Vicki's Guidebook
Local’s favorite eats
These are the places that Native’s and Local’s eat!
The only restaurant on the Outer Banks that is fully committed to buying and serving 100% Locally caught seafood! If you want true Outer Banks Seafood this is the spot for you! This restaurant is owned and operated by 7th generation Native Outer Bankers.
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailThe only restaurant on the Outer Banks that is fully committed to buying and serving 100% Locally caught seafood! If you want true Outer Banks Seafood this is the spot for you! This restaurant is owned and operated by 7th generation Native Outer Bankers.
A hidden gem and a must stop while visiting our little island!
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Great Gut Deli
219 Thicket Lump DrA hidden gem and a must stop while visiting our little island!
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailA locals favorite for breakfast!
Great spot for breakfast and it’s within walking distance!
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Darrell's Restaurant
521 US-64Great spot for breakfast and it’s within walking distance!
Distillery’s, Breweries & Wineries
Cool and locally crafted
Kill Devil Hills Rum
510 Budleigh StreetA short walk two streets south!
A short stroll downtown for anyone who likes great local brews
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Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveA short stroll downtown for anyone who likes great local brews
Worth the drive to Currituck to visit this locally owned and operated winery. Try the Albariño it’s our favorite!
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Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke HwyWorth the drive to Currituck to visit this locally owned and operated winery. Try the Albariño it’s our favorite!
Sightseeing
Great place to walk your dogs. Cool walking docks with spectacular views of Shallowbag Bay. Early morning sunrises are some of the best on the banks and very few people! Take the tour of the Elizabeth II and the recreated village of our nations first colony.
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Festival Park
Festival ParkGreat place to walk your dogs. Cool walking docks with spectacular views of Shallowbag Bay. Early morning sunrises are some of the best on the banks and very few people! Take the tour of the Elizabeth II and the recreated village of our nations first colony.
If you have children travelers they will love all the activities the Aquarium offers! “You can do so many things that you might need to go back to do more!” My 8 year old daughter’s review 🥳
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Pohjois-Carolinan akvaario Roanoke-saarella
374 Airport RdIf you have children travelers they will love all the activities the Aquarium offers! “You can do so many things that you might need to go back to do more!” My 8 year old daughter’s review 🥳
The oldest outdoor drama in America. The story of America’s first settlement into the New World.
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Kadonnut siirtokunta
1409 National Park DrThe oldest outdoor drama in America. The story of America’s first settlement into the New World.
Great place to fish 🎣 from the pier and also hang on the beach. Free parking at all beach access makes a day at the beach a must!
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Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat place to fish 🎣 from the pier and also hang on the beach. Free parking at all beach access makes a day at the beach a must!
First in Flight! Great place to visit and see a replica of the first glider that ever flew
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Wright Brother's Memorial Visitor Centre
First in Flight! Great place to visit and see a replica of the first glider that ever flew
Take an evening ride over to East Lake and look for wild black bear, alligator’s and all sorts of wildlife
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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Take an evening ride over to East Lake and look for wild black bear, alligator’s and all sorts of wildlife
If you enjoy gardens this place is beautiful and a great place to visit!
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The Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park DrIf you enjoy gardens this place is beautiful and a great place to visit!
Great place to watch the charter boats come in with their catch! Or book a off shore fishing trip! Some of the best sport fishing in the world!
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
8770 Oregon Inlet RdGreat place to watch the charter boats come in with their catch! Or book a off shore fishing trip! Some of the best sport fishing in the world!
Day Trips
Places that are worth a drive
Take a free ferry ride to one of Blackbeard’s hideouts! Cool Island full of history and charm. Make sure to take a walk to Springer’s point where Blackbeard was beheaded by the British Royal Navy. Smack Nally’s is a cool open air local’s hangout nestled on Silver Lake.
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Ocracoke Island
Take a free ferry ride to one of Blackbeard’s hideouts! Cool Island full of history and charm. Make sure to take a walk to Springer’s point where Blackbeard was beheaded by the British Royal Navy. Smack Nally’s is a cool open air local’s hangout nestled on Silver Lake.
If you have a 4x4 vehicle this is a trip worth taking! When the wind is blowing from the south the wild horses are found roaming the northern beaches of Corolla and Corova. What a beautiful site to see!
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Corolla Beach 4x4 Access
1312 N Beach Access RdIf you have a 4x4 vehicle this is a trip worth taking! When the wind is blowing from the south the wild horses are found roaming the northern beaches of Corolla and Corova. What a beautiful site to see!
Coffee
Locally owned coffee roasters
Native Wanchese girl meets a guy from North Western NC and they open a coffee shop. They roast their own beans and it’s one street over!
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Charis Coffee Company
107 G Budleigh StNative Wanchese girl meets a guy from North Western NC and they open a coffee shop. They roast their own beans and it’s one street over!
Ashley roast some of the best coffee in America! She hand selects the beans while on surf trips with her family. Super cool girl who is extremely knowledgeable about beans and how to roast them! Well worth the drive if you are a coffee enthusiast!
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StAshley roast some of the best coffee in America! She hand selects the beans while on surf trips with her family. Super cool girl who is extremely knowledgeable about beans and how to roast them! Well worth the drive if you are a coffee enthusiast!