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Outer Banks

Outer Banks, Dare County, NC 27982, United States of America · North Carolina

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About Outer Banks

The Outer Banks are a 200 mi (320 km) string of barrier islands and spits off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, on the east coast of the United States. They line most of the North Carolina coastline, separating Currituck Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Elevation: 1 m

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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SS Richmond ShipwreckSightseeing · SS Richmond Shipwreck, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Salvo, NC 27972, United States of America
Mirlo RescueMonument · Mirlo Rescue, 23645 NC 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968, United States of America
Chicamacomico Life Saving StationMuseum · Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, 23645 Midgett Drive, Rodanthe, NC 27968, United States of America
BoathouseMuseum · Boathouse, 23645 Midgett Drive, Rodanthe, NC 27968, United States of America
1874 Station HouseMuseum · 1874 Station House, 23645 Laura Lane, Rodanthe, NC 27968, United States of America

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May - Oct

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Location

Outer Banks, Dare County, NC 27982, United States of America

35.5669° N, 75.4688° W

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