As the summer quickly approaches, the Outer Banks is proud
to showcase several exciting activities and locations to add to your bucket
list for your vacation arrival!
Headlining the list of new openings on the beach is the
advent of Target, ultimately replacing the historic Kmart at 1901 N. Croatan
Highway in Kill Devil Hills. From the store’s opening in early April, visitors
and residents alike have flocked with a palpable buzz to the first Target in
northeast North Carolina to satisfy their shopping needs. Accompanying the
arrival, the store also features a Starbucks and CVS pharmacy for shoppers.
Sticking with the theme of shopping, Southern Shores is
excited to welcome Marshalls to the list of new openings in 2023! Located in
The Marketplace at Southern Shores, just over the Wright Memorial Bridge, Marshalls
offers a wide selection of quality merchandise for shoppers. From grabbing a
swimsuit for a day at the beach, or fancy clothes for a night out on the Outer
Banks, Marshalls has you covered!
OBX visitors from the North will be greeted with a sense of
familiarity traveling to the Outer Banks this year as the Mid-Atlantic staple
Royal Farms gas station opened its first location along U.S. 158 in Grandy this
spring. Whether dropping in for their world-famous chicken or filling up the
tank as you approach the beach, Royal Farms’ new, convenient location provides
travelers with everything they need for the brief, final leg of the trip!
Royal Farms isn’t the only gas station expanding to the Outer
Banks that beach visitors from the North will recognize! Wawa, the
Pennsylvania-based gas station, broke ground this spring on the store’s first
North Carolina location across from the new Target. No timetable has been set
for its completion yet, but excitement is building at the beach to get a taste
of their famed built-to-order food.
With food on our minds, we can’t forget to mention the
opening of Blue Moon Beach Grill’s new, 100-seat restaurant. Stop by their new
location at 102 E. Dove Street in Nags Head for their Southern comfort food,
which they boast comes with a creative twist and flair!
If you just couldn’t get enough of the beach in the past,
you’re in luck! With Dare County’s Beach Nourishment project wrapping up completion
this spring, you might notice that the Outer Banks beaches are even wider, as
sand was pumped from the ocean floor to strengthen eroded areas and preserve
the picturesque shorelines.
Whether it’s stopping at your favorite traditional spot, or
visiting what’s new on the beach, the Outer Banks offers an extensive list of
exciting visits and activities sure to enhance this year’s summer vacation!
