We had a fantastic Christmas here on the Outer Banks and with Christmas past, the next holiday to greet us is New Year's Eve.
It's kind of nice—the Outer Banks offers our visitors and residents a couple of different ways to celebrate the coming of New Year.
For families, check out what's happening in downtown Manteo.
Tod Clissold owner of Poor Richard's and Cory Hemilright, owner of Bluegrass Island, got together and with some help from the town and other organizations have put created an event with something for everyone.
Plenty of great live music, fireworks.weather permitting—last year it wasn't—and street vendors and games. One really nice fouth... Fireworks? Yes, in the past, although last year the wind was too strong.
Lot's of food from restaurants and local street vendors and what might be one of the nicest touches, an 8:30 p.m. ball drop so kids can get in the fun.
It can get a bit cold on the waterfront. OK, last it was painful cold, but the forecast right now doesn't seem quite that extreme.
There is, of course, lots of celebrations at local bars and restaurants. We did some looking around and here's a few of the New Year's Eve events we found.
Trio
Bypass, Kitty Hawk
The Conch Shells
252-715-1414
Locals Dee Thornley, Hugh Hammers and Rob Evans perform high energy favorites for your New Year's Eve celebration! Music Starts at 9:30 and goes right on through when we ring in the New Year!
Village Tavern
