| Wouldn't it be nice to get away from it all every | | | | One advantage to living in the South is the weather. |
| day? If you read the papers and watch the news, | | | | Though the Outer Banks are further north than most |
| you may see a new trend in living where people flock | | | | beaches, average temperatures throughout the year |
| to busy downtown areas. Cooped up in high rise | | | | are still pleasant. Winters may sees high temperatures |
| condos, people walk to work, shopping, and dining. | | | | into the fifties, while the summer months are not too |
| Convenient, yes, but eventually such a lifestyle can | | | | blistering. If you dislike snow, this is definitely one |
| become confining, especially if you are not | | | | place to be regardless of the season. |
| conditioned to think small as you live large. | | | | 3) A Sportsman's Paradise |
| If you are looking for a change in scenery, look no | | | | The Outer Banks is not limited to water sports and |
| further than the Outer Banks of North Carolina. | | | | beach fun. Golf enthusiasts have six courses in |
| Situated along the northeastern coast, bordering the | | | | Currituck County alone to choose from, including the |
| Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks of Currituck and | | | | Currituck Club, one of the highest ranked courses in |
| Dare counties offer a wealth of opportunity for work | | | | the state. For extreme sports lovers, the skatepark |
| and play. Every day can be a vacation when you live | | | | in Maple draws many skateboarders and fans. |
| on the beach. | | | | Fishing, too, is a popular pastime in the Outer Banks |
| Need convincing? Here are just a few of the myriad | | | | all year long, with deep sea charters available, and the |
| of reasons why the Outer Banks is for you. | | | | Coinjock Marina open to pier fishing. The Charles |
| 1) Seclusion Without Isolation | | | | Kuralt Trail provide ample opportunity for hiking, |
| It is true that the Outer Banks are a popular vacation | | | | birdwatching, and just appreciating the great |
| destination during the summer. Attractions like the | | | | outdoors. When you live in the Outer Banks, you will |
| Wright Brothers memorial, the Gravedigger, and the | | | | never get bored. |
| Whalehead Club entice visitors as much as the sandy | | | | 4) Eat, Drink, and be Merry |
| beaches. However, if you live in the Outer Banks, | | | | Contrary to belief about resort areas, not everything |
| you don't have to feel put out by guests. Peak | | | | closes when the tourists leave. The Outer Banks |
| tourism encompasses mainly three to five months of | | | | offers many seafood restaurants, with local catches |
| the year, and even then there is plenty of room for | | | | being the special of every day. Locals feast on blue |
| everybody. What's more, there are nice spots in | | | | crabs in seasons, succulent sea bass, and delicious |
| Currituck known only to locals, so you can still get | | | | low country delights. A trip to Knotts Island can yield |
| away from it all when you really need to! | | | | quite a bounty of peaches, too. For a real treat, the |
| If you think you're going to miss the big city life, | | | | annual summer peach festival lets you enjoy the fruit |
| there's no need to worry. The Outer Banks are a | | | | in a variety of dishes. |
| short distance from the Virginia Beach/Norfolk | | | | Wine lovers will also enjoy trips to the area |
| metropolitan area, as well as only three hours from | | | | vineyards, including Moonrise Bay for regular tastings. |
| Raleigh, North Carolina. The proximity can make for | | | | It's delicious, exciting, and always inviting. The Outer |
| some great weekend trips, and you'll be home in time | | | | Banks is a popular tourist attraction, yet also a great |
| for supper. | | | | place to live. |
| 2) Agreeable Weather Year Round | | | | |