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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...
upesnlwc Says: 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...
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...
upesnlwc Says: 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...
If you stay in the lower outer...
ladyfisher Says: 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...
upesnlwc Says: 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...
upesnlwc Says: Shorts and t-shirts. Bring a nice change of clothes or two for dinner out. Cottages do not provide toiletries, so you will need to bring everything, including TP. Suncreen and a cheap pair of flip flops are musts. An umbrella will help keep you cool and allow you to stay...
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....
there are 2 places in avon one...
rege Says: 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...
ladyfisher Says: Sunsets on beaches are always the best .This beach is no exception.
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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......
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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...
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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...
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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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