Outer Banks
The Outer Banks, or OBX as it is referred called by locals, are a group of barrier islands that round the coast of North Carolina. The notorious Blackbeard and other pirates previously made these small islands a favorite hangout. The Outer Banks are now a well-liked holiday spot for people looking to escape the summer heat.
The wild horses that still roam the dunes at the northernmost point of the Outer Banks are renowned. Travelers can discover various miniature golf courses, gift stores, and restaurants in the villages of Nags Head and Kitty Hawk on Bodie Island, which are located in the central area.
The 'Lost Colony,' whose British settlers vanished without a trace in the 1580s, is located in the village of Manteo on Roanoke Island, west of Bodie Island. The stunning and comparatively wild Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Cape Lookout National Seashore are located further south.
The 130-mile-long barrier islands that make up the Outer Banks are dotted with fishing hamlets and sleepy settlements. Even while each town receives millions of visitors, it nonetheless has its unique personality. The Outer Banks provide incredible outdoor experiences, and there are activities to suit every type of traveler. Each has water, wind, and sand to some extent to its credit.
The culture and the landscape are formed by these factors. There are air, land, and sea adventures available, such as climbing the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States at Cape Hatteras or enjoying a delicious lunch at one of the area's more than 100 eateries.
- Location: North Carolina
