Outer Banks, North Carolina
What do Blackbeard, Orville and Wilbur Wright and sun-seeking tourists have in common? An affinity for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, for one. This collection of barrier islands off the Atlantic coast has drawn visitors for centuries. Blackbeard certainly wasn't the first person to take shelter in the area's coves and inlets, but the pirate was a frequent visitor during the early 1700s, roaming the waters near Ocracoke in search of plunder. [ more ]
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Attractions
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Restaurants
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Events
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Hotels
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