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07.24.08, 08:23 AM General Topics
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Taking two kids, 3 and 6yo, to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (Duck), next week. Any advice for a newbie about what to do there (other than the obvious beach stuff.) Thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.24.08, 08:23 AM Flag

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avoid the rednecks who will also be there [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:26 AM Flag

why? I made some great friends in college who were "rednecks." [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:29 AM Flag

That was college. You have children now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:26 PM Flag

The rednecks are fun! They make the Food Lion so much more entertaining. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:33 PM Flag

Are you in a house by the beach? Mostly we do beach things. You can drive to Kitty Hawk or Nag's Head for shopping and should definitely fly kites there. There may be a Wright Brothers Museum. We mostly just relax on the beach and cook for ourselves when we go, and perhaps see a movie or 2. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:29 AM Flag

I was thinking it might be nice to incorporate one or two "big" adventures into the week. Movie could be fun... (Yes, we are on the beach.) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:31 AM Flag

^^^Oh and thanks [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:32 AM Flag

Not much to do but beach, shop, kite flying, movies, mini-golf, bowling. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:34 AM Flag

We were further out in Corolla last year but I would say go see the wild horses. It was a highlight of our trip. Also, bring flashlights and go down to the beach at night to watch the crabs. It was a hoot for our 3yo! The sun is very strong down there. We typically hit the beach in the morning and then stayed by our pool in the afternoon. Just make sure you use lot's of sun protection. Also, there is a strong undertow so swim with caution. Have fun! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:34 AM Flag

OP: Hey Carolla poster- (no reply button) the beach is alive with crabs at night? At water's edge, I assume. Does tide matter? Sounds really cool. Thanks. Oh, are these like fiddler crabs or full on big old Chesapeake Bay Seasoning type crabs? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:50 AM Flag

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:01 PM Flag

There is an aquarium in Manteo. It's on the small side, so not a full day thing, but good for a few hours on a so-so day. There is a big sand dune at Jockey's Ridge that you can climb. Other than that we mostly just do beach, pool and shops. Duck and Corolla both have small playgrounds for DC near some of the shops. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:11 PM Flag

Go to the Duck Deli for the best BBQ! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:35 PM Flag

Now this is information I can really use! Thanks. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:45 PM Flag