Articles
Selectively Small but a Mighty Force
When longtime Outer Banks real estate professional Brook Sparks started her vacation rental management company in 2021, she knew the perfect person to help her. Heather Cater has been in the vacation rental business since 2002, working her way from reservationist to property manager to accounting to general manager.... Read More
Days & Nights in Manteo
Downtown Manteo has been a favorite Outer Banks daytrip destination for decades. Visitors from all along the Outer Banks and throughout eastern North Carolina have long been drawn to the town’s shops, restaurants, activities, attractions and easy walkability. Now more and more people are discovering that Manteo is an... Read More
Fall is for Farm Markets on The Northern Outer Banks
With the weather cooling in the off-season, nothing says fall like a visit to one of The Northern Outer Banks’ farm markets. In the crisp autumn air, cozy in your jeans, boots and sweater, you’ll find fields of pumpkins and hay bales, brightly colored mums and piles of apples, sweet potatoes and collards for sale.
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Off-Season Eats on Hatteras Island
When the weather shifts and the summer tourists go home, what do Hatteras Island residents, second homeowners and fall visitors do? Enjoy the beach, surf, fish, kiteboard, hike – and go out to eat! And where do they love to dine? Here are two of their favorites.
Muffins and Scones
Muffins and Scones in Avon is... Read More
A Tour to Welcome in the Holidays
The Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour is a cherished tradition that beautifully showcases the unique blend of history, culture and festive spirit that defines the town of Manteo. Each year, on the first Saturday of December, this tour offers residents and visitors the opportunity to step inside some of Manteo’s... Read More