Picture-perfect beaches, cool sea breezes,
ancient shipwrecks, weathered fi shing villages
and unrivaled sunsets make this North Carolina
haven the perfect close-to-home summer escape!N
ot only have the Outer Banks beaches
been named in America’s top 10 beaches
for the past 20 years in a row, but this collec-
tion of beautiful barrier islands off the coast
of North Carolina is also touted for its mild
weather, stunning vistas and rich colonial
history —dating all the way back to 1585!
Start your day by marveling at the majes-
tic views from the top of the historic Cape
Hatteras Lighthouse. The 210-foot-high struc-
ture is the tallest lighthouse in the U.S.Next, visit the Wright Brothers National
Memorial. Stand in the very spot from which
they launched the first successful airplane
flight. You can even climb aboard a life-size
model of the prototype plane they flew!
End your day with a sunset ferry ride to
Ocracoke Island, the rumored resting place
of the pirate Blackbeard ’s buried treasure!
There, you can grab a seat at the isle’s famous
Howard’s Pub for freshly caught steamed
oysters and a jumbo margarita—aah!Bask in the beaut y
of the Outer Banks!
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