ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN OBX (OUTER BANKS, NC)

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In case you don’t know, 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, plus quaint towns, historic lighthouses, state parks, and amazing sand dunes.

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PLAY ON THE OUTER BANKS BEACHES

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JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK

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CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE

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EXPLORE MANTEO

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OUTER BANKS BREWING STATION

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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