Outer Banks, North Carolina Family Vacation
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Miles and miles of beaches -- many of them uncrowded even during peak season -- are the main draw for most Outer Banks visitors. It's an ideal place for a preschooler to build his or her first sand castle or for teenagers to try their hand at surfing. There's also a healthy dose of history, but the fun kind: pirates, airplanes, and the mysterious Lost Colony.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park
Jockey's Ridge is a marvel. The 80-foot-tall sand dunes, the tallest in the eastern United States, make kids feel like they're in a surreal desert. They find their...
Park
Wright Brothers National Memorial
What kid doesn't want to fly? The story of the Wright Brothers is one history lesson that kids don't have to be forced to learn -- they'll immerse themselves in the...
History Museum
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Outer Banks are known for their lighthouses, and some families go on a quest to visit them all. But if you visit just one, make it the Cape Hatteras...
Scenic Landmark
Historical Landmark
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Favorite Vacation Moments
- Stuck in the Sand
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- Carlys Kite
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- Little Boat, Big Ocean
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