Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Shop Local at Outer Banks Holiday Vendor and Artisan Markets

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The holiday shopping season officially begins on Friday, and if you want to feel good about where you spend your money, please shop local! Around the Outer Banks there are a thousand ways to shop local, from locally owned, independent stores to artisan markets to gift certificates for services. It's fun to get out... Read More

The 1st Annual Misfit Bars of Christmas Crawl Kicks Off November 26

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, November 21, 2024
On the Outer Banks, holiday socializing has become synonymous with barhopping. It's becoming a tradition for local restaurants and bars to go all out with holiday decorating, special events and signature holiday-themed drinks and food specials that draw in patrons ready to revel in the festive season. If you're... Read More

OBX Places You Need to Know About: Ascension Sanctuary, Hi-Vibe Holistics and Shine On Juicery

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, November 14, 2024
Meet the Women Lighting up a Little Corner of KDH Tucked in among the chain restaurants and pharmacies of French Fry Alley in Kill Devil Hills is a magical utopia of kindness, health, healing, community and connection. Here you can heal your body with vegan food, cold-pressed juices and healing herbs, shop for fair-... Read More

It's Time to Buy Tickets for the Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, November 6, 2024
It’s already time to start thinking about the Christmas holidays. Trees, decor and candy are for sale. Holiday-themed markets are kicking off (Dowdy Park Holiday Market and Town of Manteo Merry Market are this weekend) and retailers are already pitching gift ideas. It’s also time to start planning for holiday events... Read More

Ocracoke's Phenomenal Island Inn & Commons Project

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 31, 2024
On Ocracoke Island, a new village attraction is coming together nicely at the site of the historic Island Inn on the corner of Lighthouse Road and Irvin Garrish Highway. The Historic Island Inn & Commons project, spearheaded by Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS), supported by Ocracoke Tourism Development... Read More