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!

New Outer Banks Restaurants & Bars to Try in 2024

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, August 1, 2024
Outer Banks businesses ebb and flow like the tides, and each season there’s a new wave of places to explore. Here are nearly 20 new places to enjoy food and drinks on the Outer Banks. Most are brand new, opened in 2024, a couple are remakes of an old favorite, and a couple opened in 2023 but might not yet be on your... Read More

5,000 Performances in 87 Years ... the Lasting Legacy of The Lost Colony

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Lost Colony is an outdoor drama about important events in our nation’s history, but the production itself has such a long legacy that it’s an important historical event in its own right. First performed on July 4, 1937, The Lost Colony is based on Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s script about the... Read More

Finding Banker Horses with Bob's Wild Horse Tours

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, July 18, 2024
As a local writer who covers all things Outer Banks, I have been on my fair share of Corolla wild horse tours. But when I had the opportunity to go again a couple of weeks ago, I definitely jumped on board. Wild horse tours are always a worthy adventure, and no two wild horse tours are ever the same. I love seeing the... Read More

Get to Know a Local: Buddy Byrum of Buffalo City Distillery

By Molly Harrison | Monday, July 8, 2024
All across the Outer Banks are people doing their best to make a living while still finding time to enjoy this wonderful place they call home. In this edition of Get to Know a Local, you’ll meet one of them, Buddy Byrum, owner, CEO (“chief everything officer”) and master distiller at Buffalo City Distillery in Point... Read More

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, July 3, 2024
An Outer Banks Fourth of July is so much fun! It’s is a beautiful beach or boat day, and the night sky is going to be clear for the fireworks shows in Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, and Avon.  Here's where and when to find the fireworks. 4th of July Fireworks Avon Fishing Pier, 41001 N.C. Highway 12... Read More