We have an upcoming weekend at the Outer Banks (thank you TimeShare fairy!) It's been ages since I was last out there. I'd like suggestions for cheap/free things to do/see, and any "must do/see" things. I'm looking over the website now, but information is always better from someone who's been there, done that... Thanks!
Jen, The Outer Banks are so broad, where in the OBX's are you going? http://www.kitty-hawk.com/attractions/local-attractions.shtml
Jenn.....We go every year....I love Duck and Corolla....make sure you visit there. In Corolla, there is the Currituck lighthouse and awesome little shopping villages with things to do. Also in Duck, there are several shopping villages and these are not your normal average stores like around here, neat stores and it is fun just to look around. We also went to the Wright Brothers, Jockey's Ridge where you can build huge sandcastles, so much to do. Also at the Wright Brothers thing you can fly kites.....we also went to all the lighthouses and Cape Hatteras is a day trip...we took the long route and I thought we would never get there, but it is fun once you do. There are lots of things to do there, but we love to shop in the neat stores. You will definately have a great time.
One always fun thing to enjoy is to go clamming. Find a place in the sound and wade out and start raking with whatever you have whether it is a clam rake or your toes. Many people who do not even like clams enjoy clamming.
Things to Do I gre up near there and have been going to the area my whole life. We just went last weekend. Be sure to eat at Captain Franks, they are great and cheap. Awful Arthurs has the best original seafood and Jimmy's Buffet is the best one on the beach.
me too Tame, I grew up about an hour inland from there..... Don't forget 'Kelly's' too.....GREAT PLACE TO EAT!!
Jockey's Ridge State Park (hang gliding lessons if you want to spend$) Ocracoke Island (Ferry ride is great if you have kids, they love it) Bodie Island lighthouse Cape Hatteras lighthouse Wright Bros. museum (plane rides if you want to spend $) Corollo, to see the wild horses Pea Island wildlife reserve, if you like bird watching (I used to live 45 minutes from OBX, with small kids and no $.) Enjoy, Snuff
