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OBX LIFE
The Spirit of the Outer Banks
Experience the true essence of the Outer Banks with our diverse range of businesses, all designed to bring joy, excitement and convenience to your OBX beach vacation. Whether you’re here for fun, fitness or just a relaxing day by the sea, we’ve got something for everyone! Our businesses... Read More
More Than a Party: Why Good Times & Gatherings Matter on the Outer Banks
Many years ago I attended Rodanthe’s Old Christmas celebration, a centuries-old village tradition that recognizes the Christmas of the Julian calendar on January 5 (or the Saturday closest to it) with a community oyster shoot, an oyster roast, a chicken and pastry feast, music and the appearance of a “wild steer”... Read More
Art by the Beach
Creating One-of-a-Kind Souvenirs at Studio 12
Have you ever wondered how it feels to sit at a pottery wheel with slick clay spinning beneath your hands?
Have you wanted to witness soft watercolors flowing from brush to canvas as you paint a seascape that’s alive with motion and color?
Or maybe you’ve dreamt of... Read More
50 Years of Wonder: How the N.C. Aquariums Became Coastal Icons
On September 9, 1976, more than 200 people gathered in the scorching sun on the north end of Roanoke Island for the opening of something the Outer Banks had never seen before: an aquarium.
N.C. Governor James Holshouser addressed the crowd, remarking, “Though we’ve conquered outer space, we are continuing to realize... Read More
Fall in Love with the Off-Season on The Northern Outer Banks
The Northern Outer Banks is known for its top-of-the-line beaches and gorgeous summer weather, but fall, winter and spring have their own kind of magic here.
Many locals and visitors say fall is their favorite season on The Northern Outer Banks. Ocean temperatures and the weather remain mild late into the fall, and... Read More