The Best Outer Banks Beach Hacks for Your Vacation

There’s nothing quite like a beach vacation. The wind in your hair, the sand between your toes, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. It’s what summer dreams are made of.

One of the best beaches on the East Coast of the U.S. is Outer Banks, North Carolina. The Outer Banks is technically a string of islands just off the coast of North Carolina, but locals and travelers alike have loved this area for its gorgeous beaches.

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Sip Your Way Through the Lost Colony Wine Festival

The Lost Colony Wine Festival takes place on Roanoke Island inside the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, home to the USA’s longest-running outdoor drama, The Lost Colony.

Roanoke Island was where Queen Elizabeth I first attempted to instill a colony in North America near the end of the sixteenth century. The play The Lost Colony depicts the tale of this first colony, including the story of its mysterious disappearance and the birth of the first colonial child, Virginia Dare. The drama has been performed on this historic ground since 1937 and inspired the birth of the Lost Colony Wine Festival.

In celebration of this history and the legends surrounding the first colony, the Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival mixes historical facts and myth with palatial wine and delectable food. The festival is a time for appreciating food and drink with plenty of feasting and sampling, as well as encompassing the value and joy of narrative storytelling with live entertainment. 

The Vintner’s Dinner

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Searching For Sunsets in the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is widely known for its amazing surf, history of the first flight, and much more. After spending a long day on the beach playing in the sand, walking the boardwalk, or just exploring all the OBX has to offer, you can relax and unwind by taking in the beautiful sunset. Of course one of the most breathtaking views on the island is watching the sunset over the Atlantic ocean. With so many options of places to see the sunset for spectacular views, it’s hard to just choose one. However, if you are visiting the Outer Banks for a few days, try out seeing a sunset from a different spot each day, you won’t be disappointed. Here are a few of our favorite places to see the most beautiful sunset on the island.

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Nags Head Things To Do

The Outer Banks brings in thousands of visitors each year due to its beautiful beaches and breathtaking view. The island getaway is not only a great place to escape to when you’re in need of a vacation, but it’s also a perfect place to come if you are interested in history. The island has several historical landmarks as well as museums that history buffs will love. With so many different areas to explore, it can be overwhelming. However, we have made a list of our favorite things to do and attractions to visit in the Nags Head area. 

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Fishing in Hatteras, NC: A Complete Guide

Fishing in Hatteras,
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As you plan your visit to the Hatteras area in the Outer Banks, you should understand what makes Hatteras such a legendary location for anglers to catch amazing fish. This guide will take you from a beginner to fishing in Hatteras to a knowledgeable expert about it. You should fully understand the details of fishing here and what kind of fish you can expect to catch while here. Also, you want to know the different seasons for the fish.

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