This Week on the Outer Banks | January 15 - January 22

January 15th - January 22nd

The off-season is definitely a favorite for the locals, but can also be the perfect time for tourists to visit & get away! There's less crowds, less traffic, and the beauty of the Outer Banks remains all year. If you do visit, make sure to check if your favorite restaurants and attractions are open to visit. 

Read below for a few things to do this weekend!

Weather

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Events & Live Music

1/16 & 1/17

• Chowder & Chill(i)
  • Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg is hosting Chowder & Chill(i) along with Coinjock Marina on the 16th & 17th from 11:30am-4pm. Visit their event page for more info and to reserve your spot. 

1/18 & 1/19

• Dinner & Drink Series: The Great Gatsby
  • Red Sky Cafe will be hosting two consecutive nights of fanciful foods paired with spirits that will make prohibition a thing of the past. Dress up for the occasion to win a bottle of champagne for best costume! Call 252.619.2867 for Reservations. 

Beach Cams

• Kitty Hawk

• Downtown Manteo

• Kill Devil Hills

• Jennette's Pier

Open Status

The Wright Brothers National Memorial announced their free fee days for 2021:

• January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• April 17th - 1st day of National Park Week
• August 4th - Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary
• August 25th - Nation Park Service Birthday
• September 25th - National Public Lands Day
• November 11th - Veterans Day
• December 17th - 118th Anniversary of the First Flight

All Dare County Parks & Recreation facilities are closed and all scheduled activities are suspended indefinitely due to rising cases of COVID-19. 

Beach driving is back in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head until April 30th, 2021. Beach permits are available for purchase at Kill Devil Hills Town Hall by appointment only. Call (252)-449-5338 to arrange an appointment. Nags Head permits are available at Nags Head Town Hall or at all tackle shops in Nags Head. Permits issued in Nags Head are accepted on KDH beaches and vise versa. Seasonal permits are $25 and temporary permits are $10, which are accepted for 14 days. Drivers license, proof of insurance and registration are required to purchase.  

The Ocracoke Campground at Camp Hatteras National Seashore is to remain open year-round. All 136 campsites are open to use. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov

Cape Hatteras National Seashore beached will open to permitted off-road vehicles 24 hours a day if no sea turtle nests are nearby beginning on Tuesday, September 15th. Permit and Access information can be found at .

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