Why we love the off-season on the Outer Banks

Off Season on the Outer Banks

Before I became a resident of the beautiful Outer Banks, I lived in a town outside of Richmond, VA. Every Summer I couldn't wait to get here. We have always stayed, and continue to stay in Duck. The only adjustment my family has made over the years is when we come. We switched from 4th of July week to early June when it's not as hot. Once we arrived, we were so over-the-moon with excitement we didn't know what to do first. By the time Thursday arrived during our Sunday-to-Sunday rental, reality started setting in. My vacation was soon coming to an end. Thankfully, my grandparents and I think alike. One week on the Outer Banks out of the entire year just isn't enough. They started coming 3 times a year; one week in February, one week in July, and one week in November. Before I transferred to my now alma mater University of Hawai'i, I attended Old Dominion University. This worked out perfect. I was close enough to the Outer Banks that I was able to visit them all 3 times they came. This was my first time visiting the Outer Banks in the "off-season". I then realized the year-round beauty this place offers. Before moving to Hawai'i, I knew the Outer Banks was where I would return someday. The off season is technically defined from Labor Day to Memorial Day. The Outer Banks doesn't have steady traffic year round. We are a vacation destination so it's either full swing all day every day or it's what we call our "off season". Outer Banks residents look forward to the off-season as much as we look forward to Summer time. We love the warm weather, business, and meeting people from all over the world during our busy Summer months. Here are some things to look forward to in the off-season: