We are going on a vacatino to the outer banks, NC. We rented a house on the ocean in Duck, NC.

Has anyone ever been on vacation here? IF so, what activities did you do?

We are thinking of going to the acquarium, kite flying, and fishing.

Mostly though, we will just relax.

Hi Christina~
As you know my grandparents have some summer homes in Duck so I have been there a lot. Here is an article I wrote for the UB article page about the OBX. There should be some helpful info.

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Search (http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/search.php) Written by Caurie Anne Putnam (caur@hotmail.com) Brockport, New York

Surrounded by ocean on one side and bay on the other, the Outer ...Banks is a thin 30,000 acre land mass of the Eastern coast of North Carolina. The sky is the limit—literally and figuratively—on activities and fun in this place that is one of the United State’s most glorious natural landscapes and perfect honeymoon escapes.

I have been going to the Outer Banks for family vacations for fifteen years and have watched it grow in popularity. Although the Outer Banks are definitely more developed then they were fifteen years ago, they are a far cry from the crazy, commercialized beaches of, say, Daytona or Virginia Beach. Big hotels are not the norm in the Outer Banks—in fact you would be hard pressed to find a half a dozen. Rather, most vacationers to the Outer Banks rent beach homes. This is the true Outer Banks experience.

There are an abundance of beach homes ready for rental during any season and to fit any price range. Some are just your basic beach shack, while others are state of the art luxury beach homes that rent for thousands of dollars a week. The nice thing about renting a beach home is that you will have your own kitchen, a real plus in the Outer Banks since seafood is fresh, abundant, and cheap. Fishing is also very good.

My husband and I were given a week at my grandparent’s luxurious beach house in the little Outer Bank’s village of Duck (Ships Watch to be exact www.shipswatch.com (http://www.shipswatch.com/)) for our wedding gift. We took our ...trip three months after the wedding and found it the perfect post-wedding refresher. The Outer Banks are the busiest in the summer, since they are a very popular ...getaway for Mid-Atlantic families. If you want a more relaxed feel, I suggest visiting in May or the early Fall when the towns are much less crowded, but the weather is still very beach worthy. My husband and I took our wedding ...trip in late September and it was absolutely perfect.

The Outer Banks is probably not the spot to go if you want a real action packed honeymoon, because “laid back” is definitely the pace of life. You can happily spend a week shut up in your beach rental. However, if you do want to take some day trips, the Outer Banks have some wonderful, one-of-a-kind attractions. You will definately need a ...rental car, but you should not have any problem finding any of the sites. There is basically one road in and out of the entire Outer Banks. As a seasoned visitor, these are my favorite attractions:


Jockey’s Ridge State Park (Nags Head)

At about 100 feet, Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic Coast. It is also host to a myriad of fun activities, such as kite flying, hiking, hang gliding, sand boarding, photography, sunset viewing, and tours. www.jockeysridgestatepark.com (http://www.jockeysridgestatepark.com/)

The Lost Colony (Roanoke)

If you paid attention in US History, you will remember that the Lost Colony was the first attempt by the British to colonize the New World. Between 1584-1587 colonists lived on Roanoke Island until they disappeared without a trace. Today, you can visit the original site, which contains: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site; The Elizabethian Gardens; and (an outdoor play about their experience) The Lost Colony.
www.thelostcolony.com (http://www.thelostcolony.com/)

Lighthouses

The Outer Banks are home to the following beautiful and historic lighthouses: Bodie Island; Cape Hatteras; Currituck Beach; and Ocracoke. You can spend a day driving the entire Outer Banks and looking at each unique lighthouse. Pack a picnic lunch, though, some of these lighthouses are very remote.

Wright Brother’s National Memorial (Kill Devil Hills)

No trip to the Outer Banks would be complete without a trip to the Wright Brother’s National Memorial—the site of the first airplane ...flight in 1903! The park ranger’s tour is great and the hike up to the memorial is wonderful for your mind and legs alike.

I have just highlighted the major attractions of the Outer Banks. If you get a chance to see them during your honeymoon, great! If not, don’t worry. Most people who visit the Outer Banks get hooked by its relaxed pace, friendly people, delicious food, and natural splendor. I have little doubt you will be back!

Great article Caurie! Thanks so much!

We went to Duck NC a few years back. My inlaws are members of RCI and it was a wonderful trip. There was good shopping, good food and ya gotta love the ocean too.We visited some of the lighthouses and the Wright Muesum too. It was wonderful and so relaxing too. I am sure you will have a wonderful time.

The minute I saw your thread, I thought about our visits to the outer banks and immediately smiled. We LOVE it there. We first went when we got engaged. His parents had rented a beach house. Then for the past 2 summers, we've gone when my oldest was 10 months and then again last summer w/ both our girls. Sarah, our youngest was 4 months at the time. We went w/ both of our families. It was soooo wonderful. 2 times we stayed in duck and last year in corolla. We've been to jockey's ridge, skidooing, 4 wheel driving to see the wild horses, the corolla lighthouse and plenty of restaurants. 2 summers ago, we went in june and it was great. it was the beginning of the season (1st week in june) and it wasn't that crowded. last year we went in august and it was packed so traffic along the coastal road was very heavy and getting there took much longer than usual. We also went last columbus day weekend as well. You should have a wonderful time... I love the fact that mostly all they have there (at least the northern part) are beachhouses. We haved made so many memories there... we can't wait to go back! Have a great time!!!!!

Oh, I am so glad to hear the positive experiences. Thanks gals. :) We are going the last week of May and the first week of June so hopefully it won't be too crouded. :) I am so excited now. :)