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Latest Blog Posts

Top 10 Poolside Cabanas

Top 10 Poolside Cabanas

Time to kick back and relax!

Twiddy & Company makes The Outer Banks Promise

Twiddy & Company makes The Outer Banks Promise

Promising to Protect the Outer Banks

5 Outer Banks Wedding Tips from Local Wedding Planners

5 Outer Banks Wedding Tips from Local Wedding Planners

Outer Banks Wedding Venues: Stunning Coastal Backdrops for Your Special Day

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Events

Celebrate the Holidays on the Outer Banks

Celebrate the Holidays on the Outer Banks

Festive events happening throughout the Outer Banks

Corolla Christmas Village

Corolla Christmas Village

Fantastic Lights, Winter Delights, and Holiday Sights

Restaurants Open on Christmas and New Years on the Outer Banks

Restaurants Open on Christmas and New Years on the Outer Banks

A list of restaurants open for Christmas and New Years on the Outer Banks.

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OBX Guides

Outer Banks Oysters

Outer Banks Oysters

The Oyster’s Journey From the Water to Your Belly

Guide to OBX Lighthouses: Know Where and When to Go

Guide to OBX Lighthouses: Know Where and When to Go

The Five Lighthouses of the Outer Banks

A Guide to Shelling on the Outer Banks

A Guide to Shelling on the Outer Banks

Learn the different types of shells found on the OBX beaches and where to find them

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Local Favorites

Your Local OBX Gift Guide

Your Local OBX Gift Guide

The Perfect Gift Awaits

Breakfast on the Outer Banks

Breakfast on the Outer Banks

Breakfast spots on the Outer Banks are abundant. We love sharing our favorite spots from classic, sit-down breakfasts, to brunch and everything in between.

Twiddy’s Vacation Favorites in Corolla

Twiddy’s Vacation Favorites in Corolla

Our Recommendations for Restaurants, Drinks, Shopping, and Adventure

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Top Lists

Top 10 Homes for Your OBX Family Reunion

Top 10 Homes for Your OBX Family Reunion

There’s room for everybody!

Top 10 Modern Vacation Homes on the Outer Banks

Top 10 Modern Vacation Homes on the Outer Banks

Designed for the Modern Beach-Goer

Top 10 Homes for Your Corporate Retreat

Top 10 Homes for Your Corporate Retreat

Discover the Perfect Spaces for Team Building and Relaxation

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This Time of Year

6 Things to Do in the OBX in Winter

6 Things to Do in the OBX in Winter

Explore the OBX Winter Wonderland

What to Do in the Outer Banks in December

What to Do in the Outer Banks in December

Experience the OBX in the Off-Season

Beating the Winter Blues

Beating the Winter Blues

Thinking about the days we were sun-kissed on the beach

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Tips & Tricks

Tips & Tricks for Booking Your Outer Banks Vacation

Tips & Tricks for Booking Your Outer Banks Vacation

Helpful Hints for Planning Your Trip

Planning for an Outer Banks Vacation for the Whole Family

Planning for an Outer Banks Vacation for the Whole Family

Planning ahead for all family members

How Far in Advance Should I Plan My Trip to the Outer Banks?

How Far in Advance Should I Plan My Trip to the Outer Banks?

Plan Your Next OBX Vacation Now

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Just For Fun

Outer Banks Scavenger Hunt

Outer Banks Scavenger Hunt

An Outer Banks Scavenger Hunt for your next family vacation

Family Theme Nights for your OBX Vacation

Family Theme Nights for your OBX Vacation

What pairs better than a fun theme and good food?

Winter Solitude on the Outer Banks

Winter Solitude on the Outer Banks

Peace and Quiet in a Beautiful Setting

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Vacation Rentals

Novel Escapes in the Outer Banks

Novel Escapes in the Outer Banks

Turn your literary journey into your next OBX vacation

How We Vacation with 40 Family Members Every Year

How We Vacation with 40 Family Members Every Year

Hear from a family about their annual Outer Banks Vacation

The Magic of the Oceanfront – Location, Location, Location

The Magic of the Oceanfront – Location, Location, Location

We want a location that lets us become part of something

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Icons of the OBX

The Wright Brothers’ Legacy on the Outer Banks

The Wright Brothers’ Legacy on the Outer Banks

The twelve seconds that changed the world.

Growing Up in Duck: Stanley Beacham’s Story

Growing Up in Duck: Stanley Beacham’s Story

Reflecting on an Outer Banks Childhood in the 1940s

Cora Mae Basnight

Cora Mae Basnight

A Town of Manteo Legend

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Inside Twiddy

“Memories of the Currituck Outer Banks: As Told by Ernie Bowden” by Clark Twiddy

“Memories of the Currituck Outer Banks: As Told by Ernie Bowden” by Clark Twiddy

The Outer Banks’ Journey from Isolation to Popularity is Recalled With Remarkable Insight by a Sixth-Generation Outer Banker

“Outer Banks Visionaries: Building North Carolina’s Oceanfront” by Clark Twiddy

“Outer Banks Visionaries: Building North Carolina’s Oceanfront” by Clark Twiddy

From Isolation to Premier Vacation Destination

Beach Food Pantry

Beach Food Pantry

Making a Difference One Meal at a Time

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