Visiting the Outer Banks on a Budget
There is no denying that we are struggling through the grips of a tough recession, and tough budgetary decisions are required during difficult economic times. However, vacations are a necessity, right?
Perhaps not a necessity, but they do help to lower our stress levels and ultimately keep us healthy. We all need time to leave the everyday stresses behind and relax with friends and family, and fortunately, the Outer Banks is more affordable than you may think.
There are a wide variety of great deals for vacation rental homes on the Outer Banks, and some homes can be booked as low as $30 per night/per person. In addition, many homes are becoming more flexible; WiFi, dog friendly, shorter stays. Most people have the impression that Outer Banks rental homes are only available for weekly rentals with Saturday and Sunday turnover days. However, many home will allow partial rentals that give you the ability to stay a few nights or however long you may need. Also, many homes are starting to offer Friday turnover days.
With lodging covered, what about dining? Many restaurants on the Outer Banks offer amazing specials for fresh seafood dishes and other entrees. Not crazy about paying for seafood? The Fall is the best time of the year for fishing the waters of the Outer Banks. Your family will enjoy eating freshly caught fish that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Here’s a great story from a couple who had a wonderful experience visiting the Outer Banks on a budget.
Local Outer Banks Art Show
A joint art show opened on October 3 at Roanoke island’s Festival Park and will run through October 28. The show features Hatteras Island artist Daniel Pullen and Stephanie Kiker.
The exhibit will have an Outer Banks appeal that will attract folks that enjoy all aspects of our barrier islands; waves, wildlife, and the OBX vibe. Mediums vary from photography, to drawings, and paintings.
The show is open from 10/3 – 10/28, and the gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. It is free and open to the public.
For more information about this event call (252) 475-1506 or visit www.roanokeisland.com.
Pullen has lived on Hatteras Island for more than 30 years. He is a well-versed, and eclectic artist that is able to bring a very creative style to his photography and painting. His surf photography captures the essesence of the Outer Banks surf experience from the beach and the water, and he uses a variety of unique surfaces for his bold surf paintings.
Kiker graduated from the School of Design at North Carolina State University focusing on graphic and fine arts. She works in pastel to create realistic images of the flora and fauna on Hatteras Island where she has been living for more than two decades. Kiker has developed what she calls an aboriginal style using colored pencils to express stylized nature.
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