With more than 100 miles of shoreline to choose from, the beaches here are rarely overcrowded.
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All the beaches in the Outer Banks are free and open to the public, with multiple beach access points and plenty of parking available.
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There are five lighthouses in North Carolina. This lighthouse at Cape Hatteras stands 208 feet tall.
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The Outer Banks is made up of multiple destinations, including Rodanthe, which has been featured in major motion pictures like "Nights in Rodanthe."
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The Wright Brothers' first flight took place in Kill Devil Hills.
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You won't find a dress code here, just make sure to throw on a shirt and shoes when venturing into stores or restaurants.
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In an effort to preserve the beaches and dunes along the Outer Banks, make sure to follow foot paths and not walk on the dunes.
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in America.
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Watch for flags along the beach. A red flag means currents are too strong and swimming isn't allowed.
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You'll find sand dunes galore at Jockey's Ridge State Park.
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The Currituck Beach Lighthouse has 220 steps leading up to the top.
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Fun for kids (and kids at heart) parents say this activity is worth the cost and their kids all left happy.
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Rental houses in seaside towns are more affordable (and more abundant) than hotel rooms in the Outer Banks.
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An aerial view of the Wright Brothers Memorial shows the size of the park.
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The lighthouse in Currituck Beach dates back to 1875.
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Located just south of the Outer Banks, one of the five lighthouses in North Carolina is located on Ocracoke Island.
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Outer Banks residents take pride in their lighthouses, such as this one on Bodie Island.
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There are many marinas and boat rental companies along the Outer Banks for visitors to sail along the coast.
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On some of the more remote and less inhabited barrier islands, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the wild horses that live there.
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You'll find a variety of fishing piers dotting the beaches up and down the Outer Banks.
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You can climb the 220 steps to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
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You'll find a multitude of fresh seafood restaurants no matter what part of the Outer Banks you are in.
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Seals, sharks and otters are just a few of the animals housed in exhibits at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
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