Outer Banks North Carolina

N orth Carolina’s Outer            Island Festival Park. In           Banks are a popular tourist     addition, there are year-round     destination due to the rich     events to enjoy, an art gallery,   historical attractions, the miles     a boardwalk, and performances      of pristine beaches, and the          down by the water.                 abundant natural areas that are                                          ripe for exploration. The string      Another excellent historical       of narrow barrier islands that        attraction is the Wright Brothers  comprise the Outer Banks are the      National Memorial, which           perfect place for your next           commemorates the location where    vacation if you want to take in       the first successful power flight  America’s early history or spread     occurred. There are museum         out on a sandy beach while            exhibits available in addition to  letting any stress you brought        tours of the flight trail area     with you melt away. Make your way     for those who are intrigued by     to the Outer Banks for your next      the miracle of flight. Other       vacation and experience a true        great attractions include the      coastal getaway.                      Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum,                                        which recognizes the more than     The Outer Banks represent the         1,000 ships that have been lost    first area that England tried to      along the coast, and the Cape      settle in America and are the         Hatteras Lighthouse, which is the  perfect place to learn more about     tallest in the country and allows  the history of the early              visitors to climb its steps for    settlements. The Lost Colony of       an amazing view over the water.    Roanoke Island was in the Outer                                          Banks and you can enjoy daily         Since the string of islands        programs aboard the Elizabeth II,     extends for over 100 miles, there  a design of a 16th century            are numerous sandy beaches that    sailing vessel, at the Roanoke        are perfect for strolling along    the shores or spreading out and                                          catching some sun. However, some      For those who want to get back to  of the best beaches in the area       nature and catch sight of some     can be found on Ocracoke Island,      gorgeous flora and fauna, there    which can be accessed via ferry       are numerous parks in the Outer    from Hatteras Island. Here you        Banks to accommodate your needs.   can pursue a variety of water         The Alligator River National       activities such as swimming,          Wildlife Refuge is located in a    windsurfing, and boating or           remote region and allows for       simply roam the shore in search       numerous outdoor pursuits, such    of the perfect shell or the most      as canoeing, kayaking, fishing,    breathtaking view.                    birdwatching, and hiking, on its                                         150,000 acres of wetland           Another great spot for water          habitats. If you are interested    activities is the Cape Hatteras       in seeing an even more diverse     National Seashore. Stretching         selection of birds, the Pea        from Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet,     Island National Wildlife Refuge    visitors can often be found           features over 360 species of       surfing in the waves or fishing       migratory, wading, shore, and      off the coast in search of trout,     upland birds that can be seen      flounder, stripers, and numerous      from the wildlife trails.         other species. Fishing is                                                available in the sand, in the         No matter what your interests,     sound, and off the piers, so          your Outer Banks vacation can be   bring your pole and tackle box,       filled with an abundance of        or rent one from a nearby store,      outdoor activities that will       and get ready for a relaxing day      allow you to explore the           listening to the sounds of the        exquisite nature of this amazing   waves as you reel in a few            stretch of islands. To get the     beauties.                            most out of your free-spirited     adventure, consider Outer Banks       waterside house, there is a        vacation rentals for your lodging     rental that will make it easy to   needs so you can stay on the          enjoy everything you love about    island of your choice, surrounded     the Outer Banks and allow you to   by the primitive beauty of the        experience everything you want to  islands. Whether you want to stay     see.                               in a secluded cottage or a             About the Author: http://www.GreatRentals.com has the most comprehensive selection of vacation rental homes on the Internet. For an alternative lodging option, consider Outer Banks vacation rentals for your next trip to the North Carolina coast. Read more articles by: Jennifer Weiss Article Source: www.iSnare.com