Top Things to do in Outer Banks
Top Hotels in Outer Banks
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 2. Sanderling Resort
- 3. Sea Ranch Resort
- 4. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
- 5. The Island Motel
- 6. Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
- 7. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
- 8. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
- 9. Shutters On the Banks
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
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Things to do in Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast: The Best Food & Drink
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a 100-mile stretch of barrier islands dotted with pristine beaches, quaint towns and historic sites.
If you love swimming, kayaking, or surfing, be sure to visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. To really experience local culture, explore each coastal village and sample as much food as you can along the way. (Pro tip: Try the catch of the day.) If you’re looking for a history lesson, check out Roanoke Island or the Wright Brothers National Memorial. And of course, no day is complete without watching the sunset from Jockey’s Ridge.
Restaurants in Outer Banks
1. Harbor House Seafood
2. Outer Banks Distilling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee197178 - Winchester, United States
Our group of 12 had a blast. Informative tour that revealed distilling processes, history of rum in the world and locally, and great rum!
3. Vineyard Voyage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
What do you get when you combine Boats, Wine and Good Times? The hottest new tour on the Outer Banks! Vineyard Voyage departs the quaint Outer Banks community of Duck and crosses scenic Currituck Sound by boat to Sanctuary Vineyards. Upon arrival at a historic hunting lodge boathouse you begin the overland part of the voyage in an open-air 4x4 safari truck. Sanctuary Vineyards is located on the historic Wright Brothers Farm, an area rich in waterfowl heritage and farming which dates back to the 1800s. You'll travel through the marsh and cross agriculture fields to reach the 33 acres of viniferous grapes. Once you arrive at the vineyard, you'll get a behind the scenes tour of the winery and receive a private wine tasting. Learn the vine-to-glass process, smell the French oak barrels and meet the master winemakers behind this intriguing process. Make reservations early, this tour sells out frequently!
4. Outer Banks Tastes and Tales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Outer Banks Tastes & Tales offers a variety of walking tours in the Manteo historic and waterfront areas, including adult beverage tasting tours, haunted history ghost tours, pirate tales tours, historic homes tours, an interactive kid-friendly tour designed for families, and more!
5. Growlers To Go Craft Beer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Growlers To Go is a bottle shop with up to 42 taps of craft brews that you can sample & take with you in growlers to go, or enjoy on-premise with pints and flights. We are proud to feature all the local Outer Banks breweries, along with the best of North Carolina and national favorites. Ask for samples and advice if you're overwhelmed by the choices! We also stock up to 100 varieties of packaged beer, as well as cold singles to mix & match for your own crafty six pack. For the wine lover, we offer an eclectic wine selection. And new this year, Growlers to Go also offers a fine selection of hand rolled cigars! Come taste the Grainbow, and find your flavor!
6. OBX Party Bus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Home of the Outer Banks Pub Crawl, the best party on the beach! The OBX Party Bus is perfect for bachelor & bachelorette parties, birthdays, etc. The party bus: awesome sound system, nightclub lighting, coolers for your beer & wine. Let us show you beach in style, hitting all the hot Outer Banks bars and nightclubs. You drink, you party, we drive!
7. The Mother Vine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By cryoung2 - Charleston, United States
This massive vine is relatively easy to find on Roanoke Island. Go into Matteo and drive toward the Aquarium and Airport and Mother vineyard Road is near the Airport on the opposite side of the road. Drive down Mother Vinyard Road approximately 3/4 mile and look for a home made sign announcing the vine. There are two houses with the vine between them and the first house you come to has a separate parking area for the vine. Very impressive piece of history.
8. Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By FiveOaks61 - Rolling Prairie, United States
Wonderful beer brewed by a husband and wife who are passionate about the craft. This micro brewery is only a couple of years old but they have perfected a good variety of craft beers. The focus is on the beer so do not expect anything close to fancy. You are sitting at a plastic table talking with the brewer who is most passionate about what he does. Great IPA,s, a wonderful Mexican Amber Lager and a darn good Saison. Stop in and get a flight to sample for yourself you won’t be disappointed.
9. Vineyards On The Scuppernong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Manteo Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
