A working fishing village on the southern end of Roanoke Island that most tourists drive past without stopping. That's their loss — Wanchese has an authentic, unhurried character and some genuinely good seafood straight off the boats.
7 things to do in Wanchese
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round OBX residents and surprisingly easy to spot — surf line, sound side, from a pier, fro…
Fishing on the OBX is as varied as the waters surrounding it. Cast from the beach. Wade into the shallow, calm sounds. C…
The OBX is surrounded by water on every side — and kayaking gives you access to parts of it that most visitors never see…
The OBX has surprisingly low light pollution for the East Coast — even in the busier towns you'll see more stars than yo…
The OBX is a narrow barrier island with inland sounds to the west — which means sunsets here happen over open water too,…
The last privately owned charter fishing marina on the Outer Banks, anchored in Wanchese — the OBX's most authentic work…
A locals' favorite tiki bar right on the Wanchese docks serving cold draft beer and wine in one of the most authenticall…
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