Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size available for American lighthouses), can be seen for 18 nautical miles as the light rotates in 20 second increments. ...read more

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront. ...read more

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in Manteo, NC

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the black and white horizontal striped structure, peaking out over a line of dense cedar trees on the soundside. ...read more

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20 miles into the ocean, the lighthouse is also the world's tallest brick lighthouse at a staggering 208' ft. tall. ...read more

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65' ft. tall, it is by far the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks, but it still towers over the 4 square miles of Ocracoke Village, and its beacon can be spotted up to 14 miles into the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. ...read more

Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe

Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe

Streetscape Dining at the Coolest Brew Pub on the OBX! Situated in the quaint, waterfront town of Manteo, this café offers gastro-pub dining with great OBX eats in a casual, street-scape setting. The menu is varied and eclectic with fresh Outer Banks seafood, Angus steaks, great burgers, Baked Brie, homemade Quiche, outstanding soups, flavor-packed sandwiches, Low country Shrimp and Grits, Fish and Chips (the best on the beach), many vegetarian selections and a kids menu. Join us for Trivia Night, every Monday at 6:30pm. Great Brew! Great Chew! 

Taiko Japanese Restaurant

Taiko Japanese Restaurant

Since 2000, Taiko, located on the north wing of Outer Banks Mall,  has served exceptional Japanese cuisine to sushi lovers and those who appreciate an interesting Asian twist to vegetarian, seafood, meat, noodles and rice dishes. Under new ownership in 2012, the restaurant ‘s goal is "to continue to provide the best sushi on the Outer Banks."  Table service at this small restaurant is  prompt and pleasant, and the décor is uncluttered and tasteful.   In addition to full sushi, rolls and sashimi menus, Taiko offers favorites like miso soup, avocado salad, edamame, spring rolls, fried tofu and baby octopus. Main dishes include various stir fried noodles or rice; and chicken; pork; shrimp, eel and other seafood, or tofu combinations, teriyaki or hibachi style. A children’s menu, and beer, wine and dessert are also available. Please note:  The restaurant is closed for two hours from 3:00pm-5:00pm between lunch and dinner. Open daily, year-round.