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Discover the best places to watch football in the Outer Banks—from local sports bars to vacation rentals with big-screen TVs perfect for game day. Plan your OBX trip with the best football viewing spots.

You’ve probably heard about the Outer Banks wild horses – or seen the signs while driving in, warning to keep your distance from the herds. You might have even seen a few of them on your visits to the 4x4 area in Corolla, or when you’ve traveled down to Bodie Island, or further down to Ocracoke Island. But whether you’re a newcomer to the Outer Banks or have been coming here for years, here’s some information about our equine neighbors:

If you’re a Jeep or 4x4 enthusiast, the Outer Banks is the kind of place that belongs on your radar. Whether you’re driving in with your own rig or planning to rent one locally, this stretch of the North Carolina coast offers some of the best beach driving and off-road exploring on the East Coast.

Celebrate July 4th in the Outer Banks with parades, fireworks, runs, and historic tours across the Northern Beaches. With delicious food from local vendors and fun for all ages, make this Independence Day unforgettable!

Dreaming of an unforgettable beach getaway without the high price tag? The Outer Banks offers spectacular sunrises, shoreline strolls, and coastal charm—and it's possible to enjoy all of this without spending a fortune. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy the stunning Outer Banks while sticking to a budget.

Few places are as magical as Ocracoke Island. Once a favorite haunt of Blackbeard the Pirate, this remote retreat boasts some of America's most beautiful beaches... along with breathtaking views of Pamlico Sound on one side and Atlantic Ocean on the other. Not to mention a legendary lighthouse,

For the last several decades, vacation rentals in the Outer Banks could only be rented on a weekly basis, checking in on a Saturday or Sunday and checking out the following week. While that worked for the majority of travelers, we’ve found that people tend to vacation differently these days. This is why we couldn’t be more excited to launch our “in-season shorts stays” on a select group of our Outer Banks vacation rentals!

Back in 2014 we released a blog article on how to avoid the traffic on you drive to the Outer Banks. After seeing how many people that article helped and reading everyone's responses and tips, we've decided to update it. Anyone who has driven to the Outer Banks on a Saturday knows how bad the traffic

Whether you are traveling with your own clan, a group of friends, or other families, road tripping as a group has perks. One of the biggest advantages of family travel is congregating in one of those spacious, gorgeous, oceanfront Outer Banks rental houses you've always admired. However, this type of arrangement does require some finesse. Here are our top 10 tips for making family and group travel to the Outer Banks easier.

Blue Zones are places that have been identified by researchers to have significantly longer lifespans. From Greece to Japan to Costa Rica, everything from diet to exercise to a social network has been shown to decrease chances of diseases like dementia, heart disease, and cancer. One of the other healthy lifestyle choices identified is generosity and giving back to the community, and the Painting the Outer Banks Blue Gala is one way that the Outer Banks is attempting to promote it!