20+ ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN OBX

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The Outer Banks (OBX) is a 100-mile stretch of barrier islands separating the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland.

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These islands are dotted with some of the best beaches in North Carolina for your beach vacation.

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PLAY ON THE OUTER BANKS BEACHES

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LEARN HOW TO HAND GLIDE (SAFELY) AT JOCKEY’S RIDGE

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SEE THE OBX LIGHTHOUSES

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GO STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

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WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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