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Conde Nast article details how much there is to do on the Outer Banks

Perhaps the best article we have seen on what makes the Outer Banks such a wonderful place to visit. Local writer Hannah Lee Leidy gets it so right in this article for Conde Nast Traveler.

“For sandy beaches and legendary surf conditions, to historic lighthouses, shipwreck diving sites, and wild horses, the Outer Banks is a unique East Coast beach vacation. No single island or town bears the official name Outer Banks—rather, the term refers to the string of barrier islands cupping North Carolina’s entire coast, a divide between the inland and the Atlantic.

Born of 19th-century fishing villages and game hunting retreats, this destination now provides a year-round haven for surfers, artists, environmental researchers, families, and retirees. While many businesses close during the quiet winter months, come summertime the islands swell with life, drawing visitors to the family-friendly beaches and historic attractions.

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