Credit: Getty ImagesThe Outer Banks are a string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina that run 120 miles from the Virginia border to Ocracoke Island. A popular vacation destination, Southerners can’t get enough of this area’s natural beauty, laidback attitude, and rich history. For that reason and many more, we named the Outer Banks our 2025 Vacation of the Year. While there are gorgeous waterfront views and small-town charm all al…
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