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1. Wright Brothers National Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bodie Island Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve

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4. Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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5. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

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6. Coastal Kayak Touring Company

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7. Corolla Adventure Park, Outer Banks

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8. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

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9. Ghost Crab Quest

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10. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

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11. Jockey's Ridge State Park

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12. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School

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13. Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

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14. North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

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15. OBX Airplanes

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16. Ocracoke Preservation Museum

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17. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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18. Roanoke Island Festival Park

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19. The Lost Colony

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20. Wild Horse Adventure Tours

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21. Avon Fishing Pier, Outer Banks

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Found just off the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks are an inviting chain of islands that offer beautiful beaches, national parks, and a rich history. Visit during the summer, when the weather is perfectly suited for fishing, birdwatching, camping, and enjoying the natural beauty of the islands.

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