They love us in London!
This is the first thing that impresses you about the Outer Banks — the beaches. There are about 130 miles of them and, mostly, they are white, broad, pristine and empty. The second thing is the food, especially the seafood. In the north we feasted on local mahi-mahi, bluefish and tuna, scallops, oysters and shrimp.
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The Currituck Outer Banks has enjoyed quite a bit of press in recent days! The Daily Advance reports on a recent exhibit of photos chronicling the history of Long Point:
More than 200 residents and history enthusiasts filed into Currituck Middle School last June for an event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the building of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
The event was such a success that Barbara Snowden, Currituck’s official historian, and the Currituck County Historical Society have arranged a display of 19th century “then and now” images of Long Point Island at Currituck Public Library in Barco.
Also, the Piedmont Review highlights a nice article on the region’s two best attractions: the wild horses and the wine.
Rows of corn stand alongside Cabernet vines, and migratory snow geese nestle among the Sangiovese, part of the acres of grapes in Sanctuary, home to an amazing assemblage: Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Norton and the classic Muscadine. These grapes, according to Wright, ripen in the intense summer heat, tempered by cooling ocean breezes. The ancient sand dunes provide drainage and unique flavor to the fruit.
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I have spent weekends in the Outer Banks before, and my recommendation is to visit in the off-peak: late spring or — preferably, even — early fall. The water stays warm through September, and you’ll get sunny, temperate days through much of October, when the summer crowds have long since evaporated.
Still, the beach is sprawling enough to give vacationers enough elbow room during the peak season, even if the roads and bike paths get crowded. And even in close quarters, the people are friendly. Everyone’s on vacation, so no one’s in a rush. Faster bikers will shout “good morning!” as they whiz past you.
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The Outer Banks, in particular Duck, Corolla, and Currituck, were the focus of a travel article featured in the Houston Chronicle. It’s no surprise that we receive praise from all corners of the country - every year we welcome visitors from all over the world. Some pass through on their way up or down the Atlantic Coast, while others stick around for a lengthy, relaxing vacation in a spacious beach rental. Wherever you hail from, however long you stay, you are always welcome here!
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