The Outer Banks continues to receive accolades as a top road trip destination. Route 12, better known as the beach road, was noticed by National Geographic as one of the “Drives of a lifetime” and Coastal Living as one of the “The Ten Best Road Trips” last year. Coastal Living chose the Outer Banks as the second best road trip in America!
Rt.12 stretches from the northernmost beach to the Ocracoke ferry, and it offers an amazing ride through pristine nature. The journey brings travelers through the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, including national parks and quaint seaside villages full of majestic vacation rental properties.
Lexus Magazine recently highlighted Rt. 12 in an article entitled Outer Banks Romance. In the article, Darrel and Lynn Hartmen, a couple from New York City, seek an escape from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. Darrel and Lynn hop in their Lexus and head down to the Outer Banks upon a friend’s suggestion. The article highlights all the fun and adventures they encountered along the way; from hang gliding on Jockey’s Ridge to visiting the beautiful OBX lighthouses. The story offers some great ideas for your next OBX trip and paints a great picture of a classic Outer Banks road trip.


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