North Carolina's Outer Banks

[Miss Marty]

The Outer Banks is a 200-mile long string
of narrow barrier islands off the coast of
North Carolina & a small portion of Virginia.

How are the roads to and from OBX

Williamsburg, Virginia Beach
Virginia Rt 158

North Carolina Route 12 Outer Banks Scenic Byway
approximately 131 Miles and takes about 6 Hours to drive

Rocky Mount
I-95 to NC 64

North Carolina's Outer Banks
boasts five lighthouses

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, built in 1875
is the northernmost lighthouse on the Outer Banks

The Bodie Island Lighthouse (pronounced "body"),
and keepers quarters located just south of Nags Head
sister of the Currituck Lighthouse, was built in 1872
White with black bands

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
you see today, built between 1869-70.
Black and white spiral bands with
red brick base with granite corners.

The Ocracoke Lighthouse, built in 1823,
is the southernmost lighthouse on the Outer Banks
White - 40 min ferry boat ride to Ocracoke

Cape Lookout Lighthouse might be called the least accessible
of those on the Outer Banks because it is only accessible by boat
White and Black - Diamond pattern on front

www. carolinaouterbanks .com/
LighthouseIntro.htm

Any suggestions regarding books, calendars, dvds, maps
especially about North Carolina's Outer Banks lighthouses,
and a list of the locations for the NC wild horses statues.

 

[pedro47]

Miss Marty do you recommend taking The Chesapeake,VA toll road from Chesapeake,VA to OBX,NC ?

 

[SailBadtheSinner]

Miss Marty do you recommend taking The Chesapeake,VA toll road from Chesapeake,VA to OBX,NC ?

Not Miss Marty, but I would. The only option I'm aware of are the local roads, too much congestion. Anyway, the toll road only goes to the NC state line. After that it is Rte 168 to Rte 158 the rest of the way. Having an EZpass is really great on the toll portion of the trip.

FYI, I've seen wild horses in the unincorporated section of the outer banks where a 4 wheel drive vehicle is required for driving on the beach; drove all the way to the VA line on the beach. The unincorporated section is located north of Corolla.


SBtS

 

[RonB]

The roads are fine - just got back today from Duck. There is a temporary bridge south of the Pea Island NWR Visitor's Center, (it was washed out in a storm), but it's not a problem. We didn't go much past as there is a boat launch area where we put our kayaks in just south of the bridge.

Some of the lighthouses close for the season after Labor Day. I know the Bodie Island LH is closed now.

Some of the winged horses are on display up and down the area. Ya' just have to keep your eyes open...

Here's a link to a story about them:
http://2movingthechi.com/the-winged-horses-on-the-outer-banks-of-north-carolina/

Ron

 

[Miss Marty]

Thanks RonB for the link to

Winged Horse Extravaganza

 

[Miss Marty]

Winged Horse Extravaganza (Name and Location)


Corolla


1. Water Wings
Corolla Classic Vacations & Corolla Real Estate, next to Corolla Pizza & Winks

2. Collie
The Island Bookstore, 1130 Corolla Village Rd. (horse is inside)

3. Lady-Go-Diva
The Inn at Corolla Light

4. Reflections of the American Spirit, AKA Spirit
ResortQuest Outer Banks

5. Mimmie Lou
Stan & Mary Virginia Polonsky (private home),
846 Corolla Dr, behind Food Lion shopping center

6. Corolla Speed Steed
Corolla Raceway; Timbuck II Shopping Center

7. Monto’ac
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor Center

8. Foaliage
Mike Mogil & Barbara Levine (private home),
689 Hunt Club Dr, past the Currituck Visitor Center


Duck and Southern Shores


9. Floral Flight
ResortQuest Outer Banks

10. Fitz
Laura Fitzpatrick (private home), 122 Sandy Ridge Rd, oceanfront

11. Horsefly
The Waterfront Shops

12. Prince Charley Horse
The Blue Point, Barr-ee Station & Duck’s General Store, The Waterfront Shops

13. Corolla
Life’s A Beach, The Waterfront Shops

14. Star Grazer
Sea Dragon and Candy & Corks, The Waterfront Shops

15. Steve's CottEdge Blend, AKA Java
Duck's Cottage (Steve Alterman - sponsor), The Waterfront Shops

16. Polaris (the Stallion of the Cosmos)
Herron’s Restaurant

17. Wings of Rescue
Soundfeet Shoes

18. Pirates Pony
Osprey Landing Shops

19. Stirrup Your Imagination
The Island Bookstore, Scarborough Faire Shopping Village (horse is inside)

20. Sea Biscuit
The Kerr Family (private home), 2 Fourth Ave, oceanfront

21. Isaiah
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Sea Hawk

22. Zee Colt
Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center


Kitty Hawk


23. School Spirit
Kitty Hawk Elementary School

24. Sir Spirit Scotch Bonnet Shellsworthy of First Flight
Aycock Brown Welcome Center

25. Kinnakeet
Stack ’Em High Pancakes

26. Dreamcatcher
Professional Floors, 500 Sand Dune Dr, behind Pizzaz Pizza

27. Whitey
Black Pelican

28. Mighty in Flight
Mighty Maid Cleaning Service

29. Sea Star
Alfred and Susan Bevan (private home),
3613 Meeting Twain Ct, turn on Tateway St, 2nd right

30. Miss Kitty and

31. Fancy Flyer
Kitty Dunes Realty

 

[Miss Marty]

Winged Horse Extravaganza (Name and Location) .


Kill Devil Hills

32. Lights, Kam-era, Action!
Chilli Peppers

33. Doubloon
Jolly Roger Restaurant

34. Outer Banks Bay, AKA “Flipper”
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar

35. Hurricane
Days Inn Mariner

36. J.J.
Mako Mike’s

37. Wilbur Bushwacker
Days Inn Wilbur & Orville Wright

38. Chamber Charlie
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Colington Rd.

39. Happy Daze
Town Hall, next to Chamber of Commerce

40. Horse-oglyphics
First Flight Middle School,
behind First Flight Elementary on Colington Rd.

41. Skye Dreams
Colington Harbour Entrance, end of Colington Rd.

42. Starry Starry Flight
Kill Devil Hills Cooperative Gallery

43. The Wright Stuff
Nags Head Shop

44. Captain Seabourne
Ramada Inn

45. Pegasuits
Birthday Suits

46. Ameri-Go-Round
Southern Ice, 400 W 8th St. (MP 10)


Nags Head


47. Hospitality
Kelly’s Restaurant

48. Aviatrix
Outer Banks Family YMCA

49. Shiner
Kitty Hawk Kites

50. Butterfly
Bad Barracuda’s

51. Butterfly Jubilee
Outer Banks Hospital (horse is inside lobby)

52. Chloe’s Flight
Village Realty (horse is inside)

53. Odyssey of the Hands
Harrell & Associates

54. Chillin’ Out
Penguin Isle Restaurant

55. Eyeland Nag
Frank & Catharine Freda (private home),
112 E. Sea Holly Ct., oceanfront

56. Wind Nags Point
Windmill Point Restaurant

57. High Speed Steed
Nags Head Raceway

58. Sir Stanley
Tanger Outlet Center


Roanoke Island

59. Dorothy and

60. David
College of the Albemarle Dare Co.,
2 horses (horses are inside Tech Bldg.)

61. Joe
20/20 Realty


Hatteras Island


62. Hattie
Kinnakeet Shores

63. Lighthorse
Outer Beaches Realty Waves, Avon & Hatteras
(*horse is moved to different locations)


Ocracoke

64. Constellation (a Rider from the Cosmic Carousel)
Howard’s Pub

65. Emilio
Back Porch Restaurant

66. Garcia Lorca
The Island Inn

67. Seahorse
Ocracoke School

 

[Miss Marty]

Winged Horse Extravaganza (Name and Location) Photos


Currituck Mainland

68. Premonition
Prospect Generation Systems, Freedom Business Park

69. Old Tom Morris
East Coast Game Rooms and Golf (horse is inside store)


Off the Outer Banks

70. Tiny Timber
Dismal Swamp Welcome Center,
2356 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC
(horse is inside welcome center)


From May 2002 through Oct 2004,
99 Horses were installed and displayed as
part of the Winged Horse Extravaganza.


Photo Gallery
http://www.outerbankspress.com/whe/whe-photos.html


How many of these horse statues have you seen?

 

[SailBadtheSinner]

.........................

How many of these horse statues have you seen?

After I had been approached by wild horse(s) on the beach, seeing the statues just didn't do anything for me. I've driven by many of the statues, but don't pay any attention to them anymore, ho-hum. I didn't realize that I had to keep a score card .


SBtS

 

[Miss Marty]

Any discount coupons/tickets for the following ?


History comes alive

The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
513 acres on the north end of Roanoke Island
just 3 miles from the historic town of Manteo.

Manteo Visitor Center
Tour Downtown Manteo
Manteo Waterfront Dock
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Elizabethan Garden (Fee)
Gardens are open year-round,
seven days a week.
Fall Hours - Open 9-5 pm

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The Roanoke Island Festival Park off
Highway 64 - Manteo, North Carolina
Entry Fee...

Elizabeth II, which looks just like
one of the seven English ships
from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

Looks like we will miss "The Lost Colony"

Dare County is named for Virginia Dare.

 

[Miss Marty]

Chesapeake Expressway

Miss Marty do you recommend
taking The Chesapeake,VA toll road
from Chesapeake,VA to OBX,NC ?

We haven`t been to OBX in years.
We have EZPass so we may try it.

The Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway (EZPass Toll Road) is a fast and convenient 16 mile long, four-lane divided highway linking Interstate 64 in Chesapeake to North Carolina and the Outer Banks.

 

[Miss Marty]

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Highway 12 Rodanthe


Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge’s visitor center, is located
on the northern end of Hatteras Island
about four miles south of Oregon Inlet.

A restroom and plenty of parking are available.
Driving on the beach is not allowed here.

To learn more about Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuges Visitors Center on the north end of Roanoke Island, about a quarter-mile past the entrance to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. The center’s exhibits offer information about Pea Island and 10 other refuges in northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/pea_island/wildlife_and_habitat/birds.html

 

[pedro47]

Not Miss Marty, but I would. The only option I'm aware of are the local roads, too much congestion. Anyway, the toll road only goes to the NC state line. After that it is Rte 168 to Rte 158 the rest of the way. Having an EZpass is really great on the toll portion of the trip.

FYI, I've seen wild horses in the unincorporated section of the outer banks where a 4 wheel drive vehicle is required for driving on the beach; drove all the way to the VA line on the beach. The unincorporated section is located north of Corolla.


SBtS

The traffic is only heavy during the summer months, major holidays & special event days and on week ends according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

 

[Miss Marty]

North Carolina ~ Outer Banks

The Cape Hatteras, North Carolina KOA was devastated by Hurricanes in 2011 (especially Hurricane Irene). Now, the campground has been completely rebuilt as one of the first KOA Resort campgrounds.

The campground, pool, cabins and bathhouses
are some of the nicest we have ever seen.

Cape Hatteras KOA is located off Hwy 12 not far from the Serendipity House used in the movie Nights in Rodanthe (pronounced roh-DANTH-ee).

 

[Miss Marty]

Hatteras High Condos ~ Rodanthe North Carolina


2015

While taking digital photos of signs and buildings
along Hwy 12 in the Outer Banks in mid November
I spotted the entrance sign for Hatteras High.

Turned out to be Hatteras High Condominiums
where there are only about 4 timeshare units.

Meet a lady who owns there and talked with
her about how much she enjoyed the area.
(Note: She did not know about Tug)

We did not get to go inside a timeshare unit...
However, each Hatteras High unit has central air conditioning and heating, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and TV.

All have a private balcony and most of the second and third floor units have unobstructed ocean views.

(Not sure if they have a washer and dryer in the unit)

The exterior of the four condo buildings look fairly nice.
Plus there is a nice parking lot in front of the buildings.

Hatteras High has limited units &
is affiliated & exchanges with RCI.

Located on the oceanfront in Rodanthe not far from
the sound and North of Cape Hatteras Campground

 

[Miss Marty]

Hatteras High Timeshare Dues (2016) are $475 Year

Checks should be made out to:

HHIOA

Tradewinds Property Services
PO Box 1053
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone – 252-480-2880

www. hatterashigh .org

 

[Miss Marty]

Salvo Post Office - Hwy 12 - Outer Banks Tourist Attraction

The original Salvo Post Office is legendary, as for decades it was the smallest running Post Office in the United States. With less than 100 square feet of space, Post Office visitors basically had enough room to enter, turn around, and leave.

Whenever a postmaster changed, residents moved the tiny building to the new postmaster yard. Salvo Fourth Post Master Edward Hooper took over in 1977

It was completely restored by volunteers after being damaged by fire in 1992. A replica has since been built along the side of NC Highway 12, identical to the original in size and color. It is not being cared for and the interior looks more like an old dirty shed instead of an historic building)

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993

 

[Miss Marty]

Carolina Vacation


Maryland - The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - North Carolina

Depending on exactly where you are coming from will determine what roads to take. This is the route and places we stopped at on our vacation to Avon, North Carolina.


Day 1 - Saturday
November 14, 2015

219550 6:38 AM Packed and Getting Ready
219559 6:58 AM On our way...

SOUTH on MARYLAND ROUTE 2 passing through Severna Park and Arnold. Maryland Rt 2 Governor Ritchie Highway is also known as Ritchie Highway. It is the longest state highway in the State of Maryland. Length 79.24 miles.

EAST of ANNAPOLIS - merge left at fork in the road onto Maryland Route 50 towards the Bay Bridge.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (commonly known as the "Bay Bridge") is a major dual-span bridge in the State of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore. The original span opened in 1952 and with a length of 4.3 miles (6.9 km), was the world's longest continuous over-water steel structure; the parallel span was added in 1973. EZ Pass Accepted.

CONTINUE on MARYLAND ROUTE 50
Passed through Easton in Talbot County and Cambridge in Dorchester County

219609 8:13 AM Stopped at McDonalds in Easton
219659 9:13 AM Traveled 100 miles in about 2 hrs.


SOUTHBOUND on US 13
219674 9:33 AM Stopped for gas at an Exxon Station in Princess Anne in Somerset County ($10)
US Highway 13, commonly known as Route 13, is the major north-south highway on the Eastern Shore.

219706 10:23 AM Stopped at Stucky`s with a Citgo Station along Rt 13 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
219756 11:30 AM Stopped for gas at an Exxon on Route 13 in Virginia ($10).

Cape Charles Virginia is located at the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula, off the coast of mainland Virginia, about 10 miles North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Toll is $13 each direction and EZ Pass is accepted.

Before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, US 13 continued across the Chesapeake Bay using a ferry.
The CBBT opened April 15, 1964. From shore to shore, the CB Bridge Tunnel measures 17.6 miles.
Construction of the span required undertaking a project of more than 12 miles of low-level trestle, two 1-mile tunnels, two bridges, almost 2 miles of causeway, four manmade islands and 5-1/2 miles of approach roads, totaling 23 miles.

219779 12:00 to 1 PM Late Breakfast at Virginia Originals, Chesapeake Grill located on Sea Gull Island.
Ham & Cheese Omelet with fried potatoes, toast and coffee inside the restaurant with a beautiful water
view from our table looking out at the naval and ocean going ships, and people on the 625 ft fishing pier.
One Island on the Bay is located on the southernmost of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel’s four manmade islands,3 and 1/2 miles from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Here you will find a gift shop and the Eastern Shore welcome station.

From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Follow Rt. 13, Northhampton Boulevard, to I-64 East (to Chesapeake, Virginia), pass exit for Regent University take Exit 291 B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway ($3 Toll Rd).

219813 2 PM Arrived North Carolina Welcome Center. Took about an hour from the restaurant on Bridge
to the Virginia - North Carolina State Line. Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US 158 East.

219844 2:30 PM Stopped for gas at an Exxon station in NC ($10).
219919 4:00 PM Traveled 9 hours from our house to vacation house (369 Miles).

Checked in: Hatteras Realty Rt 12.
Avon, Dare County, North Carolina


CAROLINA SUNSHINE
Lakeside House in Kinnekeet Shore
A Wyndham Vacation Rental (EJ85)

We are working on a review and youtube photo video.

Here is a link to a video of the cottage we stayed in:

http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=1190730

 

[DaveNV]

I'll be on the Outer Banks next May. This thread is really nice. Thanks!

Dave

 

[Miss Marty]

Carolina Sunshine - Hatteras Realty

Note:
Be aware of additional fees when trading into
Wyndham Vacation Rentals - Hatteras Realty

When we confirmed our RCI reservation,
we where not told about any addional fees

When we arrived at the check-in counter
We were charged $149 cleaning fee
plus a $19 occupy fee. Total $168.

If we refused and didn`t sign the lease and pay the fee we could not get the keys - so we had no choice but to pay Hatteras Realty.

They use the $149 to pay someone to clean when you check out.
The real kicker was the house was not as clean as if should have been.
I overlooked alot of small stuff but the stove smelled like bacon grease
They did send someone out to clean the stove & nasty bar-b-q grill.

RCI was closed that weekend so I called later during our stay.
RCI could not get Hatteras Realty to issue any type of refund.
RCI was not aware of the the fees so in the end the supervisor
offered me a $50 credit. (Thank You RCI)


Hatteras Realty sent the following email on the morning of check-in

Good Morning,

We are looking forward to your arrival today! You will be checking into Carolina Sunshine for 7 days. This email contains important information - we recommend printing this email so you will have everything you need to make your vacation as stress-free as possible!

Pre-Arrival Information

Please use the link below to log into GuestWeb to review and sign your lease agreement and to make an online payment or print a payment coupon.

***PLEASE NOTE: Guests can not take occupancy of any rental home without a signed lease and paid in full.***


Please read over each document carefully on GuestWeb. It is important that you review your lease and indicate which optional programs you would like to accept or decline. Currently your lease includes the cost of the Housekeeping fee and taxes as well as other optional items that you may not need/want and wish to decline. These optional packages include pool heat, pet fee, etc (if available). Once we have received your signed lease we will adjust your balance according to the options you selected. We must receive your final balance and signed lease prior to your arrival or at check in.

Your payment options are as follows:

*Certified Funds or Personal Check (our preferred method)

-Must be drawn in US currency, payable on a US bank and made out to Hatteras Realty Inc.

-Personal checks will not be accepted within the 30 days prior to arrival.

*Money Order, Cashier's Check, Bank Check.

*Credit Card

-Once your lease is submitted you may pay by credit card at www. vacationrentpayment .com
(Please be sure to include your reservation number.)

-All credit card payments are processed by
Vacation Rent Payments, not Hatteras Realty.

-Vacation Rent Payment charges a
$39.00 convenience fee that is
added to all credit card transactions.

*Cash (upon arrival before 5PM)

 

[Miss Marty]

Town of Duck NC ~ Waterfront and Boardwalk Map

We stopped in Duck on our way back from our visit
to The Currituck Beach Lighthouse (built in 1875).
There is a small waterfront shopping village with a
donut shop called Duck Donuts. Don`t miss it....

http://f30b7e5pkr47rm3k3hqb6rs4.wpe...of-Duck-Walking-Map-2014-FINAL2-1024x7801.jpg

 

[Mike&Edie]

Duck donuts are the best.

 

[RonB]

I must admit that I don't get why almost everyone loves Duck Donuts. They just do not suit my taste. However, Lighthouse Bagels in Corolla has the best apple fritter I have ever had. Actually, I have never had anything there that was not at least very good ~ Ron

 

[Miss Marty]

The Gingerbread House Bakery



Made from scratch pastries on Hatteras Island.
Located 5 minutes south of the Cape Hatteras
Light House in Frisco, North Carolina.

www. gbhbakery .com

 

[Miss Marty]

Hatteras Village Christmas Parade Photos 2015

Check out the gallery of photos from the Christmas parade.

http://www.midgettrealty.com/blog/2015/12/14/2015-hatteras-village-christmas-parade#.VnYSk7YrKXY