Visit The Outer Banks

Your Time on The OBX

Beaches, Flight, and Family Fun

For generations, couples and families have come to The OBX for its beaches. The shoreline includes everything from sweeping dunes to the famous Big Kill Devil Hill in the then town of Kitty Hawk, the place where the Wright brothers first took flight. That spirit of flight continues today: Nags Head welcomes hang gliders who are both seasoned and new to the sport.

Visitors can stroll for miles along peaceful stretches of sand, or take a 4x4 onto the beach with the proper permits. Traveling with a dog? Duck could be an ideal destination. Voted one of the most pet-friendly beaches in America, Duck allows overnight visitors’ fuzzy buddies to enjoy the beach leash-free.

Gardens and Royal Connections

Only a few minutes from the northern beaches, the Elizabethan Gardens offers 10 full acres filled with flowers and flora from the New World and Old World. This historic destination takes its name from Queen Elizabeth I and has remarkable ties to British royalty. Among them is an English rose bush given by Queen Elizabeth II, transported directly from the royal family’s rose garden at Windsor Castle.

Find Your Vacation Home

The OBX may not have a castle—yet—but every family can discover comfort and beauty in its vacation homes for rent. Oceanfront houses can accommodate royal-sized families, while smaller, more intimate options suit couples and small groups. Explore all The Outer Banks has to offer and begin making plans.

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