welcome relief from crowded cities and overrun vacation spots. In fact, you won’t find any cities on the Outer Banks, just 100+ miles of wide-open shoreline, charming seaside villages, and a mix of towns brimming with personality and fascinating connections to our nation’s history. Although we’re just a drive away, these barrier islands feel remote. Choose an oceanside vacation rental home, and just pop in the keycode for your rental and start vacationing on your own stretch of beach. Or, go for a different home experience at one of the of Roanoke Island and enjoy the walkable waterfront downtown of Manteo. This is where our country started (only makes sense to start a vacation here, too). You’ll find a variety of Outer Banks hotels, motels, cottage courts, campgrounds suitable for whatever experience you choose. See for yourself why Forbes and Dr. Beach ranked the Outer Banks as a top spot to get away to!

Outer Banks ranks as least expensive vacation destination in the US

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The Outer Banks is an amazing natural wonder that has been the source of historic achievements and supported a special way of life for generations. Let’s keep it that way and do our part.

The Outer Banks | Things To Do, Hotels & Restaurants (2024)

Welcome to the Outer Banks

Places to Stay

Attractions

Things To Do

Free Travel Guide

Beach Information

Live OBX Webcams

OBX Treasure Hunt

Raw OBX

Explore More of the OBX

Hatteras

Frisco

Buxton

Avon

Salvo

Waves

Rodanthe

Wanchese

Manteo

Nags Head

Kill Devil Hills

Kitty Hawk

Southern Shores

Duck

Haunted Spots on the Outer Banks

Your Guide to Stargazing on the OBX

A Look Into the Outer Banks Oyster Trail

Make a Promise, Protect the Place

The Outer Banks Promise

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