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First and foremost I'd like to thank the membership for their contributions on things to do, places to eat and "gotta sees". That information is priceless and helped make for a memorable trip. 
If you have not been to the Outer Banks it should go on your "short list", particularly if you are a beach person and prefer location over mega-resorts. The beaches are magnificent. Golden sands, small waves, dolphins cruise by and they stretch further than the eye can see. The ocean temperatures are pleasant. The people are extremely helpful and outgoing. There is so much to do and see that one week is not enough in which to do it all.
We went to Ockracoke Island to view the number one beach in the US, DS took a hang gliding lesson on Jockey's Ridge < a MUST you would never believe these dunes if you didn't see them in person> . We visited the Wright Memorial and of course played on the beach right outside our resort.
Things that might give city-folk pause:
If you are late, the management leaves your paper work and keys in a simple box outside the office.
People leave shade tents and expensive kayaks on the beach all night. Bicycles unlocked. Doors unlocked. Windows unlocked or unlockable....
The beach is "open" 24x7.
These are good things but take getting used to.
Other than the ubiquitous "Wings" for beach stuff and Food Lion supermarkets the areas we stayed in and traveled through have managed to keep the chains to a bearable minimum. If you must visit Mickey D's, Outback or Home Depot they do exist but they aren't on every single corner. There are plenty of mom & pop/indie businesses and restaurants to support.
We were lucky enough to stay directly ON the beach and I'll be composing a review shortly.
It is nice to be home but I am already planning on returning to OBX.
If you have not been to the Outer Banks it should go on your "short list", particularly if you are a beach person and prefer location over mega-resorts. The beaches are magnificent. Golden sands, small waves, dolphins cruise by and they stretch further than the eye can see. The ocean temperatures are pleasant. The people are extremely helpful and outgoing. There is so much to do and see that one week is not enough in which to do it all.
We went to Ockracoke Island to view the number one beach in the US, DS took a hang gliding lesson on Jockey's Ridge < a MUST you would never believe these dunes if you didn't see them in person> . We visited the Wright Memorial and of course played on the beach right outside our resort.
Things that might give city-folk pause:
If you are late, the management leaves your paper work and keys in a simple box outside the office.
People leave shade tents and expensive kayaks on the beach all night. Bicycles unlocked. Doors unlocked. Windows unlocked or unlockable....
The beach is "open" 24x7.
These are good things but take getting used to.
Other than the ubiquitous "Wings" for beach stuff and Food Lion supermarkets the areas we stayed in and traveled through have managed to keep the chains to a bearable minimum. If you must visit Mickey D's, Outback or Home Depot they do exist but they aren't on every single corner. There are plenty of mom & pop/indie businesses and restaurants to support.
We were lucky enough to stay directly ON the beach and I'll be composing a review shortly.
It is nice to be home but I am already planning on returning to OBX.
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