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Visiting the Outer Banks in January

As the winter winds sweep across the Outer Banks, transforming this coastal haven into a peaceful retreat, January emerges as the perfect time to discover a different side of this beloved destination. While the summer crowds have dispersed, leaving behind a serene landscape, the Outer Banks in January invites you to indulge in a unique blend of relaxation, exploration, and tranquility. Here are compelling reasons why you should consider packing your bags and heading to this coastal gem during the winter month!

Not All Vacations Have To Be An Adventure OBX Sunrise

Although the Outer Banks is a vacation destination fully-equipped to give you the adventure of a lifetime, a good vacation does not always have to be about packing your itinerary full of activities. Here are a few “activities” to help you achieve total relaxation.

How Did the Outer Banks Get Its Name?

It's hard to imagine a time where the letters "OBX" didn't plaster every sign, t-shirt and bumper sticker you encountered during your summer vacation but the Outer Banks of North Carolina has not always been known as such to visitors or locals. So how did this barrier island become known as the Outer Banks? And what about the other towns? Kitty Hawk? Nags Head? Where did these names come from? Keep reading for more.

Three people standing in front of a replica of the Vietnam War memorial in DC.

A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country—The Wall That Heals will be on display in Dare County from November 16, 2023 through November 19, 2023 at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head.

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