The Outer Banks in North Carolina are a chain of Barrier Islands where the Wright Brothers first flew at Kitty Hawk and Blackbeard roamed the inlets. Wild horses on Corolla, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and uncrowded beaches make it one of the East Coast's most beloved coastal escapes.
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Known for their expansive sandy beaches, these barrier islands are a well-known vacation spot.
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