Vacationing to the Outer Banks during the winter months can have its benefit as you'll see a much lower crowd level. Staying in one of our OBX winter vacation rentals will allow you and your family to enjoy the cooler temps, all while exploring a few items on that bucket list. Visitor interest has increased compared to previous seasons to complete items off their vacation bucket lists and the Winter season gives everyone a chance to explore the Outer Banks at their own pace.
Drinks by the Sea
No need to pull out your passport & hop on a plane bound for the Caribbean to taste some delicious drinks this winter. Enjoy rum drinks, craft beer, & wine at The Wheel House Lounge within Outer Banks Distilling. Sample their Kill Devil Rum, and other celebrated small batch rums. Located in Manteo, this rum distiller has been in business for over 20 year. While they have paused their distillery tours at the moment you can still visit and do a little shopping for some of their locally made signature spirits. Take a bottle home to remind yourself of checking off visiting a rum distillery without leaving the country.
WinterLights at The Elizabethan Gardens
WinterLights is a seasonal holiday tradition that many OBX locals must visit each year, beginning in November and ending in December. This holiday celebration is located at The Elizabethan Gardens and has a wide arrangement of bright lights, seasonal displays, and holiday sounds. Visiting the Outer Banks during the holiday season can bring such delight to all those who enjoy the season's sights, sounds and smells. Make new memories as you shop, watch a movie under the stars and warm up by the fire this winter. Sharing this fun experience with family and friends makes checking that box off on your winter list this year even more special.
Visit the Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island is home to the historic site of Fort Raleigh, but it's also the home to one of the NC Aquariums. Eco-Tourism plays such a significant role on the Outer Banks, and so does conservation for our wildlife. At the aquarium, you and your family will experience the many different exhibits such as the Wild Wetlands with otters and Seven Rivers with reptiles. You'll also be able to learn more about sea turtle conservation along with the sea turtle rescue. The NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island offers indoor fun for when the weather isn't cooperating during the winter months such as behind-the-scene tours and even some arts and crafts.
Lifelong Learning
The Outer Banks is full of exciting facts, especially for those who love to continue learning. You can visit the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and visit the Frisco Native American Museum. Located just south of the Hatteras Lighthouse is where you will find this museum & walking trails. One of the benefits about visiting the museum during the winter months, is you don't have to worry about long lines or it being too crowded. North Carolina is rich in its history, which is no match to some of the artifacts on the OBX. If you are vacationing with the kids, bring them to the museum for a bit of history lesson or two and explore the trails. Just remember to check the weather before you do some exploring.
The Outer Banks is filled with so many different places to visit and activities to do year-round we are launching a new blog series to highlight the "do not miss" OBX Vacation Bucket list items to help you plan your next vacation. No matter what season you and your family plan to vacation with us, we promise that adding those check marks off on your list is immensely satisfying.
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