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Category: Places to Stay
I am interested in planning a weeks stay someone oceanfront on the Outer Banks
of N.C. for the week of April 21 Monday through April 25 Friday, 2003 for two
adults and one eleven year old child. Any suggestions? Please email me. Thank
you.
-- Dawn Ristaino (MooooFarm@aol.com) - Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 12:49:19
Category: General Area
I am wanting to get some information on riding horses on the coast at the outer
banks. Where to stay, board the horses camp, regulations, if you can ride where
you can ride is it worth doing. Any info will help. Thank in advance
-- Craig Earwood (notawordok@cs.com) - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 15:54:54
Category: Places to Stay
We will be staying in Duck this summer and I would like to know if there are any
motels for other family members to stay in.
-- Clara Chetosky (clara_chetosky@hotmail.com) - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at
15:55:01
Category: General Area
My roommate and I are looking for a place to stay in the Outer Banks for the
summer, starting in June until Sept. (Our schools on trimesters) We've worked in
the OBX for the past two summers and are sick of the company housing. Please
help us!!!! We're desperate!!!!!!!
-- Lauren Brannon (vanilla_23@hotmail.com) - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at
15:13:40
Category: Places to Stay
Would you please send info on places to stay for 2 adults and 1 child? Would
like to be near beach, area with children activities, have air conditioned
lodging, and a pool. Thank you.
-- Shawna Welsh (russandshawna@alltel.net) - Monday, February 10, 2003 at
13:46:54
Category: General Area
We are in the process of planning a trip to the Outer Banks. We are looking for
a cottage that will rent to group that is not family, graduate students age
22-27. Any info?
-- Paige Moreland (absolutepaige@yahoo.com) - Monday, February 10, 2003 at
01:32:30
Category: Places to Stay
My friends and I are looking for a place to live this summer (2003) in the Outer
Banks, there will be 4 of us. Any information is helpful and we are also looking
for jobs. Thanks!
-- Jessica Stokes (JaStokes@longwood.edu) - Saturday, February 8, 2003 at
12:46:14
Category: Places to Stay
We are interested in locating a home in the Outer Banks during the months of
Jan/Feb yearly. We would prefer a home allowing pets-we have a dog-annie, who is
house broken-but very attached to her owners. We long to be snow birds and
escape south for the winter months. If you have a nice home available, please
email us at the address posted. Thanks.
-- terry snodgrass (pipefitter625@aol.com) - Friday, February 7, 2003 at
14:21:11
Category: General Area
Hello, I plan to visit in the spring and would like to know if any movies have
filmed on the OBX and where they filmed. Also, any suggestions on places where
the stars stay when they're in town? Thanks.
-- C.L. NELSON (filmjunkie@earthlink.net) - Thursday, February 6, 2003 at
21:33:08
Category: Places to Stay
oceanfront accommondations
-- julia edwards (julia@zoomtown.com) - Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 12:48:48
Category: General Area
Any info. on RV's resturant's recipes? Especially their marinated tuna.
-- John Machalaba (jemach@comcast.net) - Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 10:04:54
Category: Places to Stay
I am interested in finding a certain house if anyone could help me. It was
called salt spray #503 by r&r realty It is located in Ocean sands section b.
i would like to know what realty now has it. thank you.
-- cristine lucas (crissy_luc_88@yahoo.com) - Saturday, February 1, 2003 at
13:12:41
Category: Places to Stay
We have heard wonderful things about the outer banks are looking to take just a
short vacation towards the end of March. We have been to Myrtle beach about,
what feels like a billion times and have grown somewhat tired of the touristy,
overcrowdedness of the area. We are major golfers are looking for middle to
upper scale accommodations on the ocean. This will be the first vacation alone
in 4 years so we are really looking forward to it. Here is how green I am about
the outer banks... I do not even have any idea how to even get there from the
frozen tundra of Minneapolis. so I could use any suggestions you might have. Any
names of web sites our travel agents that could put together a golf , hotel
package would be great!!! Thank you kind persons!
-- marcia dooner (marcia@warmhands.org) - Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 21:52:23
Category: Places to Stay
I am planning a trip for 15 people to the Outer banks. I have never been down
there before, so I need some help as to wear to stay. I want to rent a house for
the week and need to know in which area. I never realized how many different
towns (if that is what they are called) are in OBX. Any suggestions?
Also we would like to be near the beach, have things to do around, but do not
want to be in the most expensive area.
-- Jimmy Hauer (vtnugget@yahoo.com) - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 18:40:49
Category: Places to Stay
My husband and I would like to visit the OBX with our dog (miniature poodle).
All of the places I've seen are usually min. 2 bedrooms. The places I've found
with one bedroom don't allow dogs. Also, we are looking for a place that is
nice--near golf, restaurants, etc. but also as close to the oceanfront as we can
afford. We'd like to pay in the $500-600 range for a week in July. Too tall an
order? Thanks!!!!
-- Christine Alam (calam@cox.net) - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11:49:31
Category: Things to Do
Looking for a house on the beach with pool, hot tub for the 1st week of June
2003. Need one for six adults, five children. Been there before. Wonderful time.
-- joyce blackston (duke5557@aol.com) - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 12:43:34
Category: Places to Stay
Can you please send me information on houses to rent that are pet friendly.
Thanks
-- Amanda Panning (meekamanda@Hotmail.com) - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at
16:06:33
Category: Places to Stay
I would like catalogs on rental houses for the Cape Hatterus area asap. Thankyou,
Nancy Hudimac
-- Nancy Hudimac (nhudimac@yahoo.com) - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 10:28:20
Category: Things to Do
I am interested in visiting the Outer Banks. I am being told there is nothing to
do there for children and no boardwalks. I don't care about the boardwalks but
can you tell me what there is to do for kids and Adults at night?
-- Tracy Richardson (pgpd1872@hotmail.com) - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at
14:28:01
Category: Places to Stay
I have never vacationed in the outer banks and would like to do so this year - please send us info on places to rent for three adults - end of May or beginning of June 2003. Thank you.
-- roy davis (sarah@webjogger.net) - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 09:05:11
Category: Places to Stay
I am looking for a job and a place to stay for me and my boyfriend for the summer of 03. could you email some info on living and working in the
obx. thanks!
-- Lauren Shifflett (lshiffl2@rhcc.com) - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 04:59:21
Category: General Area
We have a beautiful 7000 sq. ft. home w/4 bedrooms, pool and tennis courts located in Alpharetta, a lovely suburb of Atlanta, GA. Convenient to downtown, the best shopping, restaurants, cultural events and nightlife the city has to offer. We would like to trade for a beach house on the Outer Banks one week (Thurs.-Wed.) anytime late July 2003 or August. Please e-mail
tbram@attbi.com if interested.
-- Elizabeth Ramsey (tbram@attbi.com) - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 17:15:20
Category: Places to Stay
Two of my friends and I are trying to find a place to live for the summer in Nags Head. We will all have graduated from Georgia Tech and starting careers in August. We want a small cottage that is affordable. We are accustomed to college budgets, so our living standards are not outrageous. Any ideas would be great. Thanks.
-- Jenny Wood (jennypwood@hotmail.com) - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 15:32:20
Category: Places to Stay
Hi! We'd like information on renting a cottage on the beach in Nags Head for the month of July, 2003. Thanks!
-- Patricia Stefurak (francis.stefurak@verizon.net) - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 21:05:46
Category: Places to Stay
I have visited the Outer Banks before with my family. This year me and some of my friends want to
go. Do you know of any vacation homes that will rent to young responsible adults ages 20-25?
-- Erin Waters (ELWaters2003@yahoo.com) - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 23:36:07
Category: General Area
Looking for a place on the beach, Pref. Emerald Isle for approx. 8 people and 1 small dog April 11-17, 2003. Anyone know of a place for rent? Thanks
Wilmaflint36@earthlink.net
-- kate morgan (wilmaflint36@earthlink.net) - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 14:13:07
Category: Places to Stay
Would like brochures on beach house rentals for summer 2003, Thanks,
-- Thomas Steimer (t8of8@aol.com) - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 12:14:30
Category: Places to Stay
We have a 2 bedroom oceanview condo on Hilton Head Island and would like to exchange a week for a week in the Outer Banks. We would like the week of July 5th. Unfortunately, our place is rented for that week. We have many other weeks open.
-- Cathy Phillips (cathy@cathyscondo.com) - Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 21:03:46
Category: General Area
I am looking for an oceanfront beach house to rent that has 4 bedrooms (SLEEPS 7-8 people) and has 3 full baths
-- monica micik (donald_micik@msn.com) - Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 08:36:59
Category: General Area
please send me a catalog asap thanks!
-- cynde gleason (cynthiapgleason@msn.com) - Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 18:10:48
Category: Places to Stay
I am very interested in finding resorts that allow ATVS to ride around freely.
-- Shellee Wheeler (weenybeany@prodigy.net) - Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 13:47:18
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
I am seeking info about Casey Island. Who was the Casey for whom it is named? My ancestor, Jeremiah Casey, lived in Wayne County from 1754-1796 when he moved to Richmond Co, NC.
-- Charles Casey (cmcasey@suwanneevalley.net) - Monday, January 6, 2003 at 14:03:08
Category: Places to Stay
We would like any information available we are looking to come in August!
-- Carolyn Rozanski (carolynroz@msn.com) - Monday, January 6, 2003 at 12:17:54
Category: Places to Stay
My husband and I visited the cottages about five years ago.
We want to come back for a visit but would like to receive
a catalogue of all the different cottages for rent, where they are located and how much per week.
-- Barbara Pomery (bfpomery@sympatico.ca) - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 15:57:38
Category: Places to Stay
have a 3 bedroom home in Massanutten Four Season Resort near Harrisonburg, Va. Would like to swap for a home at
Outer Banks for the week beginning June 28, 2003. Massanutten offers cool weather, beautiful scenery for biking, hiking, river rafting and tubing.
-- Mary Fitzpatrick (probatelady@hotmail.com) - Monday, December 30, 2002 at 17:36:37
Category: Places to Stay
my daughter is transferring to nags head in jan./feb with her 2 year old daughter. she's looking for an inexpensive apartment/house to rent year round. we searched the internet but found nothing. any suggestions?
-- susan marshall (imsuebert@cox.net) - Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 10:39:51
Category: Places to Stay
Help: I have gotten zero information on places to stay FOR THE
ENTIRE SUMMER. I am a high school English teacher, and would like to stay in the Outer Banks next summer ('03). Does anybody have information to help me with this? I would like to stay in a house, 1-3 bedrooms, secluded, or at least not part of a dense neighborhood. Thank you very
-- Andrew Toussaint (atoussaint@stjohns-chs.org) - Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 12:59:21
Category: Places to Stay
CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME A CATALOG FOR HOUSES TO RENT ON THE OUTER BANKS? THANK YOU.
-- Cindy Likens (clikens@yahoo.com) - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 13:54:57
I am looking for employment and a housing situation for the summer of 2001. If anyone could help in steering me in
the right direction, and what avenues to pursue, that would be great! Thanks A lot, Colin Lyons
cpl227@aol.com
-- Colin Lyons (cpl227@aol.com) - 4/9/01
I've taken on the responsibility of planning a large family reunion for August 2001. We drove from Atlanta to OBX last October and stayed at the Comfort Inn across from the Wright Memorial (very nice) in order to look for a house to rent for the reunion. We called several realtors and ended up using R&R. We found that the large homes are rented really fast and if we hadn't gone ahead and secured rental property then, we might not have found a large enough house for 22 people. We finally rented a home in Pine Island (Bella Vista). Has anyone ever stayed in this home that can give me their opinion of it or any general
information about Pine Island from experienced renters? We have never vacationed at OBX nor has anyone in our party so we are very 'green' as far as places to go, area info, etc. Everything we know, we've gotten from the internet but would love to have some input for 'seasoned'
obx-ers. Thanks.jwcolle@bellsouth.net
-- J.A. Collett (jwcolle@bellsouth.net) - 4/5/01
We are a small contracting company that is bidding to do the repairs at the Bodie Island lighthouse at Oregon Inlet. We are looking for inexpensive living quarters for 8 people for the months of June and July, 2001. We need to get a reasonable idea of the cost to make a good bid. We would prefer it to be one large place. If anyone knows of a place please contact me ASAP. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks, BJ Kuhlmann
bjkulhmann@hotmail.com
-- BJ Kuhlmann (bjkuhlmann@hotmail.com) - 4/3/01
I will be in the oregan inlet area the third week in April I would love to do some head boat fishing...any
suggestions on where to call...ay info would be great...thanks
-- Dennis (dseufe1911@aol.com) - 3/31/01
I've booked a place in Avon, oceanfront, for late May. Can anyone tell me what Avon is like? I've browsed lots of sites, and have a sense that it's fairly busy with shops and lots of rentals, but am really hoping that it doesn't feel as congested and touristy as parts of the northern outer banks seem to be. If someone could provide an honest description of the area I'd really appreciate it.
-- Scully (sculliana@hotmail.com) -3/28/01
There is a campground at the end of Okrakoke Island and I can't remember the name or find the phone number anywhere. If anyone has any information on this, please email me. I think it is the only campground on the island and plan on staying there this summer, 2001. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-- Leigh Gadek (leighmgadek@aol.com) - 3/25/01
My family and I are wanting to visit a lighthouse, what is the closest lighthouse to Raleigh -Durham?
-- Marie Wicks (marie@fortron.com) - 3/24/01
Hi, we are getting married on 9/29/01 and are thinking about the Outer Banks for our honeymoon. Guy is from NC but has never been and we would love to be able to combine the trip with seeing family who can't home to the wedding (we are getting married in CA where we live). Two questions: 1. I am a little worried about
hurricanes? should I be? 2. We don't have a lot to spend on a vacation, is it possible to have a quiet peaceful getaway in the OB without spending a lot? If so any
accommodation recommendations? (ok I guess that was three questions) Thanks for any help you can give.
-- Laura and Guy Wanerman (lgwanerman@mindspring.com) - 3/24/01
Please send me a list of all German restaurants at the Outer Banks. I would be grateful. Thank you
-- Thomas Moore (tmoore6@sc.rr.com) - 3/23/01
My Friends and I are looking for a Motel to stay at for about a week around mid June 2001. We are interested in something inexpensive yet not to dumpy. We also need something that will rent at least two rooms to very responsilbe 18 year olds. Thanks for your help
-- Kara Barton (Kay1782@cs.com) -- 3/20/01
Good Morning, I would like to know if you have a telephone number for the "Pony Tail Motel" I believe this is the correct name) in Okrakoke Island? We did have the telephone number, but, unfortunately it got lost.
-- Paul Clark, Boiling Springs, Penna. (Brub3@aol.com) -- 3/19/01
Hi my husband and I are coming down from pennsylvania in April I am wondering if you can tell me what we would be an inexspensive place to stay and to you have any vacation package deals. We are leaving in approx three weeks and will be stopping in williamsburg first arrival approx april 16th to the outer banks any info you can get me I would appreciate Thank you very much
-- Diana Hartman (hartman1@msn.com) -- 3/17/01
I am looking for time sharing facilities in the outter banks area. We need ocean front with 2 to 3 bedrooms. I would appreciate it if you could inform me of any available, or any links to this effect. Thank You,
-- Harry Young (hgyoung@earthlink.net) -- 3/17/01
I am getting married September 29 and plan to spend a honeymoon in the Outter Banks. If you could send me some information about good accommodations and prices for September 30 through October 6 I would appreciate it.
-- Charles Chappell (charchap@bellatlantic.net) -- 3/15/01
We are going to be in nagshead n.c. for a week in july and would like to know of any places that have
karaote. Thanks
-- jamie pierce (BUSTERBROWN357@YAHOO.COM) -- 3/15/01
Wanting to windsurf (soundside) this late spring. Anybody renting one of those great sound front houses and interested in sharing costs? I'm 40, easy going, into lots of sailing and having fun.
R. Blake (Rblakenyc@aol.com) -- 3/10/01
We have been coming to Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head for years and our all time favorite restaurant is the Seafood Buffet at THE WHARF, near the 12 mile post on the Beach road in Nags Head. There is a huge selection on the buffet and all are Great ! ! No surprise that the Fried Shrimp, Steamed Shrimp and the Fried Flounder are excellent, but so is everything else -- example: the pork barbeque is as good as any I have ever sampled anywhere -- and I have had plenty ! There is nothing on the buffet that isn't absolutely first rate! The price is very affordable. We find that our budget permits us to eat at The Wharf three times during our visit compared to only two times at any of the many other seafood buffets. Sure there is always a long line but you know it moves pretty fast because they seem to keep the buffet stocked high from op0ening until closing, and there is not the distraction or delay occasioned by the ordering, preparation and consumption of alcoholic beverages or aperitifs. Once you are inside it's all about eating as much as you want of the best food that we have found in the Outer Banks. Enjoy!
-- Jerry Greene (williejoe5@home.com) 3/10/2001
Greetings from beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. I have a beautiful wife that has never seen the Atlantic ocean. I have rented a house in duck from 6/16-6/23. I grew up in the tidewater area and am taking my bride home. I want to Surf cast and if possible catch fish," big time". I want to take her crabbing, What can I expect to catch in the surf during that period of time. What kind of bait, where can I buy the bait. I'm damn excited about the whole trip. and if it goes well I plan on making it an annual trip.
Kirt.
-- Gklawson2@aol.com (mailto:Gklawson2@aol.com) 3/9/2001
Can you tell us anything about Durant Station Motel?
-- jim Romandetti (yomama1127@aol.com) 2/27/2001
Hey! My best friend and I were interested in finding summer jobs in the Outer Banks area. I am a senior and he is a sophomore in college. Both of us are biology majors. We would love to find jobs that are fun and exciting, but we are
realisitc! Justin is very much into golf and wildlife, while I am heavily into horseback riding, volleyball and wildlife also. We are very eager and I think we can also say pretty versatile! If anyone knows of any opportunites that two level-headed college guys may take advantage of, please let me know. Thanks for all the help!
-- Rossi Bridgelal (rossi_rossi@hotmail.com) 2/27/2001
We're planning a vacation to outer banks. Wanted to know if anyone knew what there is to do? I have small children. If you know any good hotels and restaurants that would be helpfull to. Thanks Feb. 2001
-- Christy (sunraycm@yahoo.com) 2/26/2001
The outer banks get less busy the further south on the strand you travel. Nags Head and Kitty Hawk are on the northern end, which is a little busier, but my friends who have kids say it's perfect. My wife and I like Hatteras down towards the southern end where it's not busy at all. We stay at the Seagull Motel, which is very nice. We sun, rent surfboards (I suck), enjoy bonfires on the beach, eat fresh seafood at The Pilot House restaurant (grilled, herbed
wahoo!), and completely fall apart with relaxation. Believe me, we just went on an expensive Caribbean trip and (it was nice, but) I would totally trade it for time at Hatteras.
-- JimGarrett (jimg_111@yahoo.com) 2/24/2001
I will be vacationing on the sound side of Tuckahoe Drive (south of Duck). The description of the place I will be staying at said that a pier was within walking distance. Will the be any good fishing there during the first week of September? How deep is the water around there (I would like to do some wading and Fly-Fishing?) Any help would greatly be appreciated. Best regards,
-- Chris Harper (charper@uniconconcrete.com]) 2/21/2001
The outer banks get less busy the further south on the strand you travel. Nags Head and Kitty Hawk are on the northern end, which is a little busier, but my friends who have kids say it's perfect. My wife and I like Hatteras down towards the southern end where it's not busy at all. We stay at the Seagull Motel, which is very nice. We sun, rent surfboards (I suck), enjoy bonfires on the beach, eat fresh seafood at The Pilot House restaurant (grilled, herbed
wahoo!), and completely fall apart with relaxation. Believe me, we just went on an expensive Caribbean trip and (it was nice, but) I would totally trade it for time at Hatteras.
-- JimGarrett (jimg_111@yahoo.com) 02/24/2001
My husband and I are interested in staying at Cape Hatteras, NC during the week of May 6 or May 13. We are interested in motel and cottage rates in the area. We would appreciate any information that you could provide. We don't have
pets. Thank you.
-- Judith Conley (hinana@wirefire.com) 02/24/2001
Hi, I'm looking for an inexpensive motel that allows dogs for the week after Easter
-- J Martin (jmartin673@neo.rr.com) 02/20/2001
Our friend plans on meeting us in Avon in October, 2001.She would like to fly.
What airline do you suggest from New Orleans to the Outer Banks?
-- Dolores McCoy (gwmcoy@webtv.net) 2/20/2001
My friend and I are traveling to the Outer Banks to work this summer. However we don't know how best to get there. We'll be flying in to Baltimore International airport on the 2nd June 2001. Any tips on how to get there cheaply by bus train or air would be greatly appreciated!! " 2 confused Irish girls"
-- Ruth Fahey (ruthfahey@hotmail.com) 02/14/2001
Looking for accommodations for 7/21-7/28 for 3 adults 1 child
-- Sharon Naugle (orrnneuro@aol.com) 02/13/2001
I'm getting married on Oct. 20th and I would like to find a place to have a girls weekend probably sometime in Aug. or Sept. Is there a house that we could rent for a weekend, up to three nights, that could accommodate 15-20 people? FYI - Our ages are late 20's to early 30's. Also, when do the rates go down?
-- Traci Allert (traci.d.allert@mail.sprint.com) 02/-7/2001
This June will be my best ever OBX vacation-my first Grandchild,Coby born 10/18/00,is coming with his mom & dad. I can't imagine a year without a trip to Corolla!
--Lynn Tolbert ( tolbert.3@osu.edu) 2/9/2001
I am the responsible for newsstand circulation for National Fisherman and I am wondering if anybody reading this note can tell me if they have
seen this commercial fishing magazine in stores or newsstands they visit. Thanks for your help.
-- Graham Walsh (gwalsh@divcom.com) 1/25/2001
Hi, we are planning an early June trip, we are staying in Duck and need info on regulations, places to ride and things to watch out for. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks,
-- (mjbunton@hotmail.com) 1/24/2001
Can anyone tell me about the "Waterfall Park" located in Rodanthe? I am staying in North Waves this summer and my
cottage says that we are in walking distance to the park?
-- Robin Wise (wise@citynet.net) 1/24/2001
I want to come down to see the Lighthouse moving. We need a place to
stay for one night near the lighthouse. Nothing fancy one room one bed
for two adults. Seniors.
-- Bill Anonsen (wanon@erols.com) submitted 6/24/1999
My husband & I want to explore the Outer Banks for the first time,
July 4th week. We have a small dog we'd like to bring. Does anyone
know where will she be accommodated?
-- Dee Dee Adams (Healon2002@yahoo.com) submitted 6/24/1999
My family recently returned from a visit to Kill Devil Hills the week
of May 23, 1999.I can not say enough good things about the Best
Western Suites in Kill Devil. Two large rooms plus a Murphy bed were
more than adequate for our family of 6. The rates were reasonable, and
the rooms were clean and right on the ocean. We have already booked
for bext year!
-- Rick Duncan (rduncan@unlinfo.unl.edu) submitted 6/23/1999
please send us information on your ferry service, things to do, and
some information on camping in the area. Thankyou Annie Weir 4114
Hearthside Dr. #104 Wilmington, NC 28412
-- Anonymous submitted 6/23/1999
Hello, I will be travelling from Charleston to Hatteras at the end of
July, 1999 and was wonddering about the fastest route. Is it faster to
go up the coast and take the ferries or to take I95 to I64? Any help
is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Al from Ithaca, NY.
-- Allan (Vandamark@aol.com) submitted 6/24/1999
Traveling from Kansas to the Outer Banks is quite a trip but really
worthwhile. We made the trip in 1998 for the first time and will be
back again in 1999. Found the LABRADOR OCEANIC BISTRO in Buxton and
highly recommend it. It is fine dining in a charmming atmosphere with
really fine fare; foods and wines to delight. We ate there 3 of the 4
days we were on the Outer Banks for dinner. The lighthouse is striking
and moving it is a marvel. Sorry we can't watch it move but will be
ready to visit the new site, right before stopping at the LABRADOR for
another scruptious dinner.
-- Fr. James Graner (father@larned.com) submitted 6/22/1999
My friends are planning to come down to OBX and get married in July.
Are ideas or thoughts on what they should do to make it special ?
-- barb (OBX4fun@hotmail.com) submitted 6/22/1999
06/22/99 My family and I just got back from our first trip
to the Outer Banks. We had a good time and plan to go back again
next year. I would've said we had a great time, but it was in the
sixties and rained most of the week. We stayed in Southern Shores and
had a nice house on the beach. We hit most of the "tourist spots" on
the trip and found most of them worthwhile. For anyone really
interested in nature, I would definitely recommend visiting Nags Head
Woods (but wear plenty of bug spray). It was really neat. I also
went to Pea Island but the biting flies were just too much (even with
a ton of bug spray). It would probably be great at any time of the
year but summer. We were looking forward to the Elizabethan Gardens,
but were disappointed. Very little was in bloom, I guess we maybe
went at a bad time of the year. We ate at Tortuga's Lie and Rundown
Cafe based upon recommendations listed here. My wife was a little
tentative at first, (she is usually reluctant to try any different
types of foods). We were both very impressed with both places. The
food, prices, and atmosphere were great. I personally am not into
those plain old boring family style restaurants. We also had our one
and a half year old daughter with us, so we didn't want to try any
place too fancy. I would recommend the coco loco chicken at Tortuga's
and the Rundown soup and Jerk chicken were great at Rundown cafe. We
also ate at Bad Barracuda's - I would rate this place average at
best for food and about the same for service. Mako Mike's was our
last stop for dinner. It was decorated really neat, (propellors for
fans, bright colors, etc.), and the food was decent, but not great. I
would recommend this place to someone who wants a general steak,
burger, pizza, pasta place or to anyone who has kids. As I said we
had a good time overall and are planning on going back next year
(with hopefully more sun).
-- Chris Felton (ccf5@cdc.gov) submitted 6/22/1999
My wife and I have been going to Buxton for 12 years. Five
years ago we realized that to really enjoy OBX you need a 4 wheel
drive vehicle. Driving on the beach (especially the "Point") is fun.
Four wheel drive allows you to access the best beaches. South beach
between Buxton and Frisco is especially good because the surf is
relatively calm which makes for good swimming. The Ocracoke beaches
are also very good. There has been a lot of beach erosion north of the
lighthouse and the south beach is much wider now.
-- john (jls003@aol.com) submitted 6/21/1999
My family will be staying in Duck during 4th of July week. Do you know
where we can go crabbing? Are they in season this time of year? Any
suggestions would be appreciated. Please E-mail your response to
db12194@aol.com
-- (DB12194@aol.com) submitted 6/21/1999
if anyone has ever stayed at a rental property in Salvo called
"Rainbow's End"? Wondering what it's like???
-- Robin L. Garner" (rlgarne@nswc.navy.mil) submitted 6/21/1999
I am planning to spend about one week near Ocracoke in
September or October. I would like to know when the off season rates
begin and what locations are available for one small dog with two
adults which are reasonably priced. I would also like to obtain a map
of the area.
-- Gena O'Neal (genaoneal@yahoo.com) submitted 6/20/1999
I am driving to Salvo from Lansing Michigan in July. We are staying in
a cottageon the sound side. Could you please assist me with
directions, places to buy groceries, restaurants and entertainment,
approx. time/miles to Nags Head, and any local events for the week of
July 10 -17th? I appreciate your time and consideration! Thanks!
-- (Peoplesdeb@aol.com) submitted 6/19/1999
We will be visiting the outerbanks for the first time in
August and staying in Duck. We three kids ages 5 to 12, suggestions
on what to do and fun places to go? Thanks.
-- Laura in Baltimore (evansdavid@home.com) submitted 6/18/1999
I really have to say that THE MAD CRABBER in avon and The
SEA ROBIN are great places to eat and have terrific services. I
really got a uneasy feeling from the pilot house in buxton and would
not reccomend it at all. Had a terrific time all in all.
-- j.z. (jzimorowicz@hotmail.com) submitted 6/18/1999
I am hoping someone can provide driving directions from Chicago,
Illinois to Corolla, NC. All the internet sources advise taking a
northern route through Ohio, Pennsylvania, etc. I really would like to
take a southern route through Kentucky, West Virginia, etc. Can you
please shed some light on why I have not been given this option? Is
the southern route longer, not recommended? Please Help!!!! (we are
leaving in a few days, so any priority you can give my request will be
greatly appreciated!) Thank You.
-- (abrady@inet.amtamassage.org) submitted 6/17/1999
My husband and I are from the Pittsburgh, PA area and have
been travelling to the Outer Banks for 20 years. He took me there when
we first met. At that time there were hardly any activities except
relaxing and fishing which we both love. Our first year we stayed in a
tent at the Camp Ground by the Hatteras Light House. It cost us $4.00
a day and I can honestly say it was one of best vacations ever. I can
remember going to Oden's to get our kerosene. Oden's was definately
not the store that it is today. I felt sad when I saw it after it was
remodeled. The old Oden's had character and an appearance that
belonged on the Outer Banks. I've alway's enjoyed stopping at the
Pirate's Chest. One day a week we always take the ferry over to
Okracoke Island to spend the day.Since then, when we visit we have now
upgraded ourselves to a cottage. We love to stay around the Avon or
Buxton area. We prefer this area because we like to relax, we love the
sound and it's not as busy as Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills area.
Becuase of family health problems, we have been unable to visit for
the past four years and we both miss it terribly. We might try to
visit this year either the week of July 11 or July 18,and I was
wondering if anyone knew if there were any cottages available in the
Avon or Buxton area for these weeks. I know most cottages are probably
booked by now, but because of being uncertain if we will be able to
come we haven't made any reservations. There will be just the two of
us, so we won't need a large place. We also prefer staying on the
Soundfront. I always tell my husband, if someone told me I just won a
vacation to anywhere in the world, I would definately pick the Outer
Banks. To me there is no other place like it in the world. Can't wait
to come back.
-- Cheryl Zanotto (cazanotto@apollotrust.com) submitted 6/17/1999
As a child growing up in White Plains, New York, we used to
love taking vacations to Nags Head. I'm now interested in going Hang
Gliding. Can anyone give me some tips and rates. Thinking about going
up from Columbia, S.C. in August. Thanks! 6/16/1999
-- Carol (cartrette@microbyte.net) submitted 6/16/1999
Have come to the Banks since 1971, no MacDonald's then.
After many years seeking a clean motel, we saw the Surfside Inn being
built. Needless to say, it has been our home each year for our
vacation. Our kids are grown, but we love the North side of the
building, 3rd floor. This year we waited too long to get a
reservation. So we'll miss the beautiful beachs of the Outer Banks
(would not stay elsewhere) We will especially miss eating at our
favorite resturaunt, Queen Anne's Revenge on Wanchese. Such atmosphere
and excellent food!!!! Maybe we'll bother Surfside enough they can
shuffle rooms so we can come for the 99 season. Do you hear this
Surfside? June 16,1999
-- jeanne sudimak (ss256@netzero.com) submitted 6/16/1999
I have been coming down to the Outer Banks for many years
and lately have discovered the joys of stayng south of Nags Head in
Avon or Buckston. The variety of dining experiences was the only area
where I saw need for improvement. Don't get me wrong many fine sea
food establishments and roadside delights greet the traveler but I
sometimes crave a more memorable meal at an establishment and
excellent and original fine food with a wine list and atmosphere to go
with it. The kind of place you can impress a date with your good taste
and please everyone as the quality was consistently first rate the
three times we went this June of 1999. The Bluewater grill is the
place.The owners tell me this is their second year in business and
have made this place their mission in life since giving up the rat
race and it shows. Grilled fine meats and seafood over mesquite and a
wine and beer list that amazed my more wine knowledgeable
companion(If I hadn't found the Bluewater Grill she would have been
far less impressed with the area- a bit of a snob she was but the
owners are not that way at all. They go out of their way to make you
feel comfortable in the beautiful building with a superb view over
gardens to the sound from both dining rooms and a wine bar up stairs
that is great place to watch the sun set. A bit more expensive than
other places but this joint seemed worthy it to me as portions were
generous and the materials delicious.The buildings atmosphere itself
is unique for the area and I hope this married couple who run the
place are rewarded as thet seem to be trying awful hard to stay put
and not return to the pressure cooker they left to found this
restaurant.I for one will be returning every year. John E. Tisdall.
-- John Tisdall (jtisdall@capaccess.org99) submitted 6/16/1999
My family and I have been vacationing at Nags Head and the
Outer Banks for over 20 years. We have always been very pleased with
the Sea Foam Motel at mile post 16.5 on the beach road. The
accomodations are always excellent, and the staff there is friendly
and helpful. It is nice just being able to step out the back door of
your room right on to the beach. We just returned from there (June
1999) and once again were very happy with our trip. We also enjoy
dining at the Oasis on the Manteo causeway. The food, service and
atmosphere is great.
-- Barb Fox (alternat@mail.bright.net) submitted 6/14/1999
I would like to spend the last week of August, 1999
somewhere at Outer Banks. I appreciate any information about condo
rental for that period. Thanks.
-- Sergei (serg_@rocketmail.com) submitted 6/14/1999
We are looking for a house that sleeps 3 with a view of the
ocean and in either duck, kitty hawk, kill devil hills, or nagshead.
We also need at least 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath rooms. If possible,a
hot tub and/or jaccuzzi, screened porch. For August 1/99 - august
7/99 Thank You
-- Tim (BRM101@aol.com) submitted 6/14/1999
I'm new to NC and will be traveling to Avon in June. Have a
2.5 yr old son and would love to take him to some fishing spots and
have him see what fun it is. can you make any suggestions?? many
thanks rosa
-- Rosa Haritos (haritos@email.unc.edu) submitted 6/14/1999
I'm comeing down there to do some fishing on June 15th. I was
wondering what bait to use and what I might catch. I will be staying
very near Avalon pier. That is were I will probably do most of my
fishing. I have been fishing at O.C. Md. for about 20 some years and I
has got rotten this time of year. Any info will be helpful. Graftfully
yours, kerry
-- Anonymous submitted 6/13/1999
Hi I was just at your web site, getting the ferry schedule, and OI
noticed that it was for 1997. Do you have a current schedule...I need
one for July 1999. Thanks, Janie
jjhigh@primenet.com
-- janie (jjhigh@primenet.com) submitted 6/11/1999
Editor's Note: Ferry schedule is at http://www.dot.state.nc.us/transit/ferry/
When you want to just pack a small suitcase and leave all
other worldly possessions behind and RUN AWAY FROM EVERYTHING AND
NEVER COME BACK!!!!
-- RonSchreiber (rons@olg.com) submitted 6/11/1999
hello, I visit the outerbanks every year (we love it there)
this year i've rented a house in DUCK. I'm bringing my 20ft fishing
boat along with me for the first time and i have some
questions.....how can i find public boat ramps in the DUCK area?, are
there any special visitor/boating lisence requirements, and do you
know of a website where i can get a water map of sound from oregon
inlet north to DUCK?? thanks for the help...doug 06/10/1999
-- doug (snapon@ptd.net) submitted 6/11/1999
I am visting the outer banks from aug 7 thru 14 1999, and
was interested in any information about scuba diving. Also, I am
interested in any night life for two 30 year old single men to vist.
If anyone has any information please let me know thnaks. June 9, 1999
-- scotty abel (scotty_abel@hotmail.com) submitted 6/9/1999
Hi! I am a 13 year old girl from PA, and I have been to nags
head every year of my life. (since befor I was one!) One of the best
resturants I have been to is Kokomo Joes. It's real small,but the food
is great and there is live intertainment. We will always be sure to
make a stop there.
-- Elyse Dzemyan (Elyse03@aol.com) submitted 6/9/1999
Planning a 3rd trip to the Outer Banks in a little over a
month. Any recommendations on where to eat, what to see and do in
Ocracoke and in or near Manteo? Thanks!
-- Chris Goyer (scg67@compuserve.com) submitted 6/8/1999
June 8, 1999 The OBX is like a second home to me...I've
been there at least 2x a year for 23 years (I'm 23 yrs. old). I
consider myself loyal to the culture of Nags Head/Hatteras. So, if you
want to stay true as well to the personality of the OBX you must go to
Sam and Omie's. It's across from Jennette's Pier between MP 16 & 17.
The atmosphere is very "cool" ... the decor is simple, yet "neat" ...
the food is awesome (soft-shell crab sandwiches are the best things
ever)... and last, but not least ... the ladies and gentlemen that
serve you are friendly and down to earth. I've eaten at many places
over the years, both at the beach and elsewhere ... Sam and Omie's is
still my all time favorite.
-- Deanna Estes (destes@shentel.com) submitted 6/8/1999
I WOULD LIKE TO TELL EVERYONE WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE YOU HAVE IN THE
OUTER BANKS. ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND I TOOK MY FAMILY TO THE OUTER
BANKS, WE STAYED IN RONDANTHE AND ON SATURDAY MORNING WE DECIDED THAT
WE WOULD TAKE THE FERRY OVER TO OCOACROKE ISLAND. WE ALL CRAMMED INTO
MY JEEP AND LEFT. WE HAD NOT GOTTEN OUT OF TOWN BUT ABOUT 5 MILES AND
I SAW MY ALTERNATOR LIGHT HAD COME ON. WE KEPT GOING NOT WANTING TO
STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, AND I THOUGHT WE COULD MAKE IT TO AVON.
AS WE GOT TO AVON THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE CAR WAS SPUTTERING.
I LOOKED AHEAD AND SAW A CHEVRON SIGN ON THE RIGHT AND DECIDED TO TRY
TO MAKE IT THERE. AS I TURNED INTO THEIR STORE YARD THE CAR DIED. I
WENT INSIDE THE CHEVRON STATION WHICH IS ACTUALLY A DRIVE THROUGH
BEVERAGE STORE AND ASKED THE LADY INSIDE WOULD SHE CALL A TOW TRUCK
FOR ME. SHE WAS NICE ENOUGH TO LET ME USE HER PHONE AND WAS VERY
HELPFUL ABOUT WHO TO CALL. WHILE WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK I DECIDED
TO GO BACK INSIDE AND ASK IF SHE WOULD CALL A TAXI TO GET MY CHILDREN
AND MOTHER IN LAW BACK TO WHERE WE WERE STAYING, ABOUT 15 MILES. SHE
TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST A WHOLE LOT AND THEN TOLD US TO TAKE HER
CAR. N0W THIS LADY HAD NEVER SEEN ME BEFORE IN HER LIFE BUT TURNED
OVER HER CAR KEYS TO US. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT THE TOW TRUCK CAME
AND PICKED ME UP AND IN ABOUT 3 HRS HAD ME ON THE ROAD AGAIN. I DO NOT
KNOW WHAT WE WOULD HAVE DONE IF NOT FOR THE KINDNESS OF THIS LADY AND
HER HUSBAND. I AM ASKING EVERYONE THAT I CAN WHEN IN THE OUTER BANKS
STOP IN AND SEE THESE FOLKS, THEIR GAS IS AS CHEEP AS I HAVE SEEN IN
THE AREA. SHOULD YOU NEED ANY TYPE OF BEVERAGE YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO
FIND THAT THERE ALSO. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE THESE AND I
URGE EVERYONE THAT CAN TO SUPPORT THEM. WITH A GRATEFUL HEART
PHILLIP & MARIE HINNANT 1730 COUNTRY CLUB RD. ROCKY MT. N.C. 27804
EMAIL phinn@prodigy.net
-- Anonymous submitted 6/7/1999
We just stayed at a great place. It is managed by Nags Head
Realty. They were so nice and helpful. The home is an ocean front
townhouse at the WINDJAMMER. We stayed in Unit V. It was great. The
best views you could possibly get. The place had everything you could
want without the BIG HOUSE expense. It has 2 bedrooms but sleeps 8. It
was great. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a great vacation
but does not want to spend an arm and a leg.
-- Sue Thomas submitted 6/6/1999
Hi. I'm looking for some information and would be happy to hear from
anyone to everyone. My fiancee and I are going to be staying at the
Silver Sands Motel in Nags Head from July 9-July 16 for our first
vacation in the Outer Banks. I have read all of the travelogues and
found them very informative. I am wondering if anyone who's been down
to the Outer Banks could e-mail me about places to eat, where it
doesn't cost a fortune, but that you get good food for reasonable
prices. Since I've scanned and read the travelogue pages, The Wharf,
Down Under,The Carolina seafood buffet, and some other places(can't
remember all the names), got realy high marks on must go to, good
food, good prices, but I didn't see recommendations for places to go
for breakfast. I would really appreciate any feedback that anyone can
e-mail me concerning the prices and quality and quantity of food of
the restaurants/pubs/deli, etc., for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It
doesn't have to be just in the Nags Head area,because we hope to go to
other towns/beaches down the Outer Banks, such as Rodanthe, Buxton,
etc. To whoever started this page I would like to thank her/him/they.
This page is very informative, you hear about the different places to
stay on the Outer Banks that you might not have know about,
restaurants; which are evaluated by personal opinion and experience. I
think the best thing is that you get to read about experiences that
other people have had, good and bad. This is a very honest page. So to
the creator and everyone who has added their own experiences thank
you. Karen aka:Boobear615@aol.com
-- (Boobear615@aol.com) submitted 6/6/1999
We vacationed the OBX 5/21 - 5/29/99. Stayed at the Inn at
Corolla Light 3 days to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. They
had a bottle of champagne on ice waiting in our room when we got there
along with a card. It was a nice touch. Our anniversary was actually 2
days later and our daughter surprised us with a wine basket waiting in
our room when we got back that evening. We fixed steaks on the grill
and relaxed. You could say we were well wined and dined. We were
disappointed that the pool was still closed on the Inn premises. We
were not advised that it would be. An indoor pool was available to
drive to or take the trolley, but we declined that option. Whatever
you do if you stay there, don't take a room in the pedestrian traffic
zone. Room was gloomy and poorly lit. They had a great complimentary
breakfast layout, which was good because if you didn't eat it there or
fix it in your room it was hard to find. We had the most fun
discovering that our 4WD drive Mazda MPV Van was fully capable of
negotiating the beach and we drove 9 miles north at the surf's edge.
It was exhilarating. There are homes on the beach only accessible by
beach - no roads. We had hoped to see the wild horses, but didn't. We
had picnicked on the beach the day before, but the flies were so
vicious they bit right through the insect repellant. We found Corolla
a bit too separated from everything for our tastes. Don't miss the
Currituck lighthouse, the view was incredible and worth the 214 steps
it took to get there. The best place we found to eat at that end of
the Outerbanks was a newly opened place called Qwackers at Duck. The
Duck Seafood Buffet was scheduled to open the following Wednesday
($22.95 for adults). Qwackers was more reasonable and located in the
same building. We were treated to a beautiful sunset on the sound
following a thunderstorm that occurred while we were eating. It was
breathtaking. We also ate at Fishbones in Duck. We highly recommend
the Clam Chowder (get a bowl), but NOT the HOT CRAB DIP. What an awful
thing to do to good crabmeat and it was served with garlic bread of
all things. We stayed at The Sea Oatel on the beach in Nags Head for
two days. Great view of the Atlantic. There was a sandstorm going when
we arrived that built dunes on our 3rd floor balcony though and sand
blew into everything. Following day was gorgeous and we visited the
Elizabeth II a replica of a sailing ship. We ate at the Wharf, a very
popular seafood buffet, which is everything it's claimed to be ($17.95
for all you can eat). Get there early and wait for the door to open.
Otherwise there will be long wait. It was empty when we went in and
packed when we left. The Grits and Grill was good for breakfast. We
also liked the shopping opportunities around Nags Head. We left the
motel curtains and balcony door open all night the second night so we
could hear and see the breakers. Awoke the next morning to see several
porpoises feeding just offshore. Stopped to see the Hatteras Light
House. It hasn't moved from its original location but a roadbed is
being prepared for its move later in June. Picture taking not good
because of all the construction machinery. Stayed two nights at the
Pony Inn on Ocracoke. Very nice. Captain' Ben's is right next door and
had wonderful food. Took our "dune buggy" (Mazda MPV) for a spin on
the beach again. Visited the Ocracoke Lighthouse, which was
interesting. The shops are fun and don't miss the museum next to the
ferry landing. Unless you are going fishing or to the beach that's
about it for Ocracoke - 40 minute ferry one way and 2 1/4 hours on the
Cedar Island Ferry going the other way. The "wild" ponies are in a pen
on the highway going into Ocracoke Wanted to visit Cape Lookout
Lighthouse, but cost was prohibitive. You have to take a ferry and I
believe it was $20.00 per person. $65.00 to take your 4WD. Bought
postcards instead from The National Park Service's beautiful facility.
We picnicked and watch boats go by. Spent the last two nights at the
Homestay Motel in Wilmington. Best room yet and very reasonable. Pool
was beautiful and the ocean warmer. Visited the newly remodeled NC
Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Would you believe they have a petting zoo of
sea creatures. There were several species of crabs including Hermit &
Horseshoe crabs that kids could pick up (with supervision). We enjoyed
that as much as the kids. Tried to go to Wrightsville Beach. No places
to park so worked our way back out. People were walking miles to get
to the beach. It was the complete opposite of Corolla. We went back to
the pool at the motel. Ate at Sticky Fingers BBQ. Ribs were
delicious.
-- Linda M Young (butterfly1@citcom.net) submitted 6/4/1999
It would be great if there could be links to these places
where people are suggesting to stay. I know not everyone is posted on
the web, but by chance they did have a page it would be very helpful
to just click and go! I am having a hard time finding anything on
Dolphin and Middget Realty. Also...has anyone out there rented the
little Cabbana's on the beach? If so...would love to hear of the
experience. Thanks so much!!
:O)
-- Wendy Roope (Stormy719@aol.com) submitted 6/2/1999
Editor's Note: We have put together a page with most of the URLs for these various
places. You can find that at http://www.USAescape.com/OuterBanks/LodgingList.html
We are trying despirately to find a rental property for July
2-8, 1999. Most homes rent Sat-Sat or Sun-Sun. Anybody out there
willing to break the mold? We need oceanfront for two adults. Any
quick help would be appreciated, must confirm by June 8th.
-- CJS (cjsatcmi@worldnet.att.net) submitted 6/1/1999
Hi! Can you help me find the best way to get from the
airport in Norfolk to the Duck area? Thanks
-- Peggy Shaw (pshaw@massed.net) submitted 6/1/1999
We are interested in finding a campground on the beach at
Nagshead. Does anyone have any recommendations or know of a nice
campground in the area. Appreciate any help. Shirley Moore
-- Shirley Moore (smoore@carboneccd.com) submitted 6/1/1999
This will be our 12th year summering on the Virginia-North
Carolina Coast. Nags Head is by far our family's favorite!! Can anyone
tell us where the closest and/or most-challenging golf courses might
be in the area? Our sons are becoming very competitive golfers and we
do want to hit a few this summer. We are arriving from Minneapolis and
will be @ the Sandpiper Cottages this July 1999. Appreciate any
assistance you can give. Thanks!!
-- Deb & Joe (axx4@earthlink.com) submitted 5/31/1999
PLEASE REFER ANY INFORMATION RE MARINAS AT OCRAKOKE ISLAND.
NEED INFO REGARDING RESERVATIONS, PHONE #S, COSTS, ECT. FOR SUMMER
CRUISES FROM BEAUFORT, N. C. TO THE OUTER BANKS. THANKS BS
-- BILL STAFFORD (BS1NOW@AOL.COM) submitted 5/31/1999
My boyfriend and I just came back from our second trip to
Nags Head, NC. I have been going to the Outer Banks since 1968, and
usually stayed on Ocracoke Island. I highly recommend Cola Vaughan
Realty cottages. For those of you with pets, many of the cottages are
considered "pet friendly". I found Cola and his wife Meagan very
accommodating and reasonable (unlike so many other realty companies).
Check out their web site at www.colavaughanrealty.com -- we stayed at
"Seasons in the Sun". The cottage was very comfortable and right
across the street from beach access.
-- Andrea (Lasykat@aol.com) submitted 5/30/1999
I'm thinking of taking a train or bus from Philadelphia to
the outer banks and meeting up with the rest of the family. Where is
the closest I can get to Salvo with either a train or bus? We're
coming down June 11!
-- Don Meadows (meadows@bux.com) submitted 5/30/1999
My family and I are vacationing at The Duck's Deluxe
beginning in July of 1999. If anyone has stayed at this rental home
before, please email me as to how you liked it. Would really
appreciate any information. Thank you.
-- Kim (kimreed@mindspring.com) submitted 5/30/1999
Looking for information on Roanoke Iseland Inn.
-- c.j. cooley (jimcool@lynnet.com) submitted 5/29/1999
We have been coming to the Outer Banks for several years and
we really love it. We have eaten out many times, but it is always hard
to find a place that is not so expensive at dinner (we have 2
children, 21 and 12) without going to fast food or pizza places. If
anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
-- v.j. porter (vickip_62@yahoo.com) submitted 5/28/1999
Just got back from Buxton....lovely house on the beach with
terrific view of lighthouse. We've been visiting this area and Kitty
Hawk for more than 30 years and will miss the present views of the
lighthouse from the beach, but we fully support the relocation because
we'd rather miss the view than the lighthouse itself. Very interesting
this time watching the preparation for the move....thanks to Cheryl
and Bruce Roberts for e-mailing us so much info and pictures that set
the stage for a greater understanding of what's going on there.
Weather was BAD most of the week with that low sitting off the
coast...but the visit was interesting nontheless. Great meals at the
Pilot House and Breakwater (Wow, that "Cowboy Steak"). Real good lunch
at the Something Else Cafe. Fishing lousy on the beach--but we caught
a few sea bass one morning on Miss Hatteras.
-- Ray Pascoe (rapas@msn.com) submitted 5/27/1999
Hi! I am alice mitchell of rock hall, maryland. I am trying to
locate a man by the name of Kenneth Knight,sr. who lives somewhere in
North Carolina. He would be a senior citizen, about 70 and up. If you
could locate a address and telephone number. I would greatly
appreciate it. you can e-mail me at alice@dmv.com.
-- alice" (alice@dmv.com) submitted 5/26/1999
Hi, I have a house in the SOUTH OF FRANCE, and I would like
to make a summer vacation house exchange with someone in LOS ANGELES
for 3 weeks to a month. Please contact me at 310-859-9070 or
asphalte@concentric.net Thanks
-- Severine Baron (asphalte@concentric.net) submitted 5/25/1999
We have been going to the OuterBanks for the last 5 years
and totally love it. We always stay one week in Nags Head and another
week down in Hatteras. When we go, we visit Ocracoke at least three
times. I was wondering if anyone can help me find a place to clam. My
children are at the age where they would enjoy this type of activity.
My all time favorite restaurant in Nags Head is Owens. Very good
food. Looking forward to being in the OuterBanks in August'99.
-- Trish (pmaple@tcnj.edu) submitted 5/25/1999
I'm looking for a house to rent for a week during the first
week of August on Ocrakoke Island. We will need two
bedrooms,kitchen/bath etc. Large enough for four comfortably. Any
ideas? Thanks... :>
-- Jim Sawyers (jsawyers@mindspring.com) submitted 5/24/1999
I am looking for a place that my child can practice the piano 2 times
during the week of May 28-June 4th. (A church, restaurant during off
times, anything...) Do you have any suggestions?
-- Kim Willett (kwillett@pilot.infi.net) submitted 5/21/1999
Does anyone have any information on Corova? It appears to be a very
secluded and quiet place. I am looking for such a place to spend a few
days in on my honeymoon in September. I would like to find someone who
has been there and knows a little about the area and the people. All
information is greatly appreciated and I can be reached at
lankford@dollar.com. Any other quiet and secluded area suggestions are
welcome.
-- Mark Lankford (lankford@dollar.com) submitted 5/20/1999
We have been vacationing the OB for the last 5-6 years. the
best. Got all the best places to eat down--let us suggest The Mad
Crabber in Avon, and The Wharf @ MP 9 1/2 up Kill Devil Hills way. A
must for us each year. We got married this year at the Wright
Brothers National Monument. Stayed at our usual location--Rodanthe.
We like being in the middle of it all---half way between Hatteras and
Nags Head. Ocracoke is a fun day trip. Rented a plane for a few
hours and flew the Banks. Totally scenic. I offered to take the
witnesses that we grabbed for our wedding up for a ride. They loved
it. Landed at Hatteras Mitchell and First Flght. Flight originated
from Dare Co. Munic. Anybody want to know Pro's and Con's of the
banks...dont' hesitate to e-mail. We've got it down pat!
-- Todd & Renee Fox (holly2@epix.net) submitted 5/19/1999
July of 1999 will mark my 29th summer on the Outer Banks. My
first memory is sitting on the Hatteras Island Pier fishing with my
grandpa (he passed away in 1990). I can also remember being too young
to stay out late with my aunts and uncle at the game room by the pier.
That is where I first heared a Billy Joel song. To this day "Only The
Good Die Young" reminds me of Cape Hatteras. I can't wait for the
summer to come. My back yard in Ohio has multiple wooden walkways and
there is always sand somewhere in or around my house...I was
"homesick" the summer that my son was born in 1993, because I was too
pregnant to travel so far from home. Thanks to all the wonderful
people that have let me call the Outer Banks my second
home...Rondanthe I'll be seeing you soon!!!!! "Cause I'm goin' to
Carolina in my mind....."
-- Rebecca Rowley (mockbrdint@aol.com) submitted 5/19/1999
Oh, the Outer Banks... dream of my heart all year long!
Favorite things to do? Roll down the dunes at Jockey Ridge. Ocean,
ocean, ocean. Star gazing from the hot tub every night. Black Pelican,
yum. Shop in Duck. Mosh with the tourists in one of the many
all-you-can-eat seafood buffets at 5:00 pm. Castle-building at low
tide. Swim for the opposite shore! Parasail as often as possible....
Heaven on earth?
-- Holly (hollyann@dreamscape.com) submitted 5/18/1999
I will be renting a house in South Nags Head for a week with
two small children, ages 1 and almost 3. I would appreciate any
information on appropriate activities, restaurants, and if there are
any pool clubs we could join for a week in June.
-- Maurya Contini (moebethc@aol.com) submitted 5/17/1999
Where's the best place to camp in the Outbanks (tenting),
where you have access to surf, fishing, crabbing, etc. I'm planning a
trip in early June. Please Advise. Thanks!
-- Steve Lohman (nasagrc@aol.com) submitted 5/16/1999
where do i find info on purchasing a house??? Doug Korschgen
dkorschgen@desupernet.net
-- Anonymous submitted 5/15/1999
We are traveling to the Outer Banks for 7 days starting on
7/3/99. We are coming from Manchester, NH, and want to find the best
way to fly down. Shuttle from Norfolk or rent a car?
-- Mark Sipple (SippleM@mediaone.net) submitted 5/14/1999
HELP! We're heading to the Outer Banks next weekend! May
22nd. I've never been so I'm a bit worried about finding a place to
stay. I'm looking for an ocean front hotel (with room service) I'm
willing to pay whatever I have to for ALL the luxuries. I want a quiet
secluded beach.. a cup of coffee and lots of GOOD food. Is there such
a place??? Any suggestions will be helpful Joyce
-- Joyce (JDiBaccoVA@aol.com) submitted 5/14/1999
find cottage in Hatteras village ,july 99
-- Jacques L=E9tourneau (jac.letourneau@sympatico.ca) submitted 5/14/1999
submitted 5-99 i have lived most of my thirty years in
elizabeth city just 50-60 miles away from the outer banks. needless to
say i have had too many outer banks experiences to mention them all.
it is still one of my favorite places to visit. i remember my parents
taking my sister and i to duck to the camp ground that is now row
after row of cottages. at the time my sister and i thought we were at
the end of the earth! we spent our days on the beach collecting star
fish and shells. we would walk the small distance to winks for candy.
at that time, winks was the only sign of life in duck. i miss those
days of solitude. i still love the outer banks and my family and i
visit often. we make a point to get the entire family together for a
week out of the summer to lay around and play on the sand. to me,
there is still nothing quite like the outer banks. sitting on the
porch early in the morning, watching the pelicans fish is just what
the doctor ordered! i'm sure i still have plenty of outer banks
memories to make!
-- (cr0wnf00ds@wcu.campuscw.net) submitted 5/13/1999
WARREN AND NORA AT THE FITCHCLAREMONT B&B ON THE OLD
FITCHFARM VINEYARD. WE ARE LONG TIME VISITORS TO THE OUTER BANKS. WE
HAVE STAYED AND ENJOYED SOUTHERN SHORES FOR 15-20 YEARS THROUGH
SOUTHER SHORES REALTY. WE COULD EXCHANGE FOR EQUAL TIME ANY TIME HERE
BUT WE GO OFF SEASON THERE MAY-JUNE. YOU CAN SEE US VIA THE WEBB IN
VISITMYSTIC.COM/FITCHCLAREMONTHOUSE. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU
-- FITCHCLAREMONT B&B ON OLD FITCHFARM VINEYARD (FITCHCLAREMONT@JUNO.COM ) submitted 5/12/1999
I am trying to find information on Frank and Frans Tackle
and bait shop. If anyone can tell me how to get in touch with them so
I can order hats and shirts for friends of mine bearing the same name,
I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Donna Hall E:Mail me:
dfalls@adelphia.net
-- Donna Hall (dfalls@adelphia.net) submitted 5/12/1999
Hi, I happen to be in love with the outer banks and would
like to live there. I was wondering if someone could give me some tips
on employment and the basic cost of living on the obx! Thanx!
-- Emily Carter 5-11-99 (hatteras@buggs.net) submitted 5/11/1999
I've been visiting OBX since 1990--I live in central PA so
it can be quite a trek for my best friend and me, but well worth the
tired backs and sore behinds once we cross the Wright Memorial
Bridge.. I've never visited a place that puts me at peace the way the
banks do--I always feel that I'm coming home. One of these trips, I
just won"t come back to PA,even tho I love it here,too. If you're
looking for clean quiet beaches (even on the 4th of July!!), friendly
people, and incredilble food,ther's no place better. WE tend to go
towards the end ofSeptember--it's even more quiet, the water is still
warm, and there's no waiting to be seated at restaurants. So for a
busy, stressed out trauma nurse and her best friend, this is heaven on
earth. Everyone enjoy and have a great summer!!!!!!
-- liz symons (traumaliz45@yahoo.com) submitted 5/10/1999
I'm 14 and I've been going to Duck, NC for as long as I can
remember with my cousins. It is a small residencial town near Kitty
Hawk. Its been a really great experience for me, and one time
something really cool happened! I was thinking to how small and dinky
Duck is, when suddenly, I spotted two friends from my school. Turns
out I'm not the only one that goes to OBX!!
-- Katie (bluesugar@gurlmail.com) submitted 5/9/1999
Can you tell me the fastest way to get to Whalehead in the
Outer Banks from Berkly Springs, West Virginia? Thank you
-- Matt C. (msc103@hotmail.com) submitted 5/8/1999
I've been visiting the OBX for 3 yrs. now & absolutely love
it. The thing I really want to do is go crabbing!! I'll be visitng
this year at the end of July. Please let me know if crabbing is decent
that time of year & where to go. I'll be staying at MP 2 on the ocean.
Thanks for the help.
-- chad fair (longshanx4@aol.com) submitted 5/7/1999
I had my first experience of cape hatteras when i was sixteen
and loved every minute of it! I have been back to the Outer banks
twice since then once in 1997 and 1998 and now we are embarking on our
third year- 1999- of "Beach trip 1999" third anniversary! We cannot
wait to come back. I will never forget the serene sea shores and the
laidback island lifestyle! The little shops like the island art
gallery and the Food Lion with it's great prices on Beer and coolers!
We fish off of the pier eat great seafood at the Froggy dog and bask
on the beaches! In 1997 we rented a house with a bunch of friends and
in 1998 and this year 1999 we will rent with our family. It is the
nicest vacation we have ever had! We have found some really nice
treasures on hatteras and normally stay in avon, frisco, or buxton.
Also the upper outer banks is great with the Weeping radish and the
shops of Nags Head! we cannot wait until May 22nd! All I can say is
relax, have a beer get a great tan, and take in some sun and fun of
the waves lapping at your feet! Holly Koegler an Outer Banks Lover for
years! We are still waiting to catch that "Big Drum" ENJOY!
-- Holly Koegler (capptaim@nauticom.net) submitted 5/6/1999
I am planning a trip to the outer banks for the last week of
July. I am inquiring about the best area to stay for surf casting
fishing. Is the fishing better onn the ocean side or the bay side? A
place to stay that will meet my wife's high standards and close to
local attractions for her. Any suggestions will be apperciated.
thanks rfg
-- richard ggraham (rfggfr@aol.com) submitted 5/6/1999
Lodging Assistance Needed! I'm in charge of planning the
family vacation and have never been to the Outer Banks. We've got 8
adults, 4 children. We'd like to stay in Nags Head area. Does anyone
have hotel/motel information. I've looked at the Pebble Beach Motel
on line and it seems fine but I have some concern about it being
older. Are the rooms clean? I've heard that older hotels on the beach
can have carpet that doesn't smell very pleasant. If you've stayed
there or someplace else you'd like to recommend, please email me.
Thanks!
-- Connie (cjvetter@bellsouth.net) submitted 5/3/1999
We are looking for possibly a condo or a cottage that sleeps five
people, with two bathrooms and at least two separate bedrooms. A
kitchen and a nice water view, hopefully right on the beach would be a
dream. We are looking in the area of around $100 to 1200 for a week.
Thankyou and I will be awaiting your response. Ina Wesolowski
-- (InaW@aol.com) submitted 5/2/1999
Our family, dad, mom and 2 girls, ages 8 and 4, will be
vacationing on the outerbanks of North Carolina the first week of
August. We have never been to the outbanks and have no idea where to
stay or what our options are. We have been told that Pea Island is a
great places for just relaxing and have some great quality family time
and that is our goal. Does anyone have any suggestions for us? Please
let us know.
-- Terri Elliott (rete52@bellsouth.net) submitted 4/30/1999
3D I'm interested in great beach bars on the Outer Banks. The
kinds of places where you can get good drinks, good conversation, and
great stories to take home with you. Please e-mail me at
fixsilver@aol.com. Thanks!
-- 3DMeryl Truett (3Dfixsiver@aol.com) submitted 4/27/1999
We spent our summer 98' vacation on the Outer Banks. This was
our first trip, but I hope not our last. The ferry road to Oracoke was
relaxing, but very long if you have small children (we have a 1 year
old). So make sure you bring lots of entertainment and extra bottles.
When we arrived on the island we had lunch at Howard's. First, let me
tell you, we are from the mid-west and my husband has tried chili from
all over. But he had the best at Howard's! We ate out on the deck and
enjoyed the afternoon. We also ate at the Down Under. The food was
good, but not as good as I expected. But still worth the stop, enjoy
the view! We did several things while on the islands but the best is
just beach lounging. Just go and relax. Kick up your heels take a deep
breath and learn to enjoy life again.
-- Donna (dcash@dam.net) submitted 6/22/1999
THE DELECTABLE DISH CATERING by KIMBERLY MCDANEL If you are
looking for a caterer on the Outer Banks, I *highly* recommend
Kimberly McDanel. Kimberly just catered my wedding reception and
"farewell brunch" and I could not have been more pleased. The food was
absolutely amazing!! People commented to me all weekend long how
wonderful everything was from the cocktail hour hor d'ouvres, to the
dinner, to the fruit salad the next morning. In addition to being
delicious, everything looked absolutely beautiful! Kimberly has an
extremely artistic eye, and her presentation was gorgeous! Another
wonderful thing about Kimberly is that I felt that she enjoyed the
planning of our wedding as much as we did. She was always super
enthusiastic and had many many wonderful ideas for us to think about.
She added so many special touches that they are impossible to count,
but one example is the "Midnight Snack" she left for my husband and I
in our refrigerator for after the reception. It was a box filled with
fruit, crackers, cheese, cookies, and a beautiful poem on love and
marriage. Kimberly made planning long-distance a breeze and her
professionalism and enthusiasm put us at ease throughtout the entire
process. I recommend Kimberly and the Delectable Dish without
hesitation and welcome anyone to email me for contact information or
additional details. Sincerely, Melinda Roper
-- Melinda Bolger Roper (melbol@acpub.duke.edu) submitted 4/27/1999
My husband, Chad, and I just returned from the most amazing
five days at the Inn at Corolla Light. Our first visit to the inn was
just over one year ago, and this past Saturday (April 24, 1999) we
were married on the bridge at the north side of the inn. We had 65
guests who all stayed at the inn with us, and it truly could not have
been more perfect. The staff at the inn is, without question, second
to none. I thought that planning a long-distance wedding would be
nerve-wracking but quickly found that everyone was extremely helpful,
supportive, and encouraging every step of the way. I especially have
to mention Carolyn. With her help, we were able to have a wedding
celebration more perfect than we had ever dreamed. Everything was
absolutely amazing, and Carolyn made it all possible. The rest of the
staff was fantastica as well from the office staff who handled our
many calls and constant questions, to the housekeeping staff who
thoughtfully placed our "welcome bags" in all of the guests' rooms.
We were all treated with unbelievable warmth and hospitality, and we
will never forget it! Our guests came from all over the country, and
all felt that we could not have picked a better spot. A number of
folks plan to visit again on their own as soon as they can. Chad and
I will most definitely be back to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays,
etc. The inn will always hold a most special place in our hearts. If
you are looking to have the most amazing vacation of your life, the
Inn at Corolla Light and the inn staff can make it happen. Enjoy!!
Melinda Roper
-- Melinda Bolger Roper (melbol@acpub.duke.edu) submitted 4/27/1999
Does anyone know if ther is an outfit in Norfolk that will
rent older four wheel drive vehicles for use in the National Seashore?
We fly into Norfolk to meet our East Coast family on the Outer Banks
every year(off and on since 1969)and rent an SUV from one of the
national chains at the airport,But it is very expensive and a brand
new Blazer is just not a real beach truck.Is there a better choice?
Any help would be appreciated.[ Tip for a great outer banks
vacation,camp at the Frisco campground one of the best campgrouds in
the Federal system]
-- JamesGarfield (Fishfield@aol.com) submitted 4/26/1999
4/25/99 We have been vacationing at the OBX, for approx. 25
years. I have experienced it as a child and now my husband and I take
our children there. We love it. It is definately a family oriented
place to visit. Some of the great places to eat while there would be:
Awful Arthurs, Tale of The Whale, Tortuga's Lie. Actually, there
aren't that many places that we don't enjoy. Get there earlier and on
check out day, leave early, like at 6am to avoid all of the traffic
leaving at the same time. A great place to visit at night would be the
Funny Farm at the Carolinian Hotel. Don't miss the Oregon Inlet, and
the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Unfortunately this year the acquarium is
under renovation and the Hatteras Lighthouse is being moved, but put
those on for next years visit. We usually like to go over the 4th of
July, but this year we'll be done there the 3rd week of June. HAVE A
SAFE AND WONDERFUL VACATION AT THE OUTER BANKS Carla
JREGGIN01@sceinet.com
-- Carla Regginello (JREGGIN01@sceinet.com) submitted 4/25/1999
4/23/99 - We are planning our second trip to the Outer Banks,
early August - prime time. We will be with family and friends hoping
to enjoy great weather and all the area has to offer. We have stayed
in Salvo and find it very peaceful, off the beaten path. When ever I
go to the beach I am immediately drawn to the ocean. I have to see,
hear and feel it crashing on my legs. It is such a healing experience,
washing away all of the stresses of everyday life. Since this will
only be our second visit, we plan to take the ferry to Ocracoke Island
and soak up all the heritage, all do lots of fishing (the Avon Peir
and the Point at Hatteras). If anyone knows of a good charter let us
know. Happy vacationing!!
-- The Blizzards (JKBlizz@aol.com) submitted 4/23/1999
looking for beach home to rent. end of june. 4bedrooms and
close to beach.
-- Denny Jordan (jordan172@aol.com) submitted 4/22/1999
Hi, I am interested in turtle nesting and I wonder if the Outer Banks
is a location where this can be followed. I thought it was the
location in the Pat Conroy novel BEACH MUSIC. I would appreciate any
information that you could send my way. My address is ctrij@aol.com
Thank you
-- (CTRIJ@aol.com) submitted 4/21/1999
Me and my friend will be travelling from England to the
Outer Banks (Kill Devils Hills, Duck, etc) in June of this year. We
would like to know what exactly there is to do there day and night
and if the area is accessible to other places of interest. We would
also like to know how far Pinehurst Golf course is from the Outer
Banks? Thank you
-- Hayley Davies (davieshayley@hotmail.com) submitted 4/19/1999
We are looking to compare the beaches of the Emerald Coast Seaside
Fla. to the beaches of the Outer Banks NC. Any insight??
-- (BFried5001@aol.com) submitted 4/18/1999
I will be in traveling to the Outer Banks in June and I would like
help in selecting a travel route from Detroit, Mi to the Outer Banks,
Nc.? Does anyone have any idea how long the trip is from Mi to Outer
Banks? Also a good place to stop for the night along the way? Any
suggestion would be of great help. Jason A.Taffar
-- jtaffar (jtaffar@worldnet.att.net) submitted 4/17/1999
Okay, there are certain places you have to go for certain
things to eat on the Outer Banks. HURRICANE MO'S for the best steamed
oysters ever (beer and wine only)! CAPT'N FRANKS for the best hot
dogs! CLARA'S for the absolute best ever she-crab soup! DAIRY MART for
the best hamburger you will ever put in your mouth (outside dining
only!) ELIZABETH'S CAFE all around yummy! For great tuna taco's, it's
gotta be GOOMBAY'S. JOHN'S DRIVE IN for tuna boats with fried okra and
don't forget the peanut butter milkshakes (outside dining only!) THE
OASIS: you have to go get the BELLRINGERS! Raw oyster on a saltine
cracker with horseradish, hot sauce and a jalapeno; a buck a piece.
Your nasal passages will be clear for weeks. My record is six. If Mark
makes them; I can only do three. THAI ROOM for the sauteed soft
shells. We lived on the Outer Banks for nearly 10 years but go back at
least twice a year. Just got back from our 11 days during Easter 99.
Had a wonde! rful time
-- B&J (Softub@aol.com) submitted 4/16/1999
My family and I vacationed in Duck last summer and rented a beach
house. It was the most wonderful vacation I can ever remember having.
I brought my two sons to see the ocean for the first time. The beach
house was able to house all 20 of us comfortably as it had 3 and a
half baths and 5 bedrooms. I've been to the outer banks before to
visit my sister, but this was our first opportunity to have us all
together. I definitely recommend renting a beach house and visiting
the area. The food is great and the people are friendly. My fiance and
I are considering on honeymooning there next summer. Cindy
-- Cindy Bailey" (cbailey@hayes-lemmerz.com) submitted 4/15/1999
If anybody has a recommendation for a good hotel/motel on Outer Banks
that takes pets I would appreciate it very much. Any suggestions??
-- (Skidgplate@aol.com) submitted 4/14/1999
My family and i have been going down to the outerbanks for
seven years now and we love it. Those first couple years we were able
to have camp fires on the beach. We haven't had them the last couple
of years because we heard we needed a permit. We stay in Whalehead
beach. I was hoping you could tell us where we can get this permit and
if there are any rules or restrictions that we need to follow when
having our camp fire. The nights we had our camp fires were the most
memorable and I just like to do it again.
-- Donna Lynch (d2m1l@hotmail.com) submitted 4/14/1999
Can anyone tell me if there is a place in/around Outer Bank where I
can secure a one-way rental car at the end of July? Closest place I've
found is Norfolk, but we are traveling south to Savannah. Thanks.
Astrid Giblin, San Jose, California (Please reply to
astrid.giblin@kla-tencor.com)
-- ASTRID (astrid.giblin@kla-tencor.com) submitted 4/14/1999
Fishing Pier,sound and other any comments on what's hitting in april
and may I've done alot of Fla.gulf fishing but not much atlantic surf
fihing any comments or helpful hints appreciated thanks alot (wife and
two daughters if you know what I mean) Brad Pirkey
pirkey1@vermontel.com
-- Anonymous submitted 4/13/1999
Does anyone know about a cottage in Avon named Windows to the Sea. I
would like to know about it since I am going there this spring.
Thanks.
-- Vergara, Debbie" (debbie_vergara@McKennaCuneo.com) submitted 4/12/1999
We are visiting Outer Banks for our first time this summer.
I'm trying to find pamphlets and things on places to go and things to
do while we are there. If you could let me know where to do this I
would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance..Teresa
-- Teresa Stoker (stoker@jdweb.com) submitted 4/11/1999
My family is thinking about staying at colony by the sea in
Duck this July. I would like any info anyone has about these condo's
and the area of Duck. Have been reading alot on the travelogue about
the areas more south and wonder if we should stay further south. We
have 2 teenagers and a 9 year old.Don't want to be where it's real
crowded but would still like to be in an area where there are some
things to do.
-- Jody (Jodyam59@aol.com) submitted 4/11/1999
We have a darling 2 year old boy.The first time he saw the
ocean.It could never be more memorable.My Mom has cancer and my wife
just had surgery.It was the greatest time of ourlives.Pray to God we
can come back!
-- Rob Dani Sipes (D Sipes) submitted 4/10/1999
Would like info on surfing at Hateras and Okracoke. wildyuru@aol.com
-- (WILDYURU@aol.com) submitted 4/10/1999
I LOVE OBX!!! My family and friends, about 12 of us at times,
have been going there since my cousin was a baby and she is now 32. So
obviously, it's a mainstay. I am 25 and have been going since I was
12. I now live in Florida and still fly home everyone summer to go to
"the Beach". People down here just don't understand that. Favorite
things for us to do is lay on the beach all day with a beverage and
then dance and play games all night. We have many favorite
restaurants, here are some ideas: Kelly's- great food and OK
atmosphere. Great She-Crab soup. Good music in the bar. Owens - the
best place to eat. Tale of the Whale - Great She-crab soup and tuna
bites. very nice jewerly in the entrance. The owners are friends of
the family as well. A tradition of ours is to get up and see a
sunrise. It's early but well worth it. The Outer Banks is a great
place to visit. It is wonderful for family vacations. Please write
back with your favorites!!!! 4/9/99
-- Amber Light (Lidlred@hotmail.com) submitted 4/9/1999
I WOULD LIKE AN VACATION PACKAGE SENT TO ME REGARDING HOMES ON THE
BEACH ETC.. THERESA NICHOLS 250 KENDALL CIR WATERBURY CT 06708
-- (Dgnic1@aol.com) submitted 4/9/1999
Can you please tell me where I can find a motel that will accept pets
near Hatteras and Ocracoke? We will be visiting Easter weekend and
staying overnight for only one night. (Sat. night.) We have a Black
Lab and she is fully house broken. I have never been to the Outer
banks and it may be the only time I get to come, so this is REALLY,
REALLY important to me. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly
appreciated. Also any reasonable family style seafood
restaurants....some place that is good for the kids. Please email me
with any details at applgate@bellatlantic.net Thanks very much.
-- Anonymous submitted 3/22/1999
My wife, daughter (7 years old), and I vacationed in the Outer Banks
from 3/13/1999 through 3/19/1999 and had a great time... We stayed at
the Barrier Island Station in Duck; we loved the location and the easy
access to the beach, but our unit was very poorly maintained and
needed serious work. We would give a thumbs up to the following
activities: Jockey's Ridge (especially kite flying), fishing in the
Sound for Striper Bass, the Wright Brothers Museum, shelling and
watching the sunrise on the beach, going to the Christmas Shop and
Jeannene's Cat House in Manteo, visiting the Elizabeth II and the
Roanoke Festival Island, putt-putt, and, of course, seeing the
lighthouses. My daughter and I preferred the Bodie Island lighthouse;
my wife liked Currituck best. Hatteras was interesting with all of the
construction efforts. We'd only give a thumbs down to 2 activities:
the trip to Ocracoke was very disappointing - I think our expectations
were too high - and looking for ghost crabs at night on the beach. I
felt like we were hunting for snipe...maybe it was too cold?
Our
big vacation activity seems to be eating... Thumbs up to: Stack 'em
High (breakfast), Fish Market (best tuna and fried oysters; the place
looks like a dump, but the food was terrific), Owen's (simply
wonderful), Black Pelican (great seafood), Jeannette's Pier (great
view!), Lone Cedar Grill, the Seamark Coffee Bar, Big Al's (super tuna
melts), and Argyles Cafe (upscale food in a casual, friendly
environment; superb Bloody Marys; unbelievable deserts). Thumbs in the
middle to: Mako Mike's, Fishbones, and Bob's Grill (breakfast). Thumbs
down to: Weeping Radish (Manteo; a terrible attempt at German food),
RV's (a huge disappointment), and Howard's Pub in Ocracoke (pitiful
service, mediocre food, another huge disappointment). It was very hard
for us to get used to restaurants that did not offer non-smoking
sections. We had an especially disappointing trip to Awful Arthur's
where they wanted to seat us at a table by the extremely smoky bar
next to a table with a cigar smoker; I made us leave before we even
sat down. We've been spoiled in Cincinnati where I believe it's a law
to offer non-smoking sections...
We found plenty of things to do
during the week, but you could definitely tell that it was off-season.
Many restaurants and shops were closed - some contrary to the
information found in the Insider's Guide to the Outer Banks. All of
the fishing piers were closed - including Avalon which was supposed to
be open. An extremely nice captain told us not to take any fishing
charters into the Ocean - the fish just weren't there yet. Ben
Franklin's opened up our last day and was great for getting
souveneirs. Judging from the tourist spots and restaurants, it seems
like there were more vacationers than they expected this time of
year...
All of the locals that we encountered were extremely
helpful and friendly - especially Captain Banks Meredith who put up
with 3 fishing novices on a small boat and the crew at Argyles who
made us feel like regulars within 5 minutes.
We loved our trip
and hope to return In Season within the next few years. Several locals
told us that September is the perfect time for a trip to the Outer
Banks; it's still warm, everything is still running, and the crowds
have thinned.
Bruce McGeorge brumcg@hotmail.com
-- McGeorge, Bruce (CAP, CFS)" (Bruce.McGeorge@gecapital.com) submitted 3/22/1999
I've traveled to Ocracoke and other areas by sail. Does
anyone have experience biking the Banks? My wife and I would like to
take our bikes on at the northern most ferry point and Ride down to
Ocracoke then catch the ferry off. Would like to know what is the
northernmost point and how far it is from Ocracoke.
-- Sid Oakley (gableoak@mindspring.com) submitted 3/22/1999
hi i'm 13 and the first time i went to nagshead was in the
summer of 1998!We went in the first week of august and stayed there
for a week!Although we went in hurricane season we still had a great
time!I went with my aunt and her family and my grandma,uncle and
cousin!We had a blast!We stayed in a beach house right outside of
kitty hawk!It was great there was shopping,movies,golf and great
resturants!We viseted the cape hatterus light house (which is
beautiful) and jocky ridge (which is a must ).There was hang gliding
and wind surfing and much more!No matter what age you or your family
is nags head is an exellent place to visit!
-- ashley submitted 3/21/1999
anyone know of places where recreational clamming is available in nc.
done the fishing and now want to do the clamming in the outer banks if
possible. are there any boats that need to be used or can you clam in
the h2o near the accessible shore?
-- (TRYNEMTP@aol.com) submitted 3/20/1999
I have been wanting to visit the Outer Banks for some years
now. Last night I decided that I am going to drive down to OB for a
few days during Easter. It is very heartening to read that so many of
you simply enjoy visiting OB and have been doing that for years. Could
someone please give me travel tips for a first-timer -- best place to
stay (I am looking for something non-touristy and on a long stretch of
quiet beach)where I could perhaps bike along the beach? From the
comments on this page, looks like Hatteras and Ocracoke might be it,
but I would appreciate suggestions. Every summer I vacation on Cape
Cod and enjoy the quiet nights walking on the beach (though it is
freezing, even in August!) Thanks in advance.
-- Jonathan Hall (Xshama@hotmail.com) submitted 3/17/1999
I am a dog groomer in Florida. I have a client who is an older woman
who travels with her Schnauzer. She would like to visit the outer
banks of N.C. which she has never seen, but is having a hard time
finding any motels which will allow her to keep her dog with her. If
you have any suggestions, please contact me e-mail and I will forward
the info to her. Thank you very much.
-- Christina Snyder (GIRLMTBKR@webtv.net) submitted 3/17/1999
My family & I have been visiting the outerbanks since 1958.
An we have hundreds of wonderful memories of this beautiful place. I
think the most wonderful memory is the time when on the spur of the
moment my husband & I invited my brother & his wife to go on a
vacation with us. It was our first vacation without our children. As
they are all grown now with families of their own. My brother hadn't
been there for about twenty years & his wife had never been there.
None of us had alot of money & just a couple small dome tents. We all
camped on the same site & shared resources & anything else we had. It
was almost like being a kid again. We now look forward to going down
together each summer. An hopefully some day our children will all
start taking thier families. This summer we will be visiting the
outerbanks twice. More if time allows. An we will be taking my
younger sister & her family. As she has not been there for twenty
years. I'm sure this will be another of those wonderful years. Maybe
when my husband & I retire we could move to this beautiful place.
Hope to see everyone this summer.
-- Debbie Price (RLP2@bright.net) submitted 3/16/1999
I am going to Nags Head at the end of April '99. I am looking
for information on places to fish from shore/peir, fish that are
biting, and type lures/bait to use around that time. I would also like
any information anyone has about places that I could take my
girlfriend (she wants to go sightseeing while we're there...no shows
or parks). Thank you.
-- Mike Anderson (manderson@dingley.com) submitted 3/15/1999
Can anyone tell me some good restaurants to try? I've been
to Kellys, Sam and Omies, Owens, Kitty Hawk Pizza, Duck Deli, Dare
Devils Pizza,and Big Als. They were all good. We would like to know
some new places to stay too.We stayed at Yankee Doodle Dune in
Corolla, Seas The Day in Ocean Hill, Seadunes in Kitty Hawk,The
Ridges in Nags Head to name a few. All of these places were very
nice.Thanks.
-- Luke (Adder) submitted 3/15/1999
I will be in Kill Devil Hills in mid-September 1999. Any
suggestions on places to scuba dive? Dive shops? Thanks!
-- Michelle Nielsen (michelle.nielsen@cnalife.com) submitted 3/15/1999
I would like any info about places to stay and pricing of
those places. I was wondering if you can send me a whole bunch of
stuff to my home address? Tia Bina 32 Suzanne Street Washington,
West Virgina 26181
-- tia bina (sexysweetheart_69@yahoo.com) submitted 3/15/1999
My family of 6 have been visiting the outerbanks for years.
We normally try to avoid long waiting lines having four children but
we had heard so many good things about the wharf restaurant we
thought we would give it a try. We got there around 6 and were told
the wait would be about 45 minutes. The temp outside was in the low
90 uncomfortable outside to say the least. Outside is where we waited
for two hours. Upon finally getting in they sat the 6 of us at a
table that would have been tight for 4 people. Our waiter was James
who was very friendly and attentive. The service and the food was
excellent. But waiting in the heat and being crammed like sardines
into a tiny table were not worth the wait. Our next night we (against
my better judgement) ate at another buffet called GEORGES JUNCTION.
We got there at about 6 also. We were pleased to be welcomed into a
Huge air conditioned lobby. My wife and I sat in a Plush couch and
watched a program on one of the many Huge screen televisions. Our
children retired to the game room to entertain themselves. There is
also a tower that overlooks the ocean which they enjoyed while we
waited. The wait was so pleasant I really cannot tell you how long we
waited but it was definately less than 2 hours. When we were seated
it was at a table that would comfortably seat 8. Our waiter was Ben
the fastest talking friendliest guy we know. He was also very
attentive. The restaurant is huge. WoW!! They can seat so many more
people than the Wharf the wait is much shorter. The buffet has a much
larger selection. Plenty for the landlover as well as the seafood
lover. My favorite was the oyster rocafella and Clams casino. My wife
filled up on steamed shrimp and snow crab legs. The children cost is
1.00 per year of age. Much more fair in my opinion than the 15.95 I
paid for my 10 year at the Wharf. The long and short of my tale of
two buffets is GEORGES JUNCTION beats the Wharf hands down. Enjoy
your stay at the outer banks and tell Ben and GEORGES JUNCTION Hi
from James.
-- James Smith (jsmith@hotmail.com) submitted 3/14/1999
I will be living in Avon this Spring and I am looking for a
house to rent for about ten months. Needs to be cheap if there are any
like that.
-- David C. Dillow (vahnter@aol.com) submitted 3/14/1999
Anybody ever stay at the White Doe Inn?
-- (kawalde@ffhsj.com) submitted 3/14/1999
A group of about five single, young adults are interested
in a relaxing vacation without all of the crowds like in Ocean City
and Virginia Beach; however, it seems that most rental companies will
only rent houses and condos to family groups. Is there anyone that
will rent to us? We would appreciate any suggestions!
-- Hollie (Holliejill@aol.com) submitted 3/13/1999
Salt air. That's the first thing that tells me I'm back
where I truly belong. I stick my head out of the window as we cross
the bridge and take deep breaths. I'm home, a giddy voice inside my
head screams! I can't take it all in fast enough with my eyes. Those
old familiar sights. The weatherbeaten cottages. Hello, old friends!
I say this to myself with a smile. I search for my first glimpse of
the ocean. And there it is, in all it's majesty and mystery. The
water, which soothes my soul, which has a magical way of easing all
the pains I've suffered since my last visit. We always have our first
meal at the Nags Head Pier. Because it has always been my father's
favorite place, it is special to us. It's where he reconnects with
our "island." We always laugh because while we're there, we begin to
plan when we will come back for breakfast--the best meal at the pier.
Funnier still is that I must always have a tuna salad sandwich on
toast for breakfast. We recall the many morning walks that would
eventually lead us there. We remember when there wasn't a McDonald's,
a shopping mall or even a large grocery. We used to buy our groceries
for the week at the Giant in Norfolk and hold them on our laps all
the way to the island. There were no radios, TVs or phones to
distract us from the beauty that surrounded us. We'd call Grandma at
the first and last of the week from one of the two pay phones in
Southern Shores. We'd get glass jugs of chocolate milk at one of the
mom and pop stores and chug it all the way back to the cottage. We'd
get the world's best malts at Miller's Drug Store. We'd buy Krispy
Kremes in boxes at the store, not at drive-thrus. We'd climb the
dunes and always be stunned by the view from up top. We'd go to the
widow's peak at night to take in the moon and the stars, and the
Wright monument, lit up for all to see. We'd marvel at the brothers'
imagination and foresight. We'd drive to Manteo for a magical visit to
the Christmas Shop. Mom buys each of us an ornament every year. We'd
go to the Lost Colony and speculate on the story's true ending. We'd
walk along Manteo's waterfront and have wonderful sundaes at the old
drug store. On the way back, we'd stop at Buck's for the best spiced
crabs around. There are a million memories here for me and my family.
The breeze that gently caresses, the roar of the surf, the hot sun,
the laughter, the waves crashing down on you, the gentle nights. There
is no other place like this on earth for me. Reading others'
recollections, I was surprised to find that we are not alone in our
love for the island. Why? I guess I believe the magic of the Outer
Banks wraps around you and makes you feel as though it's all for you.
It's one place you can truly and easily live each day as if it were
your last. It makes us better people--most of the time, anyway! As
always, I can barely stand to count the days until I'm back where I
feel the most alive. And while it saddens me to see the continual,
perhaps unnecessary growth, it will remain the island of my memories.
The island where a little girl dreamed big dreams, loved her family
and skipped in tune with nature's beauty. 3-12-99
-- Mz. Sassy (Mz_Sassy@hotmail.com) submitted 3/12/1999
Can anyone suggest a good rental house (3 bedroom) near the
ocean for three weeks starting August 28, in the Duck or Corolla area?
Also, is there somewhere in the area to rent 4x4's for a reasonable
price? Any info would be great: phillip_dube@hotmail.com.
-- Phillip Dube (phillip_dube@hotmail.com) submitted 3/12/1999
Thinking of taking a mini family vacation (about 4 nights) to
the Outer Banks sometime between April 3rd-10th. Have never been to
the Outer Banks, any suggestions on what area and activities might
best be suited for a family with three children ages 12, 4 and 1 this
time of year? Would prefer to stay in a cottage on the beach but
flexible, budget is tight. Thank you!
-- Liana (leezee3@aol.com) submitted 3/10/1999
My husband and I decided to come to the Outer Banks for our
honeymoon on July 25, 1998 and we were not disappointed. This was the
beginning of our lives together, and believe me, it was a wonderful
start. We loved our vacation so much and we are so glad that this was
our choice for our honeymoon. We were able to relax from our hectic
wedding plans and just enjoy each others' company in a very peaceful
environment. We stayed in the Hot Tub Room at the John Yancey Hotel
(Clairion Inn, I believe). It was a very nice hotel and the jacuzzi
was nice. We ate at some wonderful restaurants including Western
Sizzling and our daily favorite was Dairy Queen!!! We received a lot
of food for our money at Western Sizzling's seafood buffet. The food
was delicious. We love the fact that there are Dairy Queen restaurants
located every couple of miles down the strip!! We were able to visit a
few lighthouses (Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras) during our stay also.
The beach was wonderful and we came home with wonderful tans. We took
nightly strolls on the beach and woke up early to search for
seashells. Unfortunately, we did not have much luck in the seashell
department. One morning as we watched the sunrise, we saw porpoises
jumping in the water. They were beautiful!! Jockey's Ridge was quite a
climb, but was well worth it. The view was great and we can't wait to
climb it again. We are planning another trip in May 1999 with another
couple and are really looking forward to our visit. We have been
reading comments from other visitors to get some ideas on activities
to do the last week in May. We already know that the Outer Banks will
be a vacation spot for us every year!!
-- Jessica submitted 3/9/1999
I'm planning to bike the Outer Banks the second weekend of
April and am concerned about the wind. What direction do the winds
typically blow at that time of year? Would our best bet be to bike
from Ocracoke to Nags Head, or the other way around? Any advice would
be most appreciated. Thanks.
-- Michael Hemphill (michaelh@roanoke.com) submitted 3/9/1999
ME AND MY FAMILY ARE COMING TO THE OUTER BANKS TO DO SOME SALT WATER
FISHING DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 3-10. WE NEED SOME FISHING REPORTS,SO
IF YOU COULD DROP ME SOME E-MAIL AT WKSTJJBALL@AOL.COM THANK YOU,
JUSTIN WEST
-- (WKSTJJBALL@aol.com) submitted 3/9/1999
My family will be making our first trip to the Outer Banks
in July 99, (Corolla) I was wondering if anyone knows where I can dock
my Jet Ski or if there is a dock to rent. Thank you, Lorrie 3-9-99
-- Lorrie (Lorrie_Matulek@edgeseal.com) submitted 3/9/1999
Does anyone know of a decent club anywhere on the OBX that
specializes in Buffett-type music?
-- (kiser403@mailcity.com) submitted 3/9/1999
How about a week in Hotlanta???1500 square foot apartment in
Dunwoody...Indoor and outdoor pools, 5 tennis courts, raquetball,
fitness center in the nicest suburb of Atlanta. I'll event throw in
braves tickets! Will exchange for the first week of June, 1999
-- vance campbell (vancecamel@aol.com) submitted 3/8/1999
My family and I just moved to Nags Head NC in Nov.98. Im a
college student at ECU. Im looking for a job at Nags Head and having a
hard time b/c they don't want students, or those who can't work during
the week just weekends. I'm in desprite need of a job can you give som
suggestion of where to look. thanks Renee
-- Renee (reenay@beaufortco.com) submitted 3/7/1999
looking for a golf package only for the week of july 17th, if u have
information it would be greatly appreciated. MICHELLE
-- (Lena1167@aol.com) submitted 3/6/1999
I am planning a trip in July....I have an outfit for surf fishing but
I was wondering if fly fishing was on option from shore? Any comments
would be appreciated. thanks
-- LORI P AUSTIN (AUSTINLORI@compuserve.com) submitted 3/3/1999
My family will be staying in Frisco for a week in June. It
will be our first time vacationing the Outer Banks. Has anyone had
dealings with rental cottages and realty companies in the Hatteras
area and have tips for what to expect (good and bad). Also, what do
you recommend for low cost activities that can include young children
(ages 3-9? Is there a good route to travel from the Cincinnati/Dayton,
Ohio area? What's the word on the Hatteras Lighthouse being closed in
June? Any tips for fishing the Frisco pier (rental of equipment, bait,
etc.)?Local grocery stores? THX
-- Tony (ARFanning@AOL) submitted 3/2/1999
Hello, Our family of 5 are going to be vacationing from May 8--May
15 in Nags Head. We would like to find a reasonably priced place to
stay near Nags Head pier. My mother and son are avid saltwater
fisherpersons and plan on spending a lot of time on the pier. They are
partial to this pier because of past luck they have had fishing there.
I would also like to find a charter for the day or half day for 4-5
people that would be memorable but reasonably priced. If you could
direct me to some options , I would be very grateful. Also, for my
daughter, where are the wild ponies to be found? And how far down the
coast is the Cape Hatteras lighthouse? Any info you could send to me
would be just great. Can't wait to get down there in May. My address
is : Mary Garrity P.O. Box 2071 Park Avenue Ext. S. Connellsville,
Pa 15425 mary@nb.net
-- Mary Garrity" (mary@nb.net) submitted 3/1/1999
We stayed recently at the Ocracoke Island Inn on Ocracoke.
This property was recently opened, just before the 1998 summer season.
It is located right on the Ocracoke harbor with a nice deck view of
sunsets from either the decks on each unit or the 'widow's walk' on
top of the property's office right on the waterfront. The
owner-managers, Byron and Cathy, have an absolutely pristine property
with all of the features of the most expensive vacation properties.
The individual units are roomy, furnished with beautiful white wicker,
with roomy decks equipped with Adirondack-style furniture. We stayed
at the Ocracke Island Inn in the deep off-season and the price was
embarrassingly low. Byron told us of his rate schedule for the high
season, and I'd estimate they could command rates at least 20-30%
higher. This property has absolutely no shortcomings. I am an
experienced traveler used to staying in prime resort properties. This
inn competes with the best I've experienced at a fraction of the cost.
-- Paul Gaecke (PFGaecke@ibm.net) submitted 2/28/1999
I am a two time visitor to the Outer Banks - absolutely
wonderful. I am looking for recommendations as to where to stay, eat,
visit, shop, etc. in Ocracoke. Thank you!
-- Chris Goyer (scg67@compuserve.com) submitted 2/27/1999
Does anyone have any opinions on the Cape Hatteras Motel in
Buxton? If you've stayed there, did you enjoy your stay? 2/27/99
-- Pam (pclka@ezonline.com) submitted 2/27/1999
Do you know why the film "Message in a Bottle" was NOT filmed at the
Outer Banks? I've just seen the movie and was very disappointed that
the filmmakers used the coast of MAINE to represent the most beautiful
place in this country. Someone suggested that local politicos didn't
want movie folks in the area, although local residents were looking
foward to it.
Having spent two weeks (6 years ago) tent-camping
at Waves/Rodanth, I fell in love with the area, and plan to return in
the not-too-distant future. But in the meanwhile, I was looking
forward to see the Outer Banks in the movie, but was shocked to see
Maine. Lovely, but not even close!
-- (Onegenius@aol.com) submitted 2/26/1999
I am from PA and am contemplating having a small wedding on the outer
banks, specifically renting a beachfront home on pine island. I am
looking for any insight, info, from anyone regarding similar
circumstances, etc. thanks. steve
-- steve (sc1945@pottsville.infi.net) submitted 2/26/1999
PLEASE, somebody help me. I'm in desperate need of crabbing
advice. I basically know how to do it, I just don't know where to do
it.Any insiders want to share? I would really appreciate the help,
thank you.
-- chad fair (longshanx4@aol.com) submitted 2/25/1999
My husband and I have a large one bedroom apartment in
Brandon, Vermont (central portion of the state in the Green
Mountains). Minutes away from lakes, streams, golf course and an hour
from Pico/Killington ski areas. Looking to swap something similar in a
different location. Open for ideas as to when and how long.
-- Teri Lucara (teribyor@sover.net) submitted 2/24/1999
I am thinking of renting a condo for 4 in our family at the Admiral's
View in Nags Head. Any comments on this condo property? Good, bad? I
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