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