Outer Banks, North Carolina boasts a whole lot of charm and natural splendour
That evening, I discovered OBX has a quiet nightlife. Many places close after dinner, so my hunt for a late meal took me to a spot called Goombays. There I dug into a hearty bowl of Cajun crab soup and fish and chips — not the beer-battered slab of haddock or halibut you might be used to, these were small pieces of light, flaky fish, battered in a crispy coating.
A pair of freshwater turtles are seen in a pond near the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center in Outer Banks, North Carolina. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun At the southern end of Hatteras Island, I visited the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Also black and white, the stripes are swirled. The lighthouse is not presently open to climb, but there is a museum on the grounds.Article content
Beachside homes are seen on Hatteras Island in Outer Banks. Many homes in the area are large enough to accommodate groups and families. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto SunThat evening, I headed into the town of Manteo where I was swept back to 1587 in a theatrical rendition of local legend The Lost Colony. The play, which is performed outdoors, features an ensemble of college students decked out in Elizabethan finery.
An injured sea turtle is cared for in a tank at the STAR Centre at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto SunThat afternoon I visited the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The facility is home to the STAR Center, which rehabilitates and re-releases injured sea turtles. Only three turtles were in care when I arrived, but the facility and its many volunteers from Network for Endangered Sea Turtles have extra pools and containers at the ready for larger numbers.
Following the tour, I popped in at NouVines wine bar, which features an excellent wine list, live music, and a fascinating story behind its rustic wooden bar that was once on Al Capone’s boat. Article content
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