The Outer Banks - Beautiful SeclusionTip: Check out this site. www.outerbanks.org The Outer Banks are a chain of islands stretching more than 100 miles along the eastern North Carolina coast. Roanoke, Colington, Bodie, Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands offer a look into the way life used to be. With few physical links to the mainland, time takes on a different meaning. Locals are proud to have escaped the mainland life and tourists chose this secluded spot as choice that not everyone wants to make. You’ll find remote beaches and luxurious rentals. You’ll discover sandy dunes and an abundance of spots for all kinds of water sports. Rent a kayak, canoe, Jet Ski or windsurfing equipment or relax at a soundside table and just watch. Read more about the NC Outer banks beach resorts, oceanfront hotels, and other tourist attractions. Restaurant Suggestions: Smokeys Restaurant Corolla Stripers Bar & Grille Manteo and Corolla Fishbones Sunset Grille and Raw Bar Duck Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet Kitty Hawk Black Pelican Oceanfront Café Kitty Hawk Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar Kill Devil Hills The Pit Surf Shop Kill Devil Hills Colington Cafe Kill Devil Hills Kelly’s Restaurant & Tavern Nags Head Totuga’s Lie Shellfish Bar and Grille Nags Head Howard’s Pub Ocracoke Village Recommended Hotels: The Sanderling Resort and Spa - Duck, NC Days Inn - Kill Devil Hills, NC 
Wright Brothers National Memorial Kill Devil Hills is home to the site where the Wright Brothers first took to the air. Commemorating the flight of 852 feet which took place on December 17, 1903 a monument was erected in 1932. The visitor center along with monuments at the actual location of the flight will provide an entertaining and educational stop. Watersports and Beaches There are many public beaches here. Click Here for a complete list. Many people swear that the Outer Bank’s surf is the best on the East Coast. The water is warmer than in New England and the waves are more consistent than most places in Florida. In the 1970’s the East Coast Surfing Championships started here and they are still an annual event. Several times the U.S. Championships were also held on the Outer Banks. There are many places to rent boards and to arrange for lessons. The following are just a few. A tip for a great place to visit is Pamlico Sound. The is the largest lagoon along the East Coast. It stretches for 80 miles and is up to 30 miles wide. If you're a windsurfer or enjoy watching the surfers head to Canadian Hole. The sound is protected from the heavier Atlantic surf by barrier islands and conditions are calmer with steady winds, shallow thigh-deep water, and glassy water. Pamlico Sound is ideal for family swimming and kayaking. Kite Flying The wide open spaces and consistent wind makes the Outer Banks a great place for kite flying. Go to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head for acres and acres of unobstructed air. Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest kite store in the area. In addition to a great selection of kite you can get all sorts of other gear at Kitty Hawk. Whether you need gear, lessons or assistance for Kiteboarding, Hang gliding, Kayaking, Surfing or you want to arrange a tour of the area, you need to stop by Kitty Hawk Kites.
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