The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in outer banks"
Named by 5 of 61. Nags HeadJockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head is the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic Coast, used for kites, sandboarding and hang gliding.Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills have many beach accesses and seasonal lifeguards, so they suit families.
Named by 4 of 62. CorollaCorolla beaches stay uncrowded even in midsummer, and the town has a grocery store, restaurants and shops.Corolla suits families who want wide beaches and historic sites.
Named by 4 of 63. DuckDuck is a small village with one main road, waterfront shops and a boardwalk over Currituck Sound.Duck's beaches are quiet and good for shell collecting, especially in the offseason.
Named by 4 of 64. Hatteras IslandSouth of Nags Head, Hatteras Island has far fewer shops and houses and is described as the most relaxing stretch of the Outer Banks.Visitors come to Hatteras Island to fish, visit lighthouses, drive 4x4 on the beach and watch birds.
Named by 3 of 65. Kitty HawkKitty Hawk is the northernmost central Outer Banks town, with quick beach access and year-round shopping and dining.Kitty Hawk is one of the family-friendly central towns with attractions beyond the beach.
Named by 3 of 66. BuxtonBuxton has the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S.Surfers favor the jetties at the old lighthouse beach in Buxton.
Named by 3 of 67. Ocracoke IslandOcracoke is reached by public ferry unless you have a private boat.Ocracoke has a village to shop in, a lighthouse and trails to cycle.
Named by 3 of 68. Roanoke IslandRoanoke Island has the North Carolina Aquarium, The Lost Colony show and the Elizabethan Gardens.The Lost Colony show tells of 117 English colonists who settled and then disappeared.
Named by 3 of 69. Kill Devil HillsKill Devil Hills is part of the central group of beach towns that suit families.The Wright Brothers Memorial and Museum is in Kill Devil Hills.
Named by 2 of 610. AvonAvon is the central town on Hatteras Island, with the island's largest grocery and hardware stores.Avon makes a good base for seeing the island's sights.
Named by 2 of 611. FriscoNorth Frisco has calm sound waters for swimming and kayaking, while south Frisco has beaches for shelling and surfing.Windsurfing and kiteboarding are popular on the Frisco soundside.
Named by 2 of 612. GrandyGrandy is a quiet mainland town about 20 minutes from the Outer Banks beaches.Grandy Greenhouse is a roadside stop with a farm market and activities for younger kids.
13. CarovaCarova is reachable only by 4x4 on the beach and is known for wild Spanish Mustangs.Visitors must drive to Corolla for restaurants and supplies.
14. Southern ShoresSouthern Shores is a small area north of Kitty Hawk with rental homes and one small shopping center.It sits close to both Kitty Hawk amenities and Duck and Corolla.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name September to October as the best time to visit Outer Banks.
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