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Word by word, article by article, explore the Outer Banks in depth with OuterBanksThisWeek.com Magazine. Three times a year, we release a new issue focusing on a certain feature theme and, of course, a close-up view of the Outer Banks. OuterBanksThisWeek.com Magazine is filled with articles about Outer Banks businesses written from a point of view that brings the story and history of the business to life. The colloquial diction and conversational tone will make you feel like you’re sitting d ...
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Manteo residents and guests know that the holiday season officially starts on the first weekend of December, and they await the fun like a kid anticipating Santa. We gather at the waterfront on Friday evening for the festivities preceding the lighting of the giant waterfront Christmas tree, then on Saturday morning we watch the Manteo Christmas Par…
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While the Outer Banks has numerous breweries, only one stands out as a definitive gastro-brewpub. Outer Banks Brewing Station offers not only a diverse variety of small-batch beers, but also a complex, chef-driven menu that complements them. The passionate symbiosis between their brews and fare extends to the Outer Banks community and environment w…
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In a state with more than 300 breweries, 84 distilleries and nearly 200 wineries, it’s no surprise that the Outer Banks is making its own mark on North Carolina’s beverage-crafting scene. The Outer Banks is certainly no Asheville or Durham, two well-known N.C. brewing and distilling meccas, but it does have two distilleries, seven breweries and eve…
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If you want a true taste of the Outer Banks, eat a locally harvested oyster. Nothing tastes more like the coastal environment than our native eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica). They taste like the waters where they grow – salty with the perfect hints of minerality and fishiness. If you love oysters, you love them, and if you don’t, well, that…
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A coastal-area vineyard and winery might be a surprising concept, but once you have visited Sanctuary Vineyards and tasted their award-winning European-style wines, you will discover what a great thing it is. For the last 22 years the Wright family of Jarvisburg has found Currituck County’s rich soil and sunny, warm and windy climate to be ideal fo…
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If a roaring, 7-foot-tall, chest-beating gorilla named Flex stands before you, you are either in very grave danger or you’re at the entrance of Outer Banks Sports Club in Nags Head. For those who have yet to see it for themselves, the imposing gorilla comes to life by way of a power cord. Its presence at Outer Banks Sports Club (OBSC) came about in…
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For folks who have only recently discovered the Outer Banks, it may be hard to believe that so many successful, modern businesses have been operating here for such a long time, even in the seven quiet and remote villages of Hatteras Island. Surf or Sound Realty is one of these businesses with a long history of success. This year they are celebratin…
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The Outer Banks took a giant leap onto the nation’s radar during the pandemic, when domestic travel destinations and second homes in outdoorsy locations were in high demand. National publications touted far and wide what we known all along: The Outer Banks is among the top beach vacation destinations in the United States, and it’s also a great plac…
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Sure, the summer season on the Currituck Outer Banks is pretty hard to beat. From the watersports, outdoor dining and days spent lounging on the beach, fun in the sun abounds. But there is so much more to Currituck and Corolla than just the bustling summer months. Over the holidays the Outer Banks is magical, too, full of seasonal activities and ch…
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Locals know it, and visitors feel it within a short time of being in town: There’s something magical about Manteo. It’s a respite from busyness, yet it’s full of things to do and see… just all at a slower pace. Stroll the waterfront streets, and you can wander in and out of interesting and unique shops (no chains here!), take the kids for ice cream…
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The holidays are, as the song goes, the most wonderful time of the year. To get into a holiday frame of mind at any time of the year, The Christmas Shop in Manteo is the Outer Banks’ beloved holiday shopping destination. The Christmas Shop has been offering beachside holiday magic for more than 50 years, so they know all about the holly and the jol…
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Few sights are more breathtaking and unforgettable than a wild horse prancing in the Outer Banks surf, perched high on a dune or feeding quietly in a field. Banker horses have roamed freely on the Outer Banks for more than 500 years, since they were originally brought here by Spanish explorers. One of the two last remaining Banker herds in the worl…
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Gina Elko’s journey with CBD, a healing compound in marijuana that does not cause a psychoactive effect, began in 2016 after undergoing a bilateral knee surgery that forced her to retire from her 22-year career as a firefighter. This entry into the world of CBD would not only become an integral part of her healing process, but also lead her to a ne…
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A bright, pretty building alongside N.C. Highway 12 in Avon promises to turn you into an artist once you step inside. This is Studio 12, established by longtime owner Carolyn Schena. The creative atmosphere inside coupled with its delightful adjoining coffee shop made the studio a must-stop for both vacationers and locals for nearly 20 years. But w…
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It’s no secret that some of life’s most precious moments occur in nature among ocean breezes, swaying trees, shifting sands, impossible blue skies and, for those lucky enough to live on or visit the Outer Banks, wild mustangs frolicking in their natural habitat. Capturing magical moments among the Corolla wild horses is a favorite Outer Banks pasti…
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Whether you’re looking for gifts for your family or a treat for yourself, shopping trips can be a tiring, all-day affair, but there is a way to save yourself from all that driving around. Thankfully, The Cotton Gin stores have everything you could need in one place. Between their bounty of coastal decor, beach wear and local artisanal products, you…
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The sound has a scent, a brackish, humid vibe that can best be experienced atop it, rather than only at its edge. And in this slice of heaven we call the Outer Banks, there is an ideal way to be atop this massive and truly living body of water – on a proven vessel with a seasoned crew and enough space for you to move around and examine your watery …
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Restless adventurers, relax! Around here you don’t have to look far to find the treasures that will satisfy your need for exciting new adventures and experiences. Currituck County and Corolla are jam-packed with hidden gems and historical artifacts ready for you to discover. Treasuring Northern Outer Banks History Historic Corolla Park is undoubted…
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There’s a scene in the Broadway play Sunday in the Park with George where the lead character, painter George Seurat, is trying to explain the process in his mind as he paints: There's only color and light Yellow and white Just blue and yellow and white Look at the air, miss See what I mean? No, look over there, miss That's done with green Conjoined…
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The Froggy Dog has been a centerpiece restaurant in Avon for five decades, starting as a hot dog stand in the 1970s and evolving into a casual seafood restaurant that became a well-loved Hatteras dining and nightlife tradition. The restaurant looks pretty much the same on the outside, a sprawling wooden building with the familiar sign of a happy gr…
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The days are long, the sun is hot and the roads are busy. For H2OBX, the Outer Banks’ premiere water park, that means another summer of fun is well underway. Driving down the Caratoke Highway, H2OBX is exceptionally hard to miss. After miles and miles of billboards, suddenly bright-colored water slides that seem to reach through clouds come into sh…
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Gina Elko, owner of House of Hemp OBX, discovered the power of CBD when a knee injury forced her to retire from her 22-year firefighting career, the last eight of which she was a captain at the Nags Head Fire Department. Originally from Maryland, Gina began her career as a firefighter after successfully passing the physical agility test conducted b…
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When Joe Lamb Jr. opened his family-owned real estate business on the Outer Banks in 1968, his goal was clear: to make a living selling properties in what was at the time a sleepy coastal community. This year, as they celebrate 55 successful years in the vacation rental and sales industry, the company's commitment to remaining a family-run enterpri…
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The tall sweep of sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge is one of my earliest memories – the thick heat, the sticky grit on my legs as I held my mom’s hand and watched my dad run, jump, then drift through the air on a brightly colored hang glider. He had a t-shirt from Kitty Hawk Kites depicting the scene in pretty pastels that he wore my entire childhood; …
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For the 86th season of the popular and long-running outdoor drama The Lost Colony, Roanoke Island Historical Association, Director and Choreographer Jeff Whiting and a talented team of theater professionals have managed to bring an undeniable touch of Broadway flair and excitement to an historic production. With a restructured script and updated ch…
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When Meghann Pauls, one of the few longtime Corolla locals, returned home after graduating from college in 2002, she began waiting tables at JK’s Restaurant, a steak and seafood house in Corolla. Little did she know that one day she would be the owner of a restaurant in that very same building. After working in retail from ages 14 to 22, Pauls had …
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It’s an age-old saying that food is love. Across the globe at any given time, people gather around kitchen tables and in restaurants to enjoy food, conversation and connection. The love of a meal often starts with finding locally sourced foods and continues into the kitchen where decades’ worth of recipes, often handed down on tattered papers, are …
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Life can buffet us around, its storms and waves carrying us to unexpected places. But when we hang on, sometimes the currents deposit us exactly where we’re supposed to be. Studio 12, Avon’s favorite spot for art and coffee, has surfed the currents of change to transition from the passing of its beloved owner, Carolyn Schena, to celebrate its 20th …
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Every day all across the nation, expert candymakers at more than 20 locations of The Fudgery are busy handcrafting fudge the old-fashioned way – cooking extra-fine sugar, half and half, butter, fine chocolate and salt in huge copper kettles then hand-turning the fudge on an 800 lb. slab of Georgia marble to quickly extract the heat. When the fudge …
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Christmas. Say the word and those crisp syllables sing of a sense of joy, hope and happy expectation, of a whole lot of sparkle and a dose of magic and fun. And now say beach. We get relaxation, cool salty breezes, hues of coastal blues and tans and the bright warmth of the sun. And what do these two words have in common? Both resonate with peace a…
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What’s the best way to experience Hatteras Island? Just add water. And Ocean Air Sports in Avon is just the place to do it. FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOURS The warm, shallow, calm waters of the Pamlico Sound are incredibly inviting for fun, safe watersports adventures. One of the easiest ways to get on the water is on a kayak or standup paddleboard (SUP). Th…
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For two years Duck’s picturesque Town Green fell silent over Columbus Day weekend, a time of year traditionally filled with the lively sounds of the Duck Jazz Festival. But in 2022, the music returned and with it came more than 6,000 festival goers over the course of the holiday weekend. The 14th annual Duck Jazz Festival, taking place on October 7…
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Currituck County Dept. of Travel & Tourism By Leah Wingenroth When you visit the Outer Banks, you come to make memories. And what’s more memorable than an authentically local vacation experience? In Currituck, you can explore the rich maritime history of the area and enjoy locally owned and made products, making it a great destination for that home…
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It’s fitting that the new owner of Studio 12 in Avon, Dawn Eskins, lives with a family of bridge-builders. Her husband and son are part of four generations of bridge architects who have collectively worked on the Bonner, Basnight and Rodanthe bridges that link the islands of the Outer Banks. Dawn is interested in bridges of a more metaphorical sens…
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In a world where we are constantly connected to digital information and feel the pressures of everyday life, it can be challenging to find moments of calmness and connection with our natural world, with others and even with ourselves. But upon staying at The Atlantic Inn, in the charming island town of Hatteras, guests are transported to a place th…
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With warm, beachy weather on the way, you might find yourself (and your wardrobe) needing a spring refresh. Thankfully, The Cotton Gin is ready and eager to meet all of your seasonal needs. The Wright family, founders and owners of The Cotton Gin, has spent the last 60 years perfecting the coastal shopping atmosphere. Since their first store opened…
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Paradise Dolphin Cruises/Safe Harbor Outer Banks By Molly Harrison Whether you’re at the helm of your own boat or looking to get on the water, the Safe Harbor marina complex in Wanchese has everything you need. They take care of transient and local boaters with a ship’s store, fuel docks, bathhouses, wet slips for boats up to 70’ (including transie…
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Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grille By Maggie Miles Located at the farthest town north you can venture on the Outer Banks, Corolla is a locals' favorite staycation and the ideal daytrip for visitors staying anywhere on the Outer Banks. Why? It offers that same Outer Banks charm but with a slightly different atmosphere. It's that quaint, remote village mag…
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Village Craftsmen By Molly Harrison The Howard family of Ocracoke is linked by a tradition of love for their island home. Ever since William Howard, who historians believe may have been Blackbeard’s quartermaster, bought the island in 1759, it’s been a Howard family tradition to reside here. At least 10 generations of Howards have lived and worked …
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Wild Horse Adventure Tours By Hannah West The wild horses that freely roam the Outer Banks’ pristine northern beaches are, in many ways, living history. While a majestic herd of mustangs occupying a stretch of sandy beach may seem like fiction or fairytale, the Corolla wild horses are a living, breathing connection to the area’s rich past. Accordin…
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By Molly Harrison Here on the barrier islands where the landscape is defined more by water than by land, bridges are a vital part of life. Of course they are necessary physical conveniences that help us get to and from the mainland and between the islands with ease. But the Outer Banks bridges are more than just concrete and steel structures spanni…
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Mahi Mahi's Island Grill By Maggie Miles Alfredo Landazuri landed on the Outer Banks 22 years ago from his native city of Lima, Peru. He had just graduated from a small cooking institute that he had enrolled in at just 17 years old. Back then, cooking schools were a new thing in his country. “The first cooking schools in Peru had just started in th…
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By Molly Harrison Sandtrap Tavern, Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill, Simply Southern Kitchen, Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack As the owner of five Outer Banks restaurants and a full-service catering company, Beaman Hines is responsible for feeding thousands of people every day. From the hugely popular Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwich at Sandtrap Tavern to the suc…
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Outer Banks Brewing Station By Molly Harrison Back in 2000 Outer Bankers witnessed the creation of Outer Banks Brewing Station, and over the next 23 years, we enjoyed every minute of its evolution into one of the most-loved eating and drinking establishments on the beach. The Brewing Station grew into not only an award-winning brewery and restauran…
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Diamond Shoals Restaurant & Seafood Market By Heather Frese For Diamond Shoals, Hatteras Island’s classic family restaurant, 30 years in business is a milestone worth celebrating. While Hatteras is a purely magical place to visit, it’s not the easiest place to run a business. Restaurants that manage to stay open on the island just a few years are c…
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Mosquito Squad of the OBX By Robert Fanney They’re out there just waiting to become unwelcomed guests of your outdoor adventures. They bite, sting and attach bringing not only itchiness and discomfort but also, in some cases, illness. Mosquitoes and ticks are only a few of the infamous bug invaders of spring and summer. Every year, Outer Bankers fa…
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