U.S. News Insider Tip: If your kids need ... The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina.

If you want to see what animals you're sharing the water with when you're splashing around on the Outer Banks beaches, head to Roanoke to the North Carolina ... If the kids are itching for a ...

Why residents would name their town after such unscrupulous activities ... explore the rest of the Outer Banks. There's Roanoke Island next door (home of the North Carolina Aquarium and the ...

With plenty of waterfront seafood restaurants, charming local shops, and a storied past (with ghost tours to boot), this North Carolina city is a must-visit.