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Posted By: Guest

Subject: New to Outer Banks

Hello All!!! I am an Outer Banks "newbie" and was wondering if some of you would offer some suggestions or opinions regarding the best locations to stay. Being that this will be more of a family vacation with about 10 adults and 6 young children we are trying to strike a balance between pure relaxation and things to do. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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7930: RE: New to Outer Banks

9/2/2006 1:38:11 PM

Posted By: Guest

I suggest Duck for your first visit. Plenty to do--shopping, dining, riding bikes on Duck Trail, kayaking, rent a sailboat or take a lesson, rent a jetski, go parasailing, learn to surf, fly a kite on the beach, and great beaches.
You'll be just 10 miles south of Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the Whalehead Club and the new nature center at the Whalehead club in Corolla, and more shopping and dining options.
The Wright Bros. National Monument is about 15 miles south of Duck in KDH, and is worth a visit.

What time of year do you plan to visit?

7936: RE: New to Outer Banks

9/2/2006 6:07:55 PM

Posted By: Rick

Try this site in might help you as you are new comers.

http://fishoinc.tripod.com/

8935: RE: New to Outer Banks

11/20/2006 4:40:20 PM

Posted By: since 72

Gosh, so many different areas--it depends on what you are looking for.
Hatteras is great for fishing--Duck very quaint--Corolla a little more remote--Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills are right in the center so more to do there.

Sun Realty has places all over--many companies specialize in Corolla only, like Corolla Classics. Village Realty has some really nice homes in Nags Head and Corolla and Twiddy has nice selection in Duck. OBX Blue is new this year --seems to be doing well and has homes in Duck and Corolla

8938: RE: New to Outer Banks

11/20/2006 4:54:42 PM

Posted By: been there

If you are looking for shopping--there are some good outlets at Tanger Mall in Nags Head.
Restaurant selections good everywhere--depends on what you want.
Kill Devil Hills is the geographic center of Dare County and a lot of the local people live there. Plenty to do.
Duck very nice, love it there too.
Hatteras is also great--takes longer to get there but worth it. If you really want to get away try Ocracoke Island.
hey, it's all good

10346: RE: New to Outer Banks

2/25/2007 9:33:46 PM

Posted By: Guest

If you are looking for a family vacation venue that will stimulate new interests and sooth past anxieties that tend to appear when a large group gathers, you need to find the tranquility of Swan Beach in the 4X4 area of Corolla. Here you will find exceptional value in the semi-oceanfront homes - the non-buildable oceanfront lots open the window to spectacular unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean...and don't forget the wild horses, your kids will love them. Think about a house with a pool! If you don't have a 4X4, you can rent one and leave your own car in Twiddy's parking lot...safe and sound.

11211: RE: New to Outer Banks

4/14/2007 10:08:46 PM

Posted By: Guest

chack out joelambjr.com consider renting #115 and #117 together! short walk to beach and convenient to everything. located in kitty hawk

13086: RE: New to Outer Banks

6/21/2007 7:14:27 AM

Posted By: Guest

If you are going to the Currituck lighthouse area- stop at the visitors center, they are VERY helpfull in giving you a list of things to do. Also pick up a copy of the Parks newsletter it shows all of the FREE activities offered for kids and families, crabbing with a ranger,campfires nature hikes...so much to do and as you will see not enough time. Nobody ever wants to come home at the end of the week.

98432: RE: New to Outer Banks

4/19/2012 4:20:31 PM

Posted By: Local

First Off - You'll love OBX and everyone I know always comes bsck.
I live here and would suggest Nagshead or Kill Devil Hills, You can choose from Beach Front or Sound. Plenty to do or just relax. Pick up local beach print outs like Coastal you'll find them at all the grocery stores and gas stations for free. Great coupons and lots of local info with dates. enjoy your stay

112197: RE: New to Outer Banks

2/16/2013 3:50:57 PM

Posted By: Guest

1st time in outerbanks . Coming in the weekend of May 18th..staying in OceanSands.. With 2 teenage girls.. I have been told that the most shopping is not open,, it's too cold to swim..any truth in this? Will there be places open to buy fresh local seafood? And what's in season @ that time in May? Should I plan a different date?

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