Islands.com recently named  the Outer Banks the best island close to home for history.  In addition to gorgeous beaches, great food, and an abundance of nature, the Outer Banks is extremely rich in history; brave settlers in the Lost Colony, the swashbuckling pirates that pillaged the Atlantic coast, or the Wright Brothers first flight, the OBX has a wealth of historical relevance.

One of the great aspects of the OBX is it’s accessibility.  The islands are remote enough to offer that “removed from civilization” feeling, but in reality, the Outer Banks is less than a half a days drive from most of the eastern seaboard.  

Even to this day, historical discoveries are being made on the Outer Banks.  Within the past few weeks, the oldest shipwreck along North Carolina was discovered on the northern beaches of the Outer Banks.  Below is the commentary from Islands.com: 

Best for History
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk at the north end of the Outer Banks is just 79 miles south of the airport in Norfolk, Virginia. Cape Hatteras to the south was declared the United States’ first national seashore in 1953, and the Outer Banks calls itself “America’s Beach.” www.outerbanks.org

Outer Banks - Best Island Close to Home