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Our favorite things to do:

Insider's Guide to the Outer Banks organized from North to South: http://www.insiders.com/outerbanks/main-restaurants.htm

• Corolla - Duck

• Southern Shores - Kitty Hawk

• Kill Devil Hills:

• Collington Island - Nags Head

• Roanoke Island (Manteo), Hatteras Island (Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village)

• Ocracoke Island

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Visit the Sanderling Spa

The Sanderling Spa is open from 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00am - 6:00pm on Sundays. We recommend that you make your reservation at the Sanderling Spa as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. http://www.thesanderling.com/spa.aspx

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• An excellent resource and summary of the 11 courses listed below can be found at: http://www.insiders.com/outerbanks/main-golf2.htm
• Outer Banks Golf Association - Information about six local courses: http://www.golfouterbanks.com/courses.htm
• Outer Banks Vacation Guide - Information about 11 local courses including the local Duck Woods Country Club. http://www.visitob.com/outer_banks/todo/golf_courses.htm

We’ve tried to capture the pertinent information from the Golf Courses’ websites and added the distances for your benefit. 

Golf on the Outer Banks

1. Duck Woods Country Club - An excellent golf course, the Duck Woods Country Club.  The Duck Woods Country Club is a private, membership organization. In 2005 they completed their new club house.  Some public golf play is permitted with fees for greens and cart use.  Try to reserve your tee time at least 10 days in advance. Distance 1.28 miles (12 North, Left on East Dogwood, Left on South Dogwood).  50 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949.  (252) 261-2609.  http://www.duckwoodscc.com.
2. Sea Scape Golf Links - Located one block from the ocean in beautiful Kitty Hawk, Sea Scape Golf Links truly represents the diverse nature of the Outer Banks.  http://www.seascapegolf.com/  (252) 261-2158.  300 Eckner Street, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Distance: 3.9 miles South (South on Rt 12, South on 158)
3. The Currituck Club - At The Currituck Club, Rees Jones has brought to life his philosophy of golf course design - to create an environment for the game of golf that is challenging, fair and aesthetically pleasing, using as his canvas the type of land where golf began.  Distance 12.9 miles North on Route 12.  620 Currituck Clubhouse Drive, Corolla, NC 27927.  (252) 453-9400. http://www.thecurrituckgolfclub.com/   
4. Nags Head Golf Links - At Nags Head Golf Links, you'll discover a true Scottish links style championship course nestled into the natural, windswept environment of the Outer Banks.  Where sand dunes, wild sea grasses and rugged coastline create holes that Golf Digest calls "Among the most beautiful in the eastern United States."  Distance 16 miles (South on Rt 12,  South on 158).  5615 S. Seachase Drive, Nags Head,  NC  27959.  (252) 441-8073.  http://www.nagsheadgolflinks.com/
5. Ocean Edge Golf Course - Public, nine-hole executive course that also permits 18-hole play. Ocean Edge is open all year. This 1,400-yard, par 30 Hatteras Island course covers 23 acres of dunes. - Distance: 71 miles (2 hour drive) NC 12, Frisco, Hatteras Island. (252) 995-4100

Golf nearby on the mainland (generally less expensive and most are easy to get to)

1. Holly Ridge Golf Course - Holly Ridge is under the management of Wright Flight Golf, including PGA professional Danny Miller. The front nine winds through a peaceful forest of native trees and picturesque ponds, while the more open back nine are affected by winds. Distance:  10 miles.  8818 Caratoke Hwy (Rt 158), Harbinger, NC, 27941.  (252) 491-2893
2. Kilmarlic Golf Club – Sits among 605 acres of maritime forest and sprawling wetlands.  12.5 miles North on 158 (i.e. on the Mainland).  (252) 491-4220.  http://www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com/
3. The Pointe Golf Club - The Pointe Golf Club is recognized as one of the most player-friendly golf courses on the Outer Banks and a "must play" on any Outer Banks vacation. Groomed for the pro but available to the public.   Distance 12.5 miles North on 158 (i.e. on the Mainland). 308 Pointe Golf Club Dr, Powells Point, NC 27966.  (252) 491-8388.  http://www.thepointegolfclub.com/  
4. The Carolina Club - The Carolina Club is one of the "Locals' Choice" for great golf on the Outer Banks. Groomed for the pro but available to the public, this magnificent 7,000 yard, par 72 championship golf course may well be the highlight of your stay on the Outer Banks. Distance 20.2 miles North on 158 (i.e. on the Mainland).  127 Carolina Club Dr, Grandy, NC 27939.  (252) 453-3588.  http://www.thecarolinaclub.com/  
5. Goose Creek Golf & Country Club – Distance 19.32 miles.  6562 Caratoke Hwy (Rt 158), Grandy, NC 27939.  (800) 443-4008 or (252) 453-4008.  www.outerbanksgolfgoosecreek.com
6. The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation - This masterpiece on the shores of Albemarle Sound in historic Hertford, North Carolina features plush fairways and immaculate greens that run along age-old marshes and through cypress groves draped in Spanish Moss.  Distance 75 miles (2 hour drive). 101 Club House Dr Hertford, NC 27944.  (252) 426-5555 or 1-800-535-0704.  http://www.albemarleplantation.com/golf.html

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Go Deep Sea Fishing

• To check fishing conditions in Dare County visit the NC Division of Marine Fisheries http://www.ncdmf.net/fishreport/northdist.html

• Book a charter through http://www.oregon-inlet.com/

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http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/tourism/roanoke.htm

• Visit the NC Aquarium http://www.ncaquariums.com/newsite/ri/riindex.htm or (252) 473-3493
• Walk and shop in the historic Manteo waterfront
• Dig for Blackbeard’s treasure in the waterfront playground
• Explore the Roanoke Island Festival Park http://www.roanokeisland.com or (252) 475-1500
• Stroll through the Elizabethan Gardens http://www.elizabethangardens.org or (252) 473-3234.
• End the day at under the stars unraveling the mystery of The Lost Colony www.thelostcolony.org or 1-800-488-5012

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Spend a morning in Corolla:

• Tour the house and grounds of the Whalehead Club in Corolla (252) 453-9040 http://www.whaleheadclub.com
• Climb to the top of the Currituck lighthouse (the last time we checked, your children must be 42” tall.  Call to confirm this.) www.currituckbeachlight.com or (252) 453-4939

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Take a day trip to Ocracoke Island

• On the drive down to the ferry, enjoy the Cape Hattaras National Seashore which extends more than 70 miles from South Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet, and boasts the first National Seashore, lighthouses and lifesaving stations http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/tourism/hatter.htm
• Take the free 40 minute car ferry across to Ocracoke Island 1-800-BY-FERRY http://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/
• Shop and walk around Ocracoke, a charming fishing village and tourist retreat. 

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Take a morning to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk

• Continue your day with a picnic to at nearby Jockey’s ridge where you can go hiking, dune climbing, dune sledding (bring an strong trash bag or inflatable tube, and wind sailing at Jockey’s Ridge. www.jockeysridgestatepark.com
• Finish off the afternoon shopping across the street at Kitty Hawk Kites—toys for kids of all ages.  For the more adventurous, try hang gliding lessons, kite boarding, kayaking, jet boating, etc. via Kitty Hawk Kites. http://www.kittyhawk.com.

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Kids getting restless?

• A great resource for ideas for family fun is http://www.insiders.com/outerbanks/main-kidstuff2.htm
• Find everything from the closest Dairy Queen to the wildest mini-golf, and the petting zoo location to the YMCA http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/family/family.htm

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Still need more?

• Scan this website for something new:  http://www.outer-banks.nc.us

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Fly to and From the Outer Banks

• Washington DC to OBX - Linear Air launches the first private air service from the Washington, DC area to the Outer Banks. Offering convenient weekend service from the Manassas Regional Airport in Manassas, VA to the Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo, NC – right on the Outer Banks!   Low Introductory pricing at $219 per seat each way! Lock in this low introductory rate while it lasts with a Linear Air ticket book. For more details call 1-877-254-6327.  http://www.linearair.com/obx

• Norfolk to OBX - Fly Direct to the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Leave the parking, the lines and the traffic behind and enjoy the efficiency and service provided by SEA AIR. They offer friendly, professional charter flights to and from most airports East of the Mississippi, as well as scheduled shuttles from Norfolk in-season:  http://www.flyseaair.com/

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For a complete list see: http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/newsinfo/church.htm

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