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guagliardo Says: The tallest lighthouse in the nation and a famous symbol of North Carolina. You can - for a fee - walk to the top of the lighthouse. Within the park, just south of Avon, you may see tiny OBX deer. You can also stop and see the graves of two British soliders who died after...
guagliardo Says: We and our friends, who came down to visit from their vacation in D.C., had a wonderful time playing in the surf. The waves knocked everyone down!
Dirty Dick's Crab House: Dirty Dick's on the beach
tpangelinan Says: If you are a seafood lover then Dirty Dick's Crab House is your kinda place. They have several location in the Outer Banks NC, Virginia Beach VA, Panama City Fl, so you might say that Dirty Dick's crabs get around. It's a sit down all you can eat kinda fest! So grab a roll...
Pop's Raw Bar and Grille: Coldest Beer on the Island
upesnlwc Says: Looks like a total dive, but that's part of the charm. If you want to go where the locals go for a beer and a quick bite, then Pop's is where you need to go.Great local seafood dishes, Oysters, Clams, Shrimp, Crab Cakes, etc...etc...Beer is so cold that sometimes you'll find...
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Other than Putt Putt and an ice cream cone, there is not a whole lot to do in Avon.
Unlike Nags Head area, where there is a bar or restaurant every 100 feet, in Avon you will need to learn to entertain youself a bit more. Having said that, this is a perfect time to get to know your family more, find out what your kids' interests are, or just enjoy spending time together.
Written Jan 19, 2006
upesnlwc Says: Many, many drivers get stuck because they don't let air out of their tires before driving on the beaches. The National Park Service says its rangers generally drive with 20 pounds of pressure in their tires. This applies to vehicles of any size. Lowering the pressure also...
upesnlwc Says: You are prohibited from driving on, over, or in between the dunes for any reason at any time. The dunes and their fragile vegetation create our protective barrier and are extremely vital to the delicate ecology of animal and plant life. Please obey all the area designations...
upesnlwc Says: The maximum speed for beach driving is 25 mph, but even that can be too fast on a crowded day. The speed limit is strictly enforced by park rangers and local law officials. Where the sand is soft, you may have to drive slower than 25 mph. Beach drivers follow the same rules...
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You can find art shops, nic nak shops, touristy shops, or any other kind of shop you want on N.C. Highway 12. You can go down to the tip of Hatteras Island where there are plenty of shops including a bathingsuit store and a bakery, just to name a few, or just stay in Avon and stop at the Fisherman's Daughter, a store that has art, clothing, accessories, etc...
If you are into the handbag designer "Vera Bradley," my wife will tell you that the Fisherman's Daughter is the best shop on the East Coast.
Written Jan 19, 2006
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If you stay in the lower outer banks as we did there is only one major grocery store other wise they are small general stores that have limted stock ( prices good about same as you wold find in a larger store) For us the food loin was 1 block away from us but I have had friends use this servcie and love it. The prices include the delivery and not that much higher than if you drive to get them. If you stay below Avon you could have a Hour drive to get grocerices for your rental.
Want Groceries in your Cottage the day you arrive on Vacation
There is a reasonable way! Outer Banks Grocery Stockers will provide all your grocery needs while you are on vacation!!Outer Banks Grocery Stockers allows you to order on-line in advance of your arrival date ... they deliver to your cottage on the day of your arrival. Outer Banks Grocery Stockers serves Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Hatteras Island Call 1-252-441-3647 or shop on line at
http://outerbanks-obx.com/index.html
Written Oct 4, 2002
Naturally, if you are heading to the beach in the middle of Summer, you are going to be packing sunscreen. If for some reason you do get burned, here is a helpful tip that may save your vacation...
Vinegar...yes vinegar. It may sound strange, even disgusting, but this old trick really works.
I would recommend doing this outside, as vinegar does have a, well, strong smell!!!
If you are really are burnt, sometimes aloe has a tendancy of trapping heat. Instead, get yourself a large mixing bowl, fill it up with Apple Cider Vinegar, and soak a couple of your undershirts in it. Pull out your vinegar soaked clothes and put them on just like you were getting fressed for the day. The sensation will be uncomfortable for a few minutes, as the vinegar will feel very cold, but push through it. Soon you will feel the heat from your sunburn excaping from your burn. You need to leave these clothes on for about 30 minutes, so get yourself a book. Repeat the process if necessary.
I know it sounds crazy but it really works. Trust me!
Updated Mar 10, 2010
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Shorts and t-shirts. Bring a nice change of clothes or two for dinner out.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Cottages do not provide toiletries, so you will need to bring everything, including TP.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Suncreen and a cheap pair of flip flops are musts. An umbrella will help keep you cool and allow you to stay on the beach longer without getting burned.
Miscellaneous: Bring your favorite board game, or book. It is possible that you will have a day with bad weather, and a board game, dominons or just a deck of cards can help pass the time.
Note: Most cottages have some board games, a small library of novels.
Written Jan 19, 2006
upesnlwc Says: Take the ferry over to Ocracoke.Once on Ocracoke Island, there is really only one road. Once you park at the end of that road, leave your car for the day. There are shops, restaurants, a marina, etc...You will also want to stop into the Blackbeard Museum. The exhibit has a...
upesnlwc Says: Most stick exclusively to the Ocean side of the island.The sound side has a lot to offer, including watersports, no large waves, and the ability to wade out 100s of feet offshore without getting in water over your chest.Give it a try.Also, if you plan to go fishing, the...
If you have a 4-wheel drive...
upesnlwc Says: If you have a truck or SUV, there is no need to rent a boat, charter a trip, or even go on the prier.Pull onto one of the many ramps on Avon's, Buxton's, or Frisco's beaches. The tackle shops have small brochures with driving tips and a map of the ramps that will make it...
Frank and Fran's - The Fisherman's Friend
upesnlwc Says: Before you do any fishing in Avon, head directly to Frank and Fran's. This is not your everyday bait and tackle shop. These guys really love what they do and are very willing to give you a piece of their extensive local knowledge of what is biting, where it's biting, and...
upesnlwc Says: Oregon Inlet and surrounding waters abound with many species of fish, such as spot, croaker, flounder, grey and speckled trout, bluefish, puppydrum, mullet, cobia, sea bass and many others. Bring the entire family and enjoy a day of fishing on the Headboat "Miss Oregon...
upesnlwc Says: If you have a group of 6 people or so, you can Charter a deep sea fishing adventure. For about 1200, plus a 10-15% tip for the first mate, you can get on the boat with the professionals. You'll leave early in the morning, heading about 40 miles offshore to the gulfstream....
upesnlwc Says: Stretching about 600 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Avon Pier offers excellent fishing plus a pier house store selling fishing gear, bait and tackle, drinks, sandwiches, gifts and T-shirts. You can also rent fishing gear if you need it. All-day fishing passes or just...
Favorite thing: there are 2 places in avon one must eat at while there, for a bit of a fancier meal try the blue parrot cafe, now on the soundside in avon, fabulous meals ,,, and the owners are just plain wonderfull folk !
also another place not to miss is the dolphin den, nice family resturaunt and again wonderfull waitresses . both places are sure to have something for every palate
Fondest memory: its just a fine place, no loud crowds, very laid back people, and something you dont see in most vacation towns, its nice and quiet by 10 at night . the ocean and the sound are so close together here that any house in town is near if not on some type of water
Written Oct 5, 2002
This beautiful stretch of land, from Corolla through Nags Head to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, is one of the most popular vacation areas on the East Coast. Part of the Outer Banks' charm is the......
Welcome to Avon on the Outer Banks of NC
Welcome to Avon, a part of the Outer Banks of NC. Avon is located just above Buxton where the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has found it's new home. Avon is a nice quiet beach town with a few things to do...
If you are a frequent visitor to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you more than likely never make it as far south as Avon. Most visitors turn around when the Mile Marker hits 17. Do yourself a favor...
Arrived on a Saturday afternoon, the usual rental turn day around here. Picked up the keys from the rental office - pleasant staff, easy and efficient operation. Got to the house, took a short...
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