Outer Banks

The lush gardens, 3 miles north of downtown Manteo, are a 10-acre re-creation of 16th-century English gardens, established as an elaborate memorial to the first English colonists. — Fodor's

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.  — Atlas Obscura

A nationally recognized collection of Native American artifacts fills the museum. — Fodor's

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Walk along the 360-foot boardwalk from the visitor center to the edge of the dune...it's a popular spot for hang gliding, kite flying, and sand boarding. You can also explore an estuary, a museum — Fodor's