Looking for that classic arcade experience on your vacation to the Outer Banks? While not techinically on the barrier island, Flippers Arcade [6615 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, North Carolina 27939] is worth traveling the short distance for its excellent collection of games! There is laser tag along with plenty of classic […]
Monthly Archives: September 2017
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A mystery captured my adolescent mind and I’ll never forget the history lesson about the lost colony of Roanoke. On my visit to the Outer Banks, I stopped by Fort Raleigh National Historic Site which preserves the site of the first English settlement in America. Head to the visitor’s center […]
If you really want to get away from it all in the Outer Banks, head to one of its most remote islands. You can only get to Ocracoke Island by ferry, private boat or plane. +Ocracoke Ferry Getting there really is half the fun, and it’s entirely free to boot! […]
One of the things I love about the Outer Banks is that it has more authenticity than other vacation spots. Less t-shirts and fudge, more history and nature. If you’re looking for a quieter more peaceful side of OBX, which is a chain of barrier islands, consider staying on Hatteras […]
While the Duck Donuts franchise is ever growing, you can’t forget your roots. The first of its stores was in the Outer Banks town of Duck. Now you can find stores through the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and all over the United States. The cool thing about this donut chain […]
The Outer Banks is known for its fresh crabs, they’re a must when dining out in the region. I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of the family owned I Got Your Crabs [3809 N Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949]. Located in a little strip mall, the restaurant […]
Did you know the tallest natural sand dunes on the East Coast are located right in Nags Head, Outer Banks at Jockey Ridge State Park [300 W. Carolista Drive Nags Head, NC 27959]? The dunes were formed by strong water currents caused by hurricanes, they are constantly changing in shape […]
As a travel enthusiast, I couldn’t be more thankful for the invention of flight. History buffs know that the first successful flight occurred at Kitty Hawk, a town in the Outer Banks, by the Wright brothers in 1903. Visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial was at the top of my […]
If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Last stop before the bridge to Roanoke Island, Alligator River National Wildlife was full […]
If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Right on our route, the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk was a perfect opportunity to […]
If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Boardwalks through the marsh take you through a nutrient dense landscape filled with biodiversity. […]
Do you believe in fate? I’m not very superstitious, but visiting the The American Museum of the House Cat [4704 Hwy 441 South Sylva, North Carolina, NC 28779] happened to be one of those kismet moments for me. I am well known as a crazy cat lady to my friends, […]
It was a gorgeous sunny day, warm, and balmy – what could be better? I was on my way to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but seeing people joyfully splashing in the Oconaluftee River I became a bit conflicted. I love the water and wanted to join them. […]
Families come and count the stairs it takes to get to majestic Mingo Falls [6523 Big Cove Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719]. It is a short and well maintained, very popular, just .8 RT out and back following the creek. It does have a bit of elevation, some roots, and rocks. […]
This roadside waterfall feels like a hidden gem, while the path is short it a total adventure to get there. Soco Falls [US-19, Maggie Valley, NC 28751] comes up quick after the small sign, the road has a high speed limit and the pull off is small – be cautious! […]