Since 1587, people have been drawn to the undisturbed beauty of the Outer Banks. More than 420 years later, visitors still marvel at the quiet sanctuary that lies before them as the historical imprints our many visitors have left behind. The Outer Banks of North Carolina mixes the past and the present into a well-kept balance of solitude and activity that is ideal for all ages and spirits.

It’s easy to find us along the North Carolina coast. The Outer Banks is a string of sandy barrier islands more than 130 miles long that bow out into the Atlantic Ocean and cup the shoreline. The islands are filled with watery hideaways where wildlife takes refuge and nature lovers delight, quiet beaches for sport or peace, and history that dates back to America’s beginnings. The Outer Banks is a destination sure to delight you with its variety of adventure, art, dinning, and history and beach fun in the towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Duck, Kitty Hawk and Roanoke Island to the undeveloped shores of Hatteras Island.

The Outer Banks is steeped in history, dating back 420 years to our 16th century Elizabethan roots as the site of England’s first attempt at colonizing the New World from 1585 to 1587. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is the acclaimed birthplace of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. The Wright Brothers National Monument, where aviation history took place, is located next door from Bermuda Bay.

The coastal location of the Outer Banks makes it a virtual playground for adventures. You can take part in bird-watching, golf, hang gliding, hiking, windsurfing and fishing in the best angling waters in the world. And when it’s time for a break, few places offer the rare kind of solitude found at our pristine beaches and wildlife areas.

Weather
The following weather readings reflect the average temperatures, wind velocity, and precipitation for the past ten years from Cape Hatteras.