Ever been to the outer banks in nc?I'm looking for a new place to go on vacation and the outer banks look nice. Can someone give me info about which part you like, what there is to do, places to eat, and places to stay? Any links will help also. Thanks! | |
The Outer Banks (OBX) is a place you will never visit 'just passing through'. Because of it's physical location you must make a special effort to get there. It's worth it. I have vacationed on the OBX since the late 70 in the summer and fall. The OBX runs from the Virginia line at Corolla to Ocracoke. You can go farther but not by car. The northern part, above Oregon Inlet, is well developed; south of the inlet, Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are mostly wilderness owned by the National Park Service. Most of my time is spent in Nags Head. Here are my reasons for choosing Nags Head. It is centrally located. A day trip will enable you to explore either the northern and southern part. For a good feel of the OBX I like staying in south Nags Head along 'the old beach road'. If you are talking to a rental agency it's the area south of Whalebone Junction. They will know where you mean. It's south of the 16.5 milepost. It is the quietest part of Nags Head. You can see the Lost Colony outdoor drama in season, visit the Elizabeth II at the Manteo harbor, go to Jockey's Ridge and climb the giant sand dunes, and on to the Wright Brothers Memorial. These are all things you can do within a half hour drive from Nags Head. For eating try the Lone Cedar on the Manteo causeway, the Dunes Restaurant at milepost 16 in Nags Head, try Fisherman's Wharf in Wanchese. For a good local working man's place try Sam and Omie's, the oldest restaurant on the entire Outer Banks across from the Nags Head Fishing Pier. I don't have any links but will be happy to give you more information if you e-mail me.
