But perils still awaited those who arrived. In the 1860s, African Americans escaped to one of the state’s Outer Banks barrier islands. Hotel De Afrique opened as a place for people to stay ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

On North Carolina's gorgeous and touristy Roanoke Island, there is a quaint coastal town where you can find a cozy place to ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina. These sands are known for their ...