Top Rated Hotels in the Outer Banks, North Carolina

By Christine Bude, published May 06, 2007
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina are barrier islands with 125 miles of shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean. The strong current and winds have caused many shipwrecks along the years.

A trip to the Outer Banks is really worthwhile. The area is rich in history and has a unique culture. Clapboard buildings on stilts that help to withstand the storms, line the coastal area.

Points of interest in the Outer Banks include:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore covers approximately 45 miles on the Outer Banks. It is the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore on the Atlantic Coast. Attractions include: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Lookout National Seashore, which extends 55 miles along the Outer Banks.
Corolla with the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Whalehead Club.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site with Elizabethian Gardens, The Lindsay Warren Visitors Center, The Lost Colony,
Frisco with Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center
Knotts Island with Moonyard Bay Vineyard. Winery.
Manteo on Historic Roanaoke Island. North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Nag's Head, Jockey's Ridge State Park.
Ocracoke Island
Wright Brother's National Memorial

Visitors to the Outer Banks can find some primitive beauty along with rich history. Following are some of the best hotels in the Outer Banks:

Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels
Buxton, NC
800-432-1441
Newest hotel on Hattera's Island, located in quiet, serene village. The hotel is designed after a turn of the century lifesaving station, just steps from the beach. A comfortable hotel with upscale furnishings and outdoor swimming pool. AAA Three Diamond.

Top Rated Hotels in the Outer Banks, North Carolina

Outer Banks Lighthouse

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Takeaways
  • The Outer Banks has primitive seacoast.
  • There are buildings on stilts.
  • There are several oceanfront hotels.
Did You Know?
Orville and Wilbur Wright made airplane flight history on the Outer Banks.
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Great info for visitors going there.

Posted on 05/07/2007 at 5:05:00 PM

 
We loved the Outer Banks. We saw many of the sights you pointed out and they were very enjoyable for a family with young kids.

Posted on 05/06/2007 at 6:05:00 PM

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