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Route to see the Outer Banks





O.K. Right now, we plan to stay at Shutters motel. We are coming from Raleigh NC and want to travel the entire Outer Banks. Any suggestions on route ...
What's the closest campground to nags head that allows dogs? Is it nice??





What's the campground like?
how old do you have to be to rent?





two of my best friends and i are 18 and just want to get out of town for the weekend! can we rent one on our own?
how old you you have to be to rent a house?





how old do you have you have to be to rent a house for a week?
Place in OBX for college/grad students aged 21-24?





I'm planning on going to the outer banks with some friends this summer. We range from ages 21-24, are there places in OBX that would be more preferable ...
How old do you have to be to rent a house?





I've heard the age is 25 but I am not quite sure.
what are the stone roadside markers with the letters





What are the stone roadside markers with the letters "MV" throughout Dare County? What do the letters stand for?
Thanksgiving week for adults / older teens.





Hi,
We will be in Duck, NC for Thanksgiving week. This is probably our fifth year coming at this time. Do you have any ideas of activities for adults ...
Bluefish Running?





It's Oct 13th, are you catching bluefish now?
Fishing Tips in Avon





We are going to be staying in Avon, and haven't fished the area before. Can you provide any tips and good surf fishing spots?
Non-family group homes?





Hello,
I hope you can help me! I am organizing a group to go to OBX for New Years, but we cannot find any realtors that will rent to us. We are ...
What to do





We want to go during new years eve. What is there to do?
Recommendation for where to stay





What a great site! Thanks! Looking ahead to August 2012..Planning on visiting the OBX with 2-3 other couples and a total of about 5 boys, ages 9-12....
I'm planning to spend 2 nites at outerbanks. It does not matter which day of week from August 8 to 14 2011





We have 6 adults 57-63 yrs old. Cheapest hotels please.
Where is the best place to stay over Thanksgiving





I am thinking of doing a family get together over the Thanksgiving Holiday. I would like an ocean front home rental that has a wood burning fireplace,...
Can I buy kids beach chairs near Rodandthe?





I am wondering if there is any place along the way to Rodandthe to buy kids beach chairs
turtles and horses





When and where would be a nice place to stay to see turtles hatch and wild horses?
I'm looking for a large rental home for about 50 to 75 people in Outer Banks?





I'm looking for a large rental home in Outer Banks for about 50 to 75 people? The large group rental is for August 25 - September 1, 2012. Should ...
How old do you have to be to camp in a tent in the national park campgrounds?





I'm 17. and I want to go camping there but don't know what the age limit is.
Where to have a romantic sunrise breakfast over looking the beach or on the beach?





Would like to be on the beach or a nice place over looking the beach to watch the sunrise.
Ideas for children's activities at Thanksgiving 2011 in Corolla





We will be visiting Corolla Thanksgiving week 2011. We would like some suggested activities for children.
We are driving an R.V. from Wisconsin and renting a home in Duck. Is there a place close by to park the R.V. for the week?





We would like to park as close to Duck as possible.
Are dogs allowed on the beach?





Are dogs allowed on the beach?
What are the beaches and town like in Rodanthe?





We are headed to Rodanthe on Friday and have never been. We are looking forward to a relaxing beach vacation but we also like to get out and grab a ...
Which beach to go to





I am looking for a beach in the Outer Banks where I can camp and have a bonfire. Could you tell me what beach, if any, where this is allowed?
Is there a place to park an RV while renting in Carova?





We have rented a house in Carova and would love to drive an RV from Boston instead of flying so the kids can experience the drive! Is there a place ...
OBX discount golf?





Golf courses on the Outer Banks are beautiful and my wife and I have enjoyed playing them over the years.
We have discontinued playing when we come ...
Our horses?





I want to bring our horses on vacation with us down to the Outer Banks. Is there anywhere close there I can board them both for a week?
Otter Watching





I'd like to see some river otters on my visit in a couple of weeks. I saw one at Pea Island once. Any other sites where I'd be "assured" to see some?...
RENTAL for April 21-25th dog friendly, 4 -5 bdrm





Having a hard time finding rental for these dates because most are weekly Sat-Sat, this is a Thursday to Monday
4 adults (2 in 80's) and one small ...
Can you please provide some tent camping sites at the Outer Banks





My husband and I camped at beach side camping grounds as we were growing up and feel that it allows us the freedom to enjoy two of our favorite family ...
When did the beach road north of Duck become open to the general public?





When I lived on the OBX back in '83-84 I seem to remember there being a gate and guard on Duck road and it being a private community. Also,if I remember ...
Lived in Kitty Hawk 83-84, on the beach road, next to a mom and pop laundromat. Is it still there along with the house to the right of it and the one behind it?





I'm coming down in April after being gone 26 years and want to see if where I used to live is still there. Also lived in a house on Arch St. in KDH ...
Where to stay?





We are three married couples in our late twenties planning on coming to the outerbnks next spring/early summer. We don't want the beach to be crowded ...
Are there handicap accessible beaches in the OBX?





Most of the beaches that I see in the OBX have steps for beach access. I have a handicap daughter who is in a wheel chair. We have the beach chair ...
What houses are available for non-family/college student groups?





I have a group of very responsible friends that are interested in renting a beach house for a week in summer 2011. We have been going to North Myrtle ...
Where do you suggest we stay to keep five teenagers entertained for a week?





None are of driving age so we can't send them out on their own. Just looking for the town that has the most entertainment or nearby shopping, mini ...
Do you have a house to rent to people under 25?





Hello,
My name is Rebecca Snyder. I am 23 years old. My fiance and I are getting married in September. Our first vacation together was to ...
Is there a company that I can contact to book a week of golf without accomodations in the Outer Banks area?





We will be travelling to the Outer Banks for a week of golf from April 24 - May 1, 2011. We have already arranged for accomodation in Kitty Hawk but ...
Which beaches can I drive on with my vehicle in the Outer Banks?





I'm looking for an Outer Banks rental in a town close to a beach that I can drive my vehicle on.
Why is the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse famous?





What was the first lighthouse made?
December restaurant, shop, attraction closings?





Plan on vacationing December 28-31, 2010 but heard there are many restaurants, shops, and local attractions closed. Is this true? Was looking forward ...
I have my own kyack and wanted to fish the sound. I'm staying in avon what is the best thing I can do to catch fish?





Just need some fishing tips for fishing the sound in Avon.
Where do I dump my trash in Carova?





We are leaving today and need to take our trash to the dump but do not know where it is located.
Where can I get the Route 12 car cling sticker decals for your car window?





Its a black n white rectangular cling decal for your window....its says Route 12
Camping on the Beach





Our family rented a house in Corolla and wanted to know if sleeping in a tent on the beach is allowed (my sons wanted to do this one night)?
Where is the best most reasonably priced seafood place that is kid friendly?





Just looking for a not too expensive place to eat that's a nice place to take the family
Beach closings





Good day- can you give me a list of beaches that will be closed the week of July 25th???????????????
Need help finding an OBX rental house ...





Hello,
I read your section on renting a house to a non-family/under 25 year olds and how it might be difficult but not impossible. I have been ...
Help with Rental





I am planning to go on a vacation to the Outer Banks in July for 3 days.(this is our first vacation to the Outer Banks) I am unable get any vacation ...
Best restaurant for a large family dinner.





Hi! I love your site. This summer I will be spending a week in Corolla with my in-laws. This is the second time we've done this, and while it was ...
Outer Banks Gardens





Where are public gardens?
Grocery Stores in Carova





What is the nearest grocery store to Carova?
Questions about Corolla and Oracoke Island





Hello,
I am looking for a place to vacation around the week of September 11 - September 18, and I was thinking about either Oracoke Island or ...
Small ... on the beach ... private pool





I am looking for a small house with a private pool on the beach!
Only two of us ... quiet ... in our 50's just want a week to relax and not go ...
Pearl Hunting





I used to go to Nags Head every year with my family and we stayed at MP 11. Many years ago when we were there I remember going to a place where you ...
RV parking ??





I have a 30 ft Class A RV. Is there parking available for such a large vehicle? Or ever better, are RVs allowed in/on the Outer Banks? (I don't ...
Can you have bon fires on the beach?





Can you have a bon fire on the beach?
Why when I look on different websites does it say there are more than one Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?





On every website I go on it say there is more the one Cape Hatteras Light House. Is that true?
Could you please put a link to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund on your page with information about the wild horses?





The Corolla wild Horse Fund website, www.corollawildhorses.org, has a wealth of information. We also offer a special membership opportunity called "trip ...
Christmas week





You said that you have been going to the Outer Banks between Christmas and New Years for the past six years. My wife and I are looking for a Christmas ...
Where in the Outer Banks can I get an iPod adapter for my car?





My iPod adapter just went and I need my tunes. Where can I find a store on OBX to buy one? I am staying in Sanderling. Thanks for the help!
Renting a House on the Outer Banks when under 25





Do you know a place in the Outer Banks that will rent to 22 and 23 year olds? I've been looking all over for sites that will rent to me but all of ...
Fun things to do in the Outer Banks in North Carolina?





This summer my mom and I are taking a trip to the Outer Banks. What are some fun things to do while there?
Nice beaches in the Outer Banks?





My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to the Outer Banks and we want to know of some of the beaches that are clean, fun, and pretty. We have never ...
Should I take a roadtrip to the Outer Banks?





I would love to take a road trip to the Outer Banks. Do you have any suggestions on how long we should spend there? Where to stay? Where to eat? What ...
What are some really romantic restaurants in the Outer Banks?





My husband and I will be in the Outer Banks with our family during our anniversary. We want to find a restaurant that is really romantic to go to just ...
What can you tell me about the Outer Banks?





Please tell me about the Outer Banks. Where did you stay? Where did you eat? Do you have any recommendations to someone who wants to take a trip there?...