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!

Tapas Crawls, Cook Offs and Wine Dinners Return for Outer Banks Taste of the Beach

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The last weekend of March, the Outer Banks turns into a four-day foodie fest with feasting, beverage lessons and pairings, cooking classes and restaurant competitions spanning from Roanoke Island to Nags Head and into Duck. Taste of the Beach draws out food professionals and enthusiasts from across the area and beyond... Read More

Outer Banks Daytrips: Elizabeth City Edition

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, February 12, 2020
I’m taking an unpopular stance (among most people on the Outer Banks) by making a case for Elizabeth City. My hometown. E City, as I affectionately call it. The inland city gets a bad rep from many folks around here who don’t know what they’re missing. Sure, there’s no ocean and it's nowhere near the Outer Banks’... Read More

Dazzle Your Valentine with Outer Banks Love

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, February 4, 2020
February is the month for Valentine’s, and I’m just awakening to the fact that since I’m in a relationship involving an actual person, I probably need to care this year. What does that even mean? While I might appear as cool as the February sunshine on the outside, inside my mind is racing: What’s a sweet gesture?... Read More

Outer Banks Super Bowl Destinations

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Super Bowl game day is this Sunday, February 2. I spent last year’s Super Bowl very purposefully not watching the game. I had no regrets at the time, but my nostalgia started kicking up for chicken wings and that sense of camaraderie as the 2020 game nears. This year, I’m paying more attention to what’s going on... Read More

Bookstore Crawling around the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, January 21, 2020
No matter where I am in the world, I can’t avoid ducking into a local bookseller. And honestly, I’m hard pressed to find any I like better than the indie bookstores around the Outer Banks. Aside from their impressive selections, these shops’ vibes are their main selling point. Some places are perfect when you want to... Read More