| North Carolina's Outer Banks are a popular | | | | Island. Here you can pursue a variety of |
| tourist destination due to the rich | | | | water activities such as swimming, |
| historical attractions, the miles of pristine | | | | windsurfing, and boating or simply roam the |
| beaches, and the abundant natural areas that | | | | shore in search of the perfect shell or the |
| are ripe for exploration. The string of | | | | most breathtaking view. |
| narrow barrier islands that comprise the | | | | |
| Outer Banks are the perfect place for your | | | | Another great spot for water activities is |
| next vacation if you want to take in | | | | the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. |
| America's early history or spread out on a | | | | Stretching from Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet, |
| sandy beach while letting any stress you | | | | visitors can often be found surfing in the |
| brought with you melt away. Make your way to | | | | waves or fishing off the coast in search of |
| the Outer Banks for your next vacation and | | | | trout, flounder, stripers, and numerous other |
| experience a true coastal getaway. | | | | species. Fishing is available in the sand, in |
| | | | the sound, and off the piers, so bring your |
| The Outer Banks represent the first area that | | | | pole and tackle box, or rent one from a |
| England tried to settle in America and are | | | | nearby store, and get ready for a relaxing |
| the perfect place to learn more about the | | | | day listening to the sounds of the waves as |
| history of the early settlements. The Lost | | | | you reel in a few beauties. |
| Colony of Roanoke Island was in the Outer | | | | |
| Banks and you can enjoy daily programs aboard | | | | For those who want to get back to nature and |
| the Elizabeth II, a design of a 16th century | | | | catch sight of some gorgeous flora and fauna, |
| sailing vessel, at the Roanoke Island | | | | there are numerous parks in the Outer Banks |
| Festival Park. In addition, there are | | | | to accommodate your needs. The Alligator |
| year-round events to enjoy, an art gallery, a | | | | River National Wildlife Refuge is located in |
| boardwalk, and performances down by the | | | | a remote region and allows for numerous |
| water. | | | | outdoor pursuits, such as canoeing, kayaking, |
| | | | fishing, birdwatching, and hiking, on its |
| Another excellent historical attraction is | | | | 150,000 acres of wetland habitats. If you are |
| the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which | | | | interested in seeing an even more diverse |
| commemorates the location where the first | | | | selection of birds, the Pea Island National |
| successful power flight occurred. There are | | | | Wildlife Refuge features over 360 species of |
| museum exhibits available in addition to | | | | migratory, wading, shore, and upland birds |
| tours of the flight trail area for those who | | | | that can be seen from the wildlife trails. |
| are intrigued by the miracle of flight. Other | | | | |
| great attractions include the Graveyard of | | | | No matter what your interests, your Outer |
| the Atlantic Museum, which recognizes the | | | | Banks vacation can be filled with an |
| more than 1,000 ships that have been lost | | | | abundance of outdoor activities that will |
| along the coast, and the Cape Hatteras | | | | allow you to explore the exquisite nature of |
| Lighthouse, which is the tallest in the | | | | this amazing stretch of islands. To get the |
| country and allows visitors to climb its | | | | most out of your free-spirited adventure, |
| steps for an amazing view over the water. | | | | consider Outer Banks vacation rentals for |
| | | | your lodging needs so you can stay on the |
| Since the string of islands extends for over | | | | island of your choice, surrounded by the |
| 100 miles, there are numerous sandy beaches | | | | primitive beauty of the islands. Whether you |
| that are perfect for strolling along the | | | | want to stay in a secluded cottage or a |
| shores or spreading out and catching some | | | | waterside house, there is a rental that will |
| sun. However, some of the best beaches in the | | | | make it easy to enjoy everything you love |
| area can be found on Ocracoke Island, which | | | | about the Outer Banks and allow you to |
| can be accessed via ferry from Hatteras | | | | experience everything you want to see. |