Outer Banks of North Carolina prepares for an uncertain 2025 tourism season

Outer Banks of North Carolina prepares for an uncertain 2025 tourism season

It's hard to go anywhere in the Outer Banks of North Carolina without seeing a rental property sign. But this year, tourism could be down in the popular beach barrier islands, and the expectation is that lodging could be where that hits the hardest.People are concerned, they're worried. They're worried about money this year. I've seen it, I've heard it," said Linda Sabadic, general manager of the Outer Banks Motor Lodge.Sabadic has worked at the…

9 Fish Houses & Seafood Markets on the Outer Banks

At the southern end of Roanoke Island, a small but mighty fishing community quietly supplies the abundant seafood that stocks the coolers of seafood markets up and down the Outer Banks — and across North Carolina as a whole. The village of Wanchese feels a world away from the bustle of Nags Head and even its island neighbor, Manteo, but here, among the fish houses and boat builders… Source