Outer Banks Attractions

The Outer Banks are a playground for fans of fishing, sailing and windsurfing. The area is a world-famous hotspot for fishing, thanks to its proximity to the Gulf Stream, just 12 miles offshore. Tuna, marlin, sailfish and other giant trophies swim these waters in abundance. Thanks to clashing ocean winds, the Outer Banks are a magnet for wind surfers, kiteboarders, parasailers and other adrenaline junkies. Less-adventurous types can stick to flying kites on the beach, and several area kite shops provide a wide array of kites and supplies. Golfers, too, find plenty of chances to get out and play on the Outer Banks. Ten championship courses feature stellar links-style designs, some views of the ocean and tricky cross breezes. Another popular Outer Banks activity sees visitors in hot pursuit of a prize photo-op: the wild horses of Corolla. More than 100 of the noble beasts still roam the island of Corolla today, thought to be descendants of Spanish Mustangs that swam ashore from wrecked galleons four centuries ago. The endangered horses can be spotted from a Jeep safari, keeping both the horse and tourist at a safe distance from one another.

	A place of historic firsts. The first English settlers. the Wright Brothers' first successful flight. A place steeped in legend. The Outer Banks is full of infamous landmarks.


	Music, museums and 500 years of mystery. The Outer Banks feature the finest in cultural attractions. Museums, gardens and educational points of interest reflect the area's rich history and tradition.


	The sports possibilities on the Outer Banks are virtually infinite. With the Atlanic Ocean to the east, the Currituck, Croatan, Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds to the west, and abundant bays, estuaries, marshes and canals sprinkled in between, the Outer Banks is all about water and water sports are everywhere.


	Shopping on the Outer Banks is one of the area's greatest charms. Outlet malls, galleries and gourmet goodies await.


	Bent-grass greens. Bermuda fairways lined with maritime forests and coastal wetlands. Sea breezes, breathtaking sunsets and panoramic ocean-to-sound views. Ten championship courses await you on the Outer Banks...


	Dining on the Outer Banks is a matter of whittling down your delectable chioices. Whatever you do, don't miss the seafood! It's caught fresh and comes in every mouth-watering variation imaginable.


	The Outer Banks is an easy place to treat yourself well, with its many spas, salons, yoga studios, organic grocery stores and alternative healers.


	From the ocean to the sound, fishing piers to offshore charters, you’ll find an unparalleled array of catch. The Outer Banks is often called “The Billfish Capital of the World”… listing 92 world records for fish caught. Anglers say there’s no better way to relax than fishing. We say there’s no better place to fish than the Outer Banks.


	For dedicated night-owls, the many bars and pubs up and down the beach offer all the amenities of night spots in other resort areas, without perhaps their crowds, including pool tables, darts, big-screen TVs and local musicians playing live rock, jazz, country or blues.


	Nature lovers visiting the Outer Banks enjoy guided tours of the area's pristine maritime wilderness. From ATV and jeep safaris in search of the Wild Horses of Corolla , to scenic plane tours, to backwater kayak trips, the Outer Banks has an adventure for everyone.


	From grocery delivery services to personal in-home chefs, we’ve got all your kitchen essentials covered…saving you time and making your vacation as stress-free as possible.