Synopses & Reviews
For more than twenty years, the Insiders¿ Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From upscale resort communities to remote national wildlife refuges and windswept beaches, North Carolina¿s Outer Banks offers both peaceful retreat and opportunities for adventure. Let this authoritative guide - now in its 25th year of publication - show you how to navigate the natural wonders and historic sites of these barrier islands. Inside you¿ll find:
¿ countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate and weekly rentals
¿ the inside scoop on world-renowned attractions such as the Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
¿ comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and recreation
opportunities
¿ sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more
Whether you¿re planning a vacation, living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders¿ Guide to North Carolina¿s Outer Banks will show you everything you need to know.
Review
"From well-known spots that tourists and newcomers shouldn't miss to hideaways that only the local folk know, this book is the perfect companion to the land where the wind and the water set the pace of life."
--Fifty Plus (Richmond, Virginia)
Synopsis
The stark yet beautiful barrier islands along the coast of North Carolina--with their well-preserved beaches, abundant wildlife, and rich history--offer natives and summer visitors many things to do both indoors and out.
Synopsis
Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening on North Carolina's windswept barrier islands. From remote wildlife refuges and endless beaches to upscale resort communities, these strips of shifting sand provide both peaceful retreat and awesome adventure. Use this guide to discover the Outer Banks' newest tourist attractions, as well as limitless opportunities for fun, shopping, and recreation in this land where the Wright Brothers took their historic first flight 100 years ago.
About the Author
Karen Bachman is a freelance writer who discovered the Outer Banks almost 20 years ago. She lives in Southern Shores, North Carolina.
Molly Perkins Harrison is a freelance writer, editor, and project manager for many national publishers. She lives in Nags Head, North Carolina.
Diane Buccheri is a writer, editor, and photographer, and designs for national books and magazines. She lives in Hatteras, North Carolina.
Table of Contents
(1) Preface (2) Acknowledgments (3) How to Use This Book (4) Area Overview (5) Getting Here, Getting Around (6) History (7) Restaurants (8) Nightlife (9) Weekly and Long-Term Cottage Rentals (10) Accommodations (11) Camping (12) Shopping (13) Attractions (14) Kidstuff (15) Weddings (16) Arts and Culture (17) Annual Events (18) Natural Wonders (19) Waves and Weather: How to Stay Safe (20) Recreation (21) Watersports (22) Fishing (23) Golf (24) Day Trips (25) Real Estate (26) Retirement (27) Health Care and Wellness (28) Education and Child Care (29) Media (30) Places of Worship (31) Index of Advertisers (32) Index (33) About the Authors