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My husband and I have never been to the OB. We are looking at
coming April 23, 2005. We are planning a camping trip to Cape Lookout. How bad are
the insects this time of year? There were a lot of deer flies
the last time we were there. Inquiring about the post ATV's on the beaches. Are there any
areas available to ride ATV's on legally on the OBX? My family and I are planning to travel down to the Outer
Banks (Nags Head) from Connecticut and we're wondering what's
the best route to take and since we're planning on just driving
straight thru, what time should we leave? Thanks We are travelling with children and towing a 20' boat to
Outer Banks from Ohio mid-July 2004. I've read several
recommendations to take an alternate route following US 17
by-pass around Elizabeth City to NC 37 South (Edenton) to NC 32
South (Creswell) to US 64 East to Roanoke Island to US 12 to
Hatteras Island. Has anyone taken this alternate route (which is
LONGER, but supposedly faster)?? Is it truly the better way to
go especially considering we are towing a boat? Thanks, Cindy My family's planning a trip to Outer Banks over the 4th of
July weekend and staying for a week. We live near Pittsburgh,
PA. What is the best route for this time of year to travel down
there. We plan to leave on July 3rd. Kathy My family & I would like to be able to ride ATV's while in
obx. We would prefer to ride our own but would consider renting.
We are not interested in going on a guided tour if at all
possible. Please help!!!! We are wanting to take a vacation by taking the ferry around
the north carolina islands and tent camp Hello, My wife and I are an old retired couple. I am 75, my
wife is 55. We live on a small farm in Missouri. I have
accomplished most of the things I ever wanted to do, except go
to a claimbake. Recently on TV I saw an old man walking along a
shoreline, looking for clams. If you know someone around my age
who enjoys this, maybe he would like to show this old man how it
is done. Thank you I would like information on horse back riding on the coast,
seeing the lighthouses, hang gliding, seeing wildlife esp ducks.
WE are thinking about coming down 2-13-04 getting married and
spending a few nights. coming home 2- 15-04 thank you for any
information. DEB Is there anywhere on the outer banks that you re permitted to
ride atv's. (your own atv's). We are looking to rent a cottage or house in the outer banks
this year & wonder if anyone can tell us where we can stay with
our spoiled Australian Shepard/Lab Athena. she got so sick the
last time we went away she didn't eat for a week and we really
need to get away. what is the closed airport for nags head north carolina Hello again. Back in September I listed a motel to stay in
around the Buxton/Hatteras Village area that was really nice and
affordable. It was the Sea Gull Motel. That motel is no longer
there. It was one of the fatalities from Isabel. Also, if the
gentelman who asked about finding a NICE beach to stay at on the
Outer Banks is on today, all I have to say is... ALL OF THE
BEACHES ARE NICE!!!!! My Fiancee & I would love to get married by the lighthouse in
Cape Hatteraus. Is that possible... do people get married there?
If so, where would someone obtain information on where to start?
Please respond to me as soon as you can as we would like to be
married before December. Thank you for any assistance... it is
greatly appreciated! Jacqueline Holland If anyone out there is looking for a nice, cheap, place to
stay in the Buxton, Hatteras, area, I'd recommend the Sea Gull
motel. It's right on the beach and the rooms are very roomy and
clean. My favorite so far.!!!! Also, does anyone remember the
Vacationer Motel in Nags Head? You know, the one they bull-dozed
and replaced with 4 condos? Oh wait that's happening everywhere!
I really miss that place!!! My husband and myself are flying from Detroit to Raleigh
Sept. 3,2003. There we will join my daughter and her huband. We
are planing to go to Corolla on the 4th and 5th. Is there a
commuter plane from Raleigh area to the outer banks area. I hate
to spend 6 hours in the car if we are able to fly in minutes. We are travel to the Outer Banks Sept.16-22 03 will I need
hotel reservation. Dave We would like to take the ferry(s) from any point of
departure near New Bern NC to Virginia Beach. Can you recommend
the best departure point and closest arrival point to Virgina
Beach? Can the trip be made in one day? Thanks! I am going to a family reunion and I need directions to best
western ocean reese suite in kill devil hill Nc I would like to either come by Flight, Bus, or Train to
Corolla, NC. Are any of these an option and if so where could I
look for pricing, to see how much it would cost? Hi - I'm planning a trip to the Outer Banks in early October
- off season. Can anyone tell me about the weather conditions,
and more importantly are the resturantes / shops still open
during this time. Thanks, Crissy I need someone in the area to give a sense of how the Outer
Banks might be in September, when I wish to have a wedding
ceremony of sorts on the beachfront. We're inviting about
seventy people, though even a 75% attendance would be
surprising. However, ideally there needs to be a central cluster
of accommodations available for everyone possible. The ceremony
itself is another issue. Does the idea of such a huge wedding
party descending upon the beach on one of those weekends sound
do-able? If you think you have a feeling for how it might play
out, your comments are gratefully welcome! Thanks, Howard A couple of Friends And I are coming down in April to find
Jobs for the summer. This will be the first year to visit the
Outer Banks. We know some people who live there in the summer
also. We are joining them and looking for jobs? Any suggestions
on where to look for employment for Two Females?>ages 19 and 17.
I will be 18 in July and my friend 20 in August. 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. On 12/28/02,my wife and I are celebrating our 1 yr wedding
anniversary. We are wanting to take a 2 night getaway preferably
on the ocean. We both have been to Outer Banks area and really
like it. Could someone suggest some nice places to stay? We
would prefer oceanfront, decent view, and some privacy. Thanks! I'll be in Salvo for a week in June 2002. Where do people
play beach vollyball on the outer banks? Where is the best golf? Hi, I'm looking for an inexpensive motel that allows dogs for
the week after Easter 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? 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, 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 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 HI TAMMY, Your best bet from Indiana might be to drive to
Cincinnati, from I-74, take I-275 South through Northern
Kentucky, drive across the I-275 bridge back into Ohio, then
take the route 32 exit from I-275. Follow Route 32 (mostly 4
lane) East until it joins Route 35 South in Jackson, Ohio. Take
Route 35 South to Galipolis, Ohio, cross the Ohio River into
West Virginia, stay on Route 35 and go South until it joins
Interstate 64 at Nitro, W.V. Follow Interstate 64 South to its
intersection with Interstate 81 North to pick-up Interstate 64
South East into Richmond, Viriginia. Take I-64 on into Norfolk,
Va. and look for signs for Route 168, Great Bridge. You might
have to take another road to Route 168. Follow 168 South through
Great Bridge and cross the state line into North Carolina, then
follow Route 168 into a town called Barco...watch for the
intersection of Route 168 and Route 158, follow 158 South and
STAY on Route 158 across the bridge to Nags Head, Outer Banks!!!
Driving time from Indianapolis should take about 13 1/2 to 14
hours with a couple of stops for gas and comfort. Call Twiddy
Realtors, Corolla, for the best beach houses on the beach. They
are a pleasure to work with. Have a great and happy trip! If you
want a scenic along the river drive, follow I-74 from
Indianapolis to I-75 South, get in the far left lanes and follow
the downtown exits to Fort Washington Way (Route 50) and take
Route 50 East to Delta Avenue, about five miles east of
CIncinnati. Make a right onto Delta Ave., then a left onto
Kellogg Avenue. Follow Kellogg Avenue (Route 52) through
Portsmouth, Ohio and cross bridge at Chesapeake, Ohio and take
route 52 to I-64 East into Huntington, W.V and follow earlier
course above to Richmond, Va. This is a scenic route but their
are many little towns with radar traps so you really have to
watch your speed.... 2/11/99 We're staying in South Nags Head the last week of
July. would like best auto route from western Mass. Got some
great vacation ideas from the travelogue. Noticed there are
several short bike trails. Are they far apart? Also has anyone
had difficulty getting security deposit back from Stan White
realty? For the latest flight information to the Outer Banks, check
out the Dare County Regional Airport web site at
http://www.fly2mqi.com . Many of the local business people have
linked to the site so you will be able to get the latest weather
and other information. Keep an eye on the "Whats New" page for
up dates on our possible SCHEDULED AIR SERVICE to Manteo. I need to get from Whalehead or vicinity to Knoxville on the
14th of August. Is there still a charter flight operating from
that area to Knoxville? Bus service? One way car rental? Thanks
Dennis at I grew up on the Outer Banks, and wanted to suggest that
visitors take the Highway 264 route to or from the Outer Banks
for a unique and pleasant ride through eastern North Carolina.
Be sure and visit historic Lake Mattamuskeet, Mattamuskeet
Lodge, and the Octagon House. In the winter, the area abounds
with wild Canadian gesse and tundra swans. In the spring, the
new crops peeping through the rich, black dirt are breathtaking;
and in the autumn, the bounty of the harvest is awe inspiring!
There are a couple of B&B's, a few family-owned motels, and a
couple of good restaurants featuring fresh seafood. Hyde County
truly is God's country, and definitely worth the detour! The
Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce (on the Web) is always
happy to send information. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to get to the Outer
Banks from Ohio. I am going to be staying in Salvo during July
98. All the internet map sights and AAA tell me to come down
from the north through Norfolk VA. Would it be quicker to come
in from the west on 64. Thanks for your help. Will be traveling from Detroit to the Outer Banks August 21,
1998. Looking for the best route to take. Also looking for
places to stay along the way. Can anyone help? In August I will be traveling from NJ to Ocracoke. What is
the best way to reach the island. Option 1 is to fly into
Raleigh Durham and take a puddle jumper to the island - not
crazy about taking the puddle jumper. What other options do I
have? submitted 6/16/98 The easiest route to the Outer Banks for those of you not
driving, is to take a flight into Norfolk International Airport
and then take a commuter flight to the Outer Banks. The name of
a good commuter airline is Piedmont Aviation (Outer Banks
Airways), which will fly you rather inexpensively to either
Manteo or Kill Devil Hills. Their # is 919 441-7677. Enjoy!! Can anyone tell me the best way to reach the outer banks from
Oklahoma City. Should we fly into Raleigh/Durham or Norfolk. One
of the older comments listed RD with a N. State Air flight to
Frisco, however the 800 number listed is not being answered -
the number listed was 1800-831-8208. Can anyone help? Is it
better to rent a car from RD or Norfolk? Thanks for any help!
There's a great service out of Norfolk International Airport
to take travelers to the Outer Banks... BROWN AUTO EXECUTIVE
SEDAN 757-622-7441. From one to 12 passengers. Door to Door
round trip or one-way service available all year long 24 hours a
day. reservations 24hour ahead requested. We are inquiring about the "beaches" of the Outer Banks. We
will be vacationing somewhere on the Outer Banks this summer and
one of our primary concerns is the "beach". We are looking for a
wide beach where we can spread out and not be bothered by other
beach-goers (and vice-versa as we have three active
youngsters!). We also want a beach with a gradual slope into the
ocean (our children are under 10) and weak undercurrent. We
would appreciate your comments and/or recommendations. Thanks!
Mark Lynam Mount Joy, PA We are coming in from Dallas, is it easiest to fly into
Norfolk and drive in with a rental car? We will be in Ocean
Hill. With 2 kids, need the easiest way. We'll be traveling to the outer banks for a week long family
reunion on July 5, 1998 and wanted to know the best and most
cost effective way to get there from Massachusetts (western
mass, the spfld area). Car rental, fly or i had even considered
taking a train into dc and renting a car from there. where would
closest train station be or the closest airport?????????????
driving is always an option but i don't know if i really want to
do that.........drove to fla once and swore i'd never do that
again, i was climbing the car walls just into
jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and this time it'll be with an eleven
year old..............any help would be appreciated.........thanx
Does anyone know of any public transportation (bus, train
etc.)to get from DC to Southern Shores/Kitty Hawk? Eliz City
seems to be the closest Greyhound stop. Is there a way from
there? Thanks. JIM I might be helpful to have a current ferry schedule. kim west Our trip was 7/26-8/2/97. TRAVEL-From Pittsburgh, took 9
hours to get there, 12-1/2 to get back. We left OB at 10:00 AM
Sat. Our friends who stopped for breakfast in OB on the way back
left 1-1/2 hours later, got home only 1/2 hour later than we
did. Two lane roads in NC (under construction to make 4) were
part of it but mostly rubber-neckers watching tire being fixed
accounted for the delay. Women, make sure you have extra tissues
in your pocket--rest rooms all out of bathroom tissues. If Gordon Campbell can stand the I95 traffic headed south on
Saturday, "8"/2/97 (9/2 is a Tuesday) I'm sure he can stand
Route 50 over to Route 13. Route 13 will take him over the
Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel which I think is a fun way to go.
We've seen a battleship passing by and many tankers and
freighters. Seventeen miles across the mouth of the bay only 20
feet or so off the surface of the water. On 6/28 a tanker passed
over our heads as we were in the tunnel (glad he stayed in the
channel!). We took the ferry from Cape May, NJ to Lewes, DE. It
took us about 6 hours from the time we left the ferry terminal
in Lewes to KDH with a 20 minute stop at Stuckey's in Mappsville,
VA. Traffic wasn't too bad until we got to the bridge crossing
Currituck Sound. What is the quickest way to get from Charleston, SC to Kitty
Hawk, NC? I need to travel from the Outer Banks (Avon) to get to
Charlotte NC airport, by 5:00 PM on 6-9-97. We'll be travelling to the Outer Banks (Duck) this summer. We
will be flying from Los Angeles. Is Norfolk, VA the best
alternative. I heard a suggestion on a flight from
Raleigh/Durham, but is that realistic? I don't want to depend on
a puddle-jumper! Thanks for your help! My family will be heading down to the Outer Banks the weekend
of October 12th from Wisconsin. We will be stopping in Ohio to
pick up my parents. We would appreciate any suggestions on the
best route to the OB from Columbus, Ohio. Thanks much! 10/2/96
we are looking to leave from southern nj to nags head. i have
not been down south in a few years. any suggestions on best
route. thanks...........traveling with 9 and 6 year old. you
know daddy are we there yet I will be traveling to the Outer Banks the first week of
September. I wondered if anyone had suggestions for directions
from Pittsburgh? I am planning to visit the outer banks on 8/10/96. We are
travelling by motorhome and will not be towing. Where and what
is closest auto rental location? We are coming down from the
north(rte.13) to rodanthe. I'm heading to the outer banks (Ocean Hill, n. of Duck)
tomorrow am (Aug 3). I'm starting from DC and wondered whether
there is a way to bypass Norfolk, VA Beach via some thing
entitled 664? Please help! I'm trying to find out what the best way is to get to Manteo
from Boston. Should I fly to Norfolk and then reant a car and
drive the rest of the way? Please advise. Thanks. Heading to the Outer Banks(Whalehead beach) week of 8/4/96
from Phoenix AZ-what's the best commercial airport to fly
into?(Is it Norfolk?) and how long is the drive from the
airport? One of the easiest and quickest ways to visit the outer banks
is to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport on North
State Air Service's scheduled roundtrip weekend flight. Leave
RDU around 12 noon (they are very flexible as to departure times
and try to accomadate the passengers schedule) The flight
arrives in Frisco (on Hatteras Island) and Ocracoke a little
aover an hour later. Not only do you arrive refreshed and rested
but you get a wonderful view of eastern NC,the Pamlico Sound and
the Outer Banks from the plane. The return trip is on Sunday.
Sometimes you can see dolphin and red drum in the water on the
approach to land. It is neat! You can reach them at 800 831
8208.
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