The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the perfect place to plan your vacation when family fun is the goal! There are many activities, festivals, and beaches to visit for your entertainment. One of the most popular activities for the whole family to enjoy on vacation is mini golf, and Outer Banks mini golf courses offer challenging play for everyone from the beginner to the novice. Many are pirate-themed and open seven days a week. Listed below are some of the best OBX mini golf courses.
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The Best Surfing on the East Coast?
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The East Coast doesn’t have a reputation for epic surf, but North Carolina’s Outer Banks has a secret: it receives pretty much any squall or swell that travels across the Atlantic Ocean, making the region a premier surf spot! In fact, some claim that the area surrounding the Cape Hatteras lighthouse provides the best wave on the entire eastern seaboard! Many of our guests enjoy paddling out to take advantage of Outer Banks surfing opportunities along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. With expansive shorelines and sandbars jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean there are plenty of prime spots to choose from!
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There are multiple lighthouses to explore and admire along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, but among them all, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands supreme – both literally and figuratively. The landmark structure welcomes more than 150,000 visitors each year, and holds claim to being the tallest of its kind in North America. It is a genuine OBX icon, located in the heart of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, located in Nags Head, North Carolina, preserves the portion of the Outer Banks from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. The area stretches over 70 miles, is the first national seashore, and is managed by the National Park Service. This section of the beach is the largest, preserved parcels on the Outer Banks. Bringing in thousands of visitors each year, Cape Hatteras offers miles of tranquil yet beautiful beaches to walk on or drive near. Here is a list of everything you need to know about visiting Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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The windswept beaches along the Outer Banks of North Carolina may be the region’s foremost attraction, but the temperate climate, varying terrain, and close proximity to fabulous vacation rentals also makes it an ideal golf getaway at any time of year. Whether you are looking to test your skills with a challenging course or simply to see beautiful sights while teeing off with friends and family, you are sure to find one or more Outer Banks golf courses that suit your fancy. These are some of the most popular spots for hitting the links on your next Outer Banks vacation.
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Looking for Outer Banks surf fishing tips? The Outer Banks, or OBX, is a two-hundred-mile-long string of islands on the US east coast, spitting off the North Carolina Coast and southeastern Virginia. They cover most of the coastline of North Carolina, separating Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Currituck Sound from the Atlantic Ocean.
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The islands of the Outer Banks are a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. With wide open beaches bordering the Atlantic side of the islands and coastal marshes bordering the sound side of the islands, OBX supports a diverse array of sightseeing and activities.
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The Outer Banks is a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Carolina ‘sound’ on the west, there’s no shortage of picturesque scenery and abundant wildlife.
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Though the pristine beaches are certainly the primary draw for most visitors, the Outer Banks offers so much more—especially when it comes to outdoor recreation.
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The Outer Banks is filled with adventure, relaxation, and wonderful memories to be made. However, it’s not a family vacation without your whole family, including your pets. Luckily, the Outer Banks is one of the most pet-friendly vacation destinations on the east coast.
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