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World-Class Amenities, Welcoming Island Vibe
The Outer Banks has a very particular atmosphere that you catch wind of the moment you cross over one of the bridges from the mainland. You can feel it in the relaxation of your shoulders, the deep breath of salty-aired contentment, the kicking off of your shoes. The atmosphere is laid back here, the people welcoming... Read More

Warning: This Could Be Habit Forming
Standing on land at the water’s edge and looking out at the ocean or sound is an experience we all love on the Outer Banks. Hearing the waves roll in, watching the wind play on the water’s surface and smelling the salty air make us feel alive and in awe.
When we swap terra firma for time on the water, we get a whole... Read More

In Partnership with the Wild
It’s a scene like you’ve only viewed on television – the toss of manes and rearing of forelegs, the wild neighs and clatter of hooves as two horses duke it out for the lady they both fancy, sea oats waving in the background and an ocean breeze coursing over the rippling muscles of their bodies. Only you’re there, in... Read More

Legends in the Making: Outer Banks Nightlife
It was a cast party for the record books following the run of an epic show. After its final events in December of 2017 and January of 2018, as Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern prepared to close its curtain forever, the stories flowed. Couples reminisced about meeting in the Kelly’s bar and eventually marrying and... Read More

How to Create a Dining Memory
Think back to the best restaurant meals you’ve had in your life, the ones that really stick out as superior in your mind. More than likely it is not just one element of the experience that is lingering in your mind but the way the entire experience made you feel.
Our memories are highly emotional. Our emotional... Read More