A Guide To The Best Outer Banks Pizza Places

While the Outer Banks is widely known for its beautiful beaches, sand dunes, lighthouses, and shipwrecks; it is commonly overlooked that there are many amazing and authentic restaurants to experience on the island. There is nothing like trying authentic food, especially when that food is pizza. Now choosing the best pizza can be difficult, especially when you are in a new area. To take on the struggle of finding the best pizza while on your vacation, we have created a guide to our favorite places that may be worth the drive.

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Guide To Your Outer Banks Christmas

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There is something quite special about celebrating the holidays, especially on an island. The Outer Banks is the perfect place to spend Christmas and maybe even New Years’. The Island celebrates what they call “OBXmas Weekends”. Each weekend, starting on Thanksgiving through Olde Christmas, January 6, you can take part in over a month of holiday activities and fun for the entire family.

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Guide To The Best Outer Banks Restaurants

One of the best things about going on vacation is being able to experience all of the local restaurants in the area. Finding what an area is known for like Italian, seafood, comfort food is the perfect way to find the best restaurants in the area. The Outer Banks and all of the surrounding barrier islands have so many different unique cuisine options you won’t want to miss out on. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything when visiting the OBX, we created a list of our favorite restaurants and eateries around the area.

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Marine Life Guide In The Outer Banks: Jellyfish

Inhabiting the world’s oceans for millions of years, jellyfish are the oldest multi-organ creatures in existence. Most jellies use a form of jet propulsion to move through seawater, being “guided” by currents, wind and water conditions, as well as a number of other minor factors – sometimes posing a concern to beachgoers when they reach shallow waters or wash ashore. Jellyfish can sometimes be difficult to spot due to their mostly transparent bodies, and tendency to camouflage in the sand. Jellyfish serve as a food source for endangered sea turtles, as well as shelter for smaller fish who hide among their tentacles.

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Guide To Visiting Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, located in Nags Head, North Carolina, preserves the portion of the Outer Banks from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. The area stretches over 70 miles, is the first national seashore, and is managed by the National Park Service. This section of the beach is the largest, preserved parcels on the Outer Banks. Bringing in thousands of visitors each year, Cape Hatteras offers miles of tranquil yet beautiful beaches to walk on or drive near. Here is a list of everything you need to know about visiting Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Our Favorite Drink Spots In The Outer Banks

Is your vacation this year adults only or did you bring the kids along? Either way, maybe you’ll be able to sneak away for a night on the town! These are some of our favorite places to stop for an adult beverage while taking in the beauty of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re headed out for an adults only party or just kicking back with a beer and the family, these places are sure to hit the spot! 

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Dog Friendly Restaurants Around The Outer Banks

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When you’re headed on a vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you likely have an entire list of the locations and places that you want to visit. Sites to see, activities to attend, places to relax are all likely on that list. However, one aspect you may not have originally considered is where to eat. Certainly, there are restaurants around you from which you can easily choose, but are they suitable for every member of your family?

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Guide to Gluten-Free In The Outer Banks

When visiting the Outer Banks it is necessary to experience all of the different foods that the barrier islands offer. However, finding a menu that is compliant with your dietary requirements can be a bit of a hassle in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you’re gluten-free or celiac, don’t worry, we have you covered! Here are a few of our absolute favorite Outer Banks restaurants, entrees, stores, and dessert shops.

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