Writing for VisitSouth.com, Amy Brayfield put together this brief guide to Outer Banks brewpubs and wineries. It’s short and to the point, but you’ll want to spend a little more time sampling the local fair. One great local brewmaster was overlooked, Paul Charron of the Full Moon Cafe and Brewery in Manteo. A Hidden Outer Banks tip: the food… Continue reading a toast to obx brewmasters
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there’s a better way to start your obx vacation
As this writer from the the Carroll County Times discovered, summertime traffic on the Outer Banks can bumper to bumper on the weekends. After trying a couple of strategies, this family discovered a way to skip the traffic jam by planning ahead: book a fun activity online, get to the Outer Banks early in the morning, and then enjoy… Continue reading there’s a better way to start your obx vacation
mustang music’s back to school bash on august 17th!
As the Mustang Music Festivals have grown, Mike Dianna, the founder and guiding force behind the twice a year events, has wanted to do more to give back to the community. He has always donated a portion of the proceeds to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and now, with the Mustang Outreach Program, his belief that the… Continue reading mustang music’s back to school bash on august 17th!
obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
Outer Banks visitors are always looking for the freshest seafood. We came across this blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau on Carolina Designs‘ website that has some great information about local fish markets and some of the catch they carry. The markets in this article are north of Oregon Inlet; we’ll have to look around and see if… Continue reading obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx
Nu-Blu is a bluegrass band that is poised to move to national notoriety. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun gives a good sense of what the group is all about and how many years really go into overnight success. “Music speaks differently to all of us, and we all have very different tastes.… Continue reading nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx
eastern nc bbq = a perfect obx tradition
We came across this blog that Kip Tabb wrote for Carolina Designs about eastern North Carolina barbecue and we thought it did a great job of talking about the history of the dish, where to get it and what makes it sooooo good. “Just about everywhere you go in this part of North Carolina, it… Continue reading eastern nc bbq = a perfect obx tradition
painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler
Whimsical, colorful and done with a unique flair, the artwork of Outer Banks native, Chris Wheeler is becoming part of the Outer Banks scene. This profile from OBXsurfinfo.com gives a good overview of what all the excitement is about. “Chris Wheeler is 27 years young. Born and raised on the OBX, he’s been drawing since… Continue reading painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler
here’s your chance to share your obx story
Hmmm, you say, what’s the deal with that weird “share your story” button on every page of this website? Hidden Outer Banks is a COLLECTIVE: A place where we can ALL share our stories of the obx and what it looks like/feels like for us through words, video, art, photos, music– whatever that means to… Continue reading here’s your chance to share your obx story