5 Days in the Outer Banks
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Through July and August, Sanderling Resort is offering guests a special offer - buy four nights and enjoy the fifth night complimentary. Duck, North Carolina presents a stunning backdrop to this Outer Banks resort that's also a member of our Southern Living Hotel Collection.
To help you plan your trip, Sanderling outlined a full five day itinerary here, but below are a few highlights:
Day 1
- Stop by Kitty Hawk Kites for a hang gliding or kite flying lesson on Jockey's Ridge
- Explore the Wright Brothers' Memorial and the Bodie Island Lighthouse
Day 2
- Stretch your legs at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Make a quick stop at "Rodanthe" – a home made famous by Nicholas Sparks' novel "Nights in Rodanthe"
- Enjoy the exquisite views from the top of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse
Day 3
- Spend the morning relaxing at the Spa at Sanderling or at the resort's pool
- Take a bike ride into the town of Duck and explore the waterfront shops
Day 4
- Check out Outer Banks Distilling, home to "Kill Devil Rum," for a tour and tasting
- Plan your evening around "The Lost Colony" – a must-see outdoor drama while on the Outer Banks
Day 5
- Drive 10 miles north to Corolla for an off-road tour of horses in their natural habitat
- Trek up 214 steps to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the sound and ocean
Photo: sanderling-resort.com
If this itinerary seems to strike your fancy, you'll want to go ahead and reserve your stay to receive the resort's summer special!